The Bugs Are Back - How to Deal with Pests This Spring Season

Spring has arrived—and so have the pests. From bedbugs and carpenter ants to fat spiders and cluster flies, pest season is officially here.Geoff Richardson from Good Riddance Pest Control joins us for a practical, sometimes squirmy, conversation about what to expect this season, how to protect your home, and why some pest problems are more emotional than physical.Chris and Dave also discuss some of the post election updates including Poilievre's attempt to run in Alberta.00:00 – Intro & a different kind of pest02:00 – Creepy crawlies and personal pest trauma04:00 – Travel tips: avoiding bedbugs after vacation06:00 – Post-election update: Poilievre & Carney14:20 – Meet Jeff Richardson from Good Riddance15:30 – Spring pest season: What’s showing up now17:30 – Raid vs. professional pest control20:00 – Spider season & safe treatment practices23:00 – Bedbug breakdown: signs, smells, and behavior27:00 – Heat vs. chemicals: how pros handle infestations34:00 – Bedbugs in apartment buildings: what landlords miss39:00 – Environmental rules & chemical safety42:00 – Carpenter ants: chewing walls & how to stop them48:00 – Rodents, bats & what’s actually considered a pest54:00 – Outro