In efforts to make their cars more eco-friendly, manufacturers such as Subaru, Honda, and Toyota have been using an insulation coating made from soy-based materials for their vehicles. Though safe for the environment, this innovative insulation is resulting in rats costing car owners hundreds of dollars in repairs. While this is certainly alarming, the problem … Continue reading Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks
Stink bugs come from the true bug family Pentatomidae, and belonging to the order Hemiptera. Their name derives from the unpleasant odour they produce once disturbed or crushed. In Canada, the most frequent stink bug is the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha Halys). It’s come to inhabit the areas of southern Ontario by accident, as … Continue reading Stink Bugs 101
Commercial buildings are often a target of pests as they experience large amounts of people using them on a daily basis. Depending on the industry, commercial spaces can store large amounts of foods, which are attracting to a wide variety of pests. Businesses like restaurants and hotels often demand a higher level of protection against … Continue reading Top Commercial Pests – Part 1
Bees and wasps hold a great importance to the ecosystem but can turn into a pest if they inhabit the wrong places. What should you do if you suspect an infestation on your property? Truly Nolen Canada helps you assess if the situation is severe enough to call it an infestation, or if perhaps it’s … Continue reading Truly Nolen: Effective Solution for Bees and Wasps
Commercial spaces require a well-planned pest control program. For both permitting and liability purposes, hotel accommodation and commercial areas must be sanitary and free of any pests. As a Niagara hotel owner, you want your guests to feel comfortable during their stay. You also want to avoid paying fines and being legally liable for the … Continue reading Effective Commercial Pest Control for Niagara Hotels
Insects that sting include various types of bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps, all of which are a common sight in Ontario during the summer. Though stings aren’t dangerous to most people, they can become life-threatening to those who are sensitive or allergic. In fact, more than half a million people end up in the … Continue reading What Just Stung Me? Identifying a Potential Pest Problem
When it comes to making cherished memories for countless children every summer, overnight summer camps and campgrounds provide the ideal conditions. Sometimes those cherished memories can easily turn into painful, itchy nightmares instead, especially if a camp’s recreational facilities, cabins or even old sports equipment are infested by bed bugs. Professional bed bug pest control … Continue reading How To Avoid Bed Bugs At Summer Camp
Bed Bugs are a highly adaptable species that can be found all over the world. Even luxury hotels in Paris, New York and Toronto are susceptible to these unsettling insects. With more people going on vacations, bed bugs are spreading through Ontario at an alarming rate. They’re becoming harder to exterminate not only because their … Continue reading How Dirty Laundry Plays a Part in Bed Bug Infestations
When choosing a pest control company, you need to make sure they have your best interest in mind. Sadly, many unethical companies will overcharge you with unnecessary installations, repairs, and over-use of insecticides. The worst kind will even ensure future visits by purposefully making sure that the pests return to your home. Depending on the … Continue reading What to Look for Before Hiring a Pest Control Team this Summer
Though wasps feed on other insects and nectar, and don’t purposefully attack people, they’re still unsafe to have around. If you’re allergic to a wasps sting, having a nest on your property can be particularly dangerous. Wasps sting when feeling defensive and attacked, if you squeeze one by accident, it will sting. This could ruin … Continue reading Wasps in Summer: Avoid Stings with Nest Control