Sentry Pest Control

06/18/2026

Summer pests about to get in the way of your summer fun? Prevent them before they start! Our latest guide covers ant-proofing kitchens, keeping wasps away from patios, rodent-proofing your home, and tips to avoid bed bug surprises after travel. Read on for easy, practical steps from Sentry Pest Control: https://wix.to/UlLG0yu

As temperatures rise across Vancouver Island, so does pest activity. Summer is the season when ants march into kitchens, wasps establish colonies, rodents search for food and shelter, and bed bugs become more common as travel increases. The good news? A little prevention can go a long way toward kee...

06/16/2026

Guess the Pest Clues 🕵️‍♂️🐝

Can you guess this pest?

🔹 It builds large gray, football-shaped paper nests that can be found in trees, shrubs, sheds, and under eaves.

🔹 Workers can grow up to 20 mm long, making them one of the largest stinging wasps commonly seen on Vancouver Island.

🔹 They’re easily recognized by their black bodies and distinctive white markings on their face and abdomen.

🔹 They help control other insects by hunting flies, caterpillars, and other pests.

🔹 Colonies can contain hundreds of workers by late summer, when they become most defensive around their nests.

Think you know the answer? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

06/11/2026

Feeling Antsy? 🐜 Learn to spot the ants on Vancouver Island - sugar ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, and carpenter ants - plus prevention tips and when to call the pros (like us!)... Read the full guide: https://wix.to/jZ33DwE

Got ant questions? Drop them below!

Learn how to identify sugar ants, pavement ants, pharaoh ants, and carpenter ants on Vancouver Island. Discover prevention tips and professional ant control solutions.

06/09/2026

🐜 It’s Tech Tip Tuesday!

Our Pest Techs are out in the field every day dealing with carpenter ant activity, and one of the biggest attractants they see is moisture-damaged wood.

Here are a few simple prevention tips from our trusted Pest Techs:
✔️ Fix leaking faucets, gutters, and roof leaks
✔️ Keep firewood, lumber, and mulch away from your foundation
✔️ Ensure water drains away from your home’s foundation and doesn’t pool near the structure

Taking these steps can help make your property less inviting to carpenter ants and other pests.

Protecting your property with local, trusted expertise.

06/04/2026

Fire ants on Vancouver Island? Yes — they're the European fire ant. These tiny invaders sting, damage lawns and gardens, and can be tough to remove once established. Learn how to spot them, the risks they pose, and practical steps to protect your property. Read the full post: https://wix.to/Mn7L8jO

When most people hear the term “fire ant,” they imagine aggressive tropical ants found in the southern United States. But here on Vancouver Island, a different invasive species has been quietly spreading: the European fire ant. These ants may be small, but they can create surprisingly big proble...

06/02/2026

👂 Listen closely...

Here's this week's Fun Fact! Large carpenter ant colonies can make faint rustling or crackling sounds inside walls as thousands of workers move through their galleries. If you're hearing unexplained noises, chances are you're not hearing ghosts! They could be a sign of an active carpenter ant infestation. 🐜🏠

05/29/2026

Found a wasp nest on your property? Don't worry about them settling in — learn how professionals handle wasps safely and protect your home. Read our guide for signs, species, nesting spots, and what to do next: https://wix.to/evIXGqt

Few pest problems make homeowners more uneasy than discovering an active wasp nest on their property. Whether it’s hidden inside a wall, hanging from a roofline, or buried underground near a garden path, wasps can quickly become aggressive when they feel their colony is threatened. On Vancouver Is...

05/26/2026

Wasp Season is upon us! While you might often see them out and about, and maybe are even dealing with a nest or two, you might not know too much more about them! Our “Did You Know?” of the week gives a little more insight into how vital the queen is to the nest cycle and how important it is to take care of those nests early!

If you find a wasp nest be sure to give us a call! 📞 🐝

05/21/2026

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the smarter way to protect your home — proactive, long-term, and focused on preventing pests before they become a problem. Read our latest guide to learn what IPM includes, how it is family- and pet-friendly, and why it’s more effective than one-off sprays. 👉 https://wix.to/VUCca2p

Learn practical tips and when to call a pro.

When people think about pest control, they picture a tech showing up after there’s already a major problem — ants in the kitchen, rodents in the attic, wasps around the deck, or spiders taking over the garage. But modern pest management has evolved far beyond “spray and leave.” Today, the sm...

05/14/2026

Warmer weather is here — and so are the rodents! As you finish out your spring cleaning, don't forget to ready your yard and home with practical prevention tips from Sentry Pest Control. Read this full guide for easy steps to protect your property. https://wix.to/7sOCMOP

Temperatures are beginning to rise across Vancouver Island, and as a homeowner you are probably ready to shift your focus to yard clean-up, gardening, and outdoor living. But spring also marks the start of increased rodent activity. Understanding how these rodents behave is the first step to keeping...