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10/22/2026

When I inspect a rodent problem in October, I don't just focus on where the homeowner found droppings or heard scratching.

I want to know how the mice got inside.

That means checking around the foundation, utility lines, vents, garage doors, pipes, and other small openings around the exterior of the home.

Inside, I also check storage areas and possible food sources to understand why the rodents are staying.

Dealing with the mice inside is only part of the job. If the entry point stays open, another mouse can use the same way in later.

With colder weather coming to the Greater Ottawa area, finding and correcting those access points becomes even more important.

You can learn more about our rodent control services here:
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– Wayne - Owner - Wayne’s Pest Extermination

10/15/2026

There are a few simple things I recommend homeowners check before the colder weather settles in.

Walk around the outside of your home and look for small openings around utility lines, pipes, vents, doors, and the foundation.

Check the garage door seal as well. If there's a visible gap underneath or around the sides, mice may be able to use it to get inside.

Inside, keep pet food, bird seed, and dry goods in sealed containers and avoid leaving cardboard boxes piled against basement or garage walls.

October is a good time to make these checks because mice are actively looking for warmer places to shelter.

I shared more tips from a recent Greater Ottawa area rodent job in this month's journal.

👉 [https://waynespestexterminationservices.com/why-rodents-start-moving-indoors-in-october-a-recent-job-and-some-homeowners-tips]

– Wayne - Owner - Wayne’s Pest Extermination

10/08/2026

October is when I start getting more calls about rodents moving indoors around the Greater Ottawa area.

As the nights get colder, mice start looking for warmer and more protected places to stay. Basements, garages, attics, and wall spaces can give them exactly that.

Most homeowners notice something small at first. A few droppings near a basement wall, scratching sounds at night, or signs of activity around stored boxes.

Those early signs are worth paying attention to because once mice find a safe way inside, they have very little reason to leave as the weather gets colder.

I recently handled a rodent problem in a Greater Ottawa area home that started with a few signs just like these.

I shared what I found in this month's journal.
👉 [https://waynespestexterminationservices.com/why-rodents-start-moving-indoors-in-october-a-recent-job-and-some-homeowners-tips]

– Wayne - Owner - Wayne’s Pest Extermination

09/24/2026

I always appreciate when customers in the Greater Ottawa area take the time to share their experience after we’ve helped with a pest problem.

Here’s a recent 5-star review from C EJ:
“Amazing customer service, kept fully informed, as minimal invasive as possible. Knowledge and upfront, transparent with all their work and expertise. Highly recommend.”

Keeping homeowners informed about what we find and what we’re doing is important, especially with pests like roaches that can stay hidden in places people don’t normally see.

If you’re noticing roaches around the kitchen, bathroom, basement, or other areas of your home, it’s worth dealing with the activity before it has a chance to spread.\

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– Wayne

09/17/2026

When I inspect a roach problem, I don't just focus on the insects someone has seen.

I check behind appliances, underneath sinks, inside lower cabinets, around plumbing, and along baseboards to figure out where the activity is concentrated.

I also look for moisture, food buildup, cracks, and other conditions that are helping them stay there.

Once I know where they're hiding and moving, treatment can be focused on the areas that actually need it.

With roaches, dealing with the source early is much easier than waiting for the activity to spread into other parts of the home.

You can learn more about our roach control services in the Greater Ottawa area here:
👉 [https://waynespestexterminationservices.com/]

– Wayne

09/10/2026

There are a few simple things I recommend homeowners do to help prevent roaches.

Keep kitchen counters and sinks clean and dry overnight, and don't leave dirty dishes sitting out.

Check underneath sinks for small leaks, and clean behind the stove and refrigerator occasionally. Food and grease can collect there without being noticed.

I also recommend keeping dry food and pet food sealed and taking the garbage out regularly.

Roaches are looking for food, moisture, and somewhere quiet to hide. Reducing those things can make a big difference.

I shared more tips from a recent Greater Ottawa area roach job in this month's journal.

👉 [https://waynespestexterminationservices.com/roach-prevention-a-recent-job-and-some-homeowners-tips]

– Wayne

09/03/2026

I always recommend paying closer attention to roach activity around homes in the Greater Ottawa area during September.

Most problems start with something small. You might see one near the kitchen sink at night, another behind an appliance a few days later, or notice small droppings inside a lower cabinet.

Roaches are good at staying hidden, so what you see isn't always the full problem.

I always recommend paying attention to repeated sightings instead of assuming it's just one insect that wandered inside.

I recently handled a roach problem in a Greater Ottawa area home that started with a couple of nighttime sightings.

I shared what I found in this month's journal.
👉 [https://waynespestexterminationservices.com/roach-prevention-a-recent-job-and-some-homeowners-tips]

– Wayne

08/27/2026

I always appreciate when homeowners in The Greater Ottawa area take the time to leave a review after we've helped with a pest issue.

Here's a recent 5-star review from Andrew Hemlin, a customer in The Greater Ottawa area:

"Can't say enough positive things about Wayne and how responsive he is to my pest needs. A+ and 5 Stars."

One thing I hear quite often is that homeowners want someone who responds quickly when a pest problem comes up. Whether it's spiders, rodents, or another pest, dealing with it sooner usually makes the situation much easier to manage.

If you're seeing more spiders around your home this August, it's worth taking a closer look before the activity builds up.

Visit our website: 👉 [https://waynespestexterminationottawa.com/]

– Wayne

08/20/2026

When I'm dealing with spider activity, I'm not just looking at the webs people can see.
I want to know why the spiders are choosing that property.

Around the Greater Ottawa area, that usually means checking where insects are gathering, looking for entry points around windows and doors, and inspecting quiet areas where spiders like to settle.

Treating the visible spiders is only part of the job.

The bigger goal is reducing the conditions that keep bringing them back.

If you'd like to learn more about our spider prevention services, you can find them here: 👉 [https://waynespestexterminationottawa.com/spiders]

– Wayne

08/13/2026

Before calling anyone about spiders, there are a few things I always recommend checking first.

Take a look around windows, ceilings, and basement corners for fresh webs. If you're removing the same webs every few days, that's usually a sign there's ongoing activity.

Next, check around the outside of your home. Shrubs growing against the siding, damaged window screens, and outdoor lights that attract insects can all make the property more inviting for spiders.

It's also worth keeping storage areas clean and organized since quiet spaces give spiders plenty of places to settle.

I talked about these things in more detail after a recent spider prevention job in this month's journal.

👉 [https://waynespestexterminationottawa.com/pestjournalottawa/b/spider-prevention-a-recent-job-some-homeowner-tips]

– Wayne

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