Pests

Of the 26 native species of snakes in the country, only four are venomous.

The average lifespan of a raccoon in the wild is about five years, but with abundant food and shelter they’re able to survive well past a decade.

Despite adult bed bugs’ small size, at a length of 4 to 7 mm long, you can see bed bugs with the naked eye.

While bats in warmer climates may never hibernate, most local species wait out Canadian winters by either heading south or going dormant.

Contrary to what some may believe, cockroach egg cases can be seen with the naked eye.

Despite its curious nature, the striped skunk isn’t very good at climbing.

Bed bugs lay their sticky eggs on the secluded parts of objects like mattresses, behind headboards, couches and other objects close to sleeping quarters. The eggs hatch into tiny sesame sized whitish baby bed bugs in about six to ten days.

The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

Both gophers and groundhogs can be found throughout Canada. Pocket gophers grow to about 15cm in length and are typically smaller than groundhogs, which can be as long as 63cm.

Without a clear view of their tails, it can be difficult to distinguish whether a pest is a groundhog or a beaver.