Garden City Pest Control

08/21/2026

Got wasps? We can find and get rid of them.

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08/17/2026

Ants might not work quite how we thought! A study casts doubt on the social behaviour of ants be caused solely by genetics.

If you have ants bothering you call Garden City Pest Control 250-479-8788

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ASU researchers found that genetics alone cannot explain the origins of eusociality.

08/17/2026

Nominations are open for Community Votes Victoria! You can nominate your favourite Pest Control company once each day and we both know who that is, right?

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07/25/2026

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07/18/2026

You probably won’t see spider fighting a wasp, but if you have wasps you need fighting off you can call us!

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A battle of the bugs was caught on video with a spider wasp duking it out with a wolf spider. Matt Polidoro and Ashley Lord recorded the struggle as it took place on the deck of their Prairie Valle

06/30/2026

Mason Bees are common here and are often confused with wasps! Mason bees are beneficial solitary bees that don't want to hurt you and we don't want to hurt them.

This article goes over some facts about Mason Bees, how they help us and how we can help them.

If you have pests that are bothering you call us and we can help identify the best path forward.

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Learn everything you need to know about Mason Bees, a native and solitary pollinator, and how you can create a habitat for them.

06/29/2026

It can be hard to keep wasps away, but if you need help getting rid of wasps you can call us!

Garden City Pest Control at (250) 479-8788

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06/24/2026

Potentially spreading invasive species is one reason to be very careful when transporting potted plants; a whole ant nest can fit in one.

If you have unwanted ants, give us a call!

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Invasive ants currently found only indoors in cooler regions such as Canada could soon begin to spread outdoors as global temperatures rise, according to a new study from the University of Toronto. These ants typically enter Canadian buildings after hitching rides in shipping crates, plant pots, soi...

06/22/2026

Are they bed bugs? Found something strange in or around your bed? This page has some information that will help you figure out if they are bed bugs.

If you have bed bugs or any other pest you need gone call us!

Garden City Pest Control 250-479-8788

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Government of Canada information on pests: what they are, what they can do, and pest control tips