Buying a new home is exciting, especially if it is your first. However, because it is such a huge investment, doing your due diligence to make sure there are no major problems before committing is critical. Bed bugs are very small insects that can make a huge nuisance of themselves with their painful bites. While … Continue reading Buying a New Home? Why Bed Bug Control Might Be Necessary →
It’s that time again. Bees are making themselves known through their friendly buzzing in flower beds and beehives all around. Bees do an essential job of pollinating flowers and keeping things growing. But what if you have a few too many friendly bees to handle? Learn more about bee removal resources and the benefits of … Continue reading Markham Pest Control: Does Bee Venom Provide Health Benefits? →
As a business owner, you’re responsible for your employees, clients and the condition of your building. Maintaining your property is not too challenging until you have to handle a pest infestation. Any business that has a water supply and source of food is vulnerable to insects and rodents. Although a single bug or mouse scurrying … Continue reading 4 Most Common Places of Business With Pest Problems →
Every homeowner experiences water damage now and then. The wooden planks of your deck or the frames around your windows, for instance, may become water-laden and soft over time. At first, these issues may seem non-emergent, but they can lead to an even more serious problem. Namely, moist wood attracts carpenter ants. Consider a few … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: Does Water Damage Attract Carpenter Ants? →
Carpenter ants are industrious insects that burrow inside homes and do serious damage as a result. When you see these creatures around your residence, it’s time to call Truly Nolen for carpenter ant removal. Carpenter ant colonies grow large and the more time they have to establish nests the greater the damage is to your … Continue reading Where Can You Find Carpenter Ant Nests? →
As soon as spring appears, wasps can be seen feeding on and pollinating the early blooms. Although they’re not as aggressive as yellowjackets or hornets, they can attack you repeatedly and deliver painful stings. Wasps are active in the daytime, but can they sting you at night? They typically do not strike at night, and … Continue reading Will A Wasp Sting You At Night? →
If you live in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia, you know there are many mice and rats living in our neighbourhoods. As the Summer season ends and Fall begins, mice, rats and other rodents are seeking warm shelter. Unfortunately for homeowners, this means they may have unwanted guests this fall. Our Truly Nolen … Continue reading Halifax Pest Control: What are Mice up to In the Fall? →
Mice are pesky creatures that can hide deep inside the recesses of your home. You may not even know you are sharing your home with unwanted guests for several weeks if they stay hidden. While you may hear mice scurrying across your attic or inside your walls, you generally won’t see them unless they are … Continue reading How Long Can Mice Live Without Water? →
Even from a distance, most people can tell a bull from a cow and a turkey from a hen. Boys and girls of some animals, such as kittens and puppies, require a closer look to tell apart. Still, other species keep their genders a secret, no matter how thoroughly you investigate. One common Ontario pest … Continue reading What Roles Do Female and Male Ants Provide To Their Colony? →
Whether you are a hotel owner or an occasional vacationer, you may be curious as to how bed bugs impact the hospitality industry. Do hotel rooms ever become home to these insects? Are hotels liable for any negative outcomes customers experience as a result of an infestation? Consider a few key pieces of information that … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: How Do Hotels Handle Bed Bugs? →