When bed bugs enter your home, removing them can be a nightmare. The process is time-consuming and often difficult to manage on your own. That’s why Truly Nolen is right there with you every step of the way. Bed bug control in Niagara is made easier by our trained technicians; however, to ensure the long-term … Continue reading What Can You Do After Bed Bug Removal? →
Bed bugs aren’t a unique problem. These tiny insects are found everywhere, but Hamilton is in a bit of a pickle. Results from a 2018 study puts the city at No. 7 on their list of top bed bug infested cities. It’s an unsavory designation, no doubt; however, a rather important one to receive so … Continue reading Why Hamilton is No. 7 on Canada’s Top Bed Bug Infested Cities? →
If you’ve ever wondered how rats find themselves in odd places way up high, the answer is that rats are excellent climbers. They can climb any surface that has texture. They’re good at climbing brick, concrete, plastic, wood, stucco, sheet metal, dry walls, and even trees. Not only are they good climbers they excel at … Continue reading Are Rats Good Climbers? →
Despite the high level of structural damage carpenter ants can do to buildings, they are valuable insects. Out in nature, they chew wood creating tunnels to make their nests. This chewed up wood become fine sawdust, which eventually rots and provides compost for new plant growth. But when they are inside a home, they can … Continue reading Just How Destructive are Carpenter Ants? →
Waking up with an insect bite is unpleasant, but it may also be a sign for something a bit more troubling, namely: Bed bugs. Given the rise of reported bed bugs in Niagara, homeowners need to be more vigilant in their everyday lives. If you’re concerned about your home, here’s a checklist to get to … Continue reading Cleaning Checklist – Include Bed Bug Hotspots →
Rats in and around your property can be extremely frustrating to homeowners. It is early morning; you open your door and notice a dead rat on your lawn. You quickly dispose of it without giving it much thought. After time, however, this becomes like a recurring problem; you keep finding dead rats at different spots … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Yard →
To most people cockroaches are really disgusting but they are also transmitters of several diseases. It’s not unusual to see them in your bathroom and kitchen as there are plenty of good hiding spots. You can be assured that once you catch a glimpse of one in your home, there will be others close by. … Continue reading Hide and Seek: Knowing Common Cockroach Spots for Pest Control →
Do Wasps Bite or Sting? Wasps are very defensive and their sting can be deadly for some people. Most wasps are predators and feed on other insects. Wasps usually sting humans but will also bite people if they feel threatened. The aerial nesters and the yellow jacket will guard their territory by stinging and biting. … Continue reading Do Wasps Bite or Sting? →
When it comes to the damage that carpenter ants and termites cause to your home, it can be easy to get the two insects confused. And the similarities don’t stop there! Both of them look very similar and both will establish colonies inside your home. However, knowing the difference between the two is important because … Continue reading Pest Control: Difference between Carpenter Ants and Termites →
Many insects are very small to the human eye and can be easily mistaken for other pests if you don’t know what to look for. It is important to know what your dealing with if you have a pest problem so that the right pest control plan can be implemented. The most common type of … Continue reading What Does A Carpenter Ant Look like? →