Pest Advice Blog

Carpenter ants use their strong front jaws to chew tunnels through wood to make their nests. In the wild, this helps the decaying stumps of fallen trees to break down more quickly. Therefore, as long as carpenter ants stay outside where they belong, …

Ant bites are a matter of moderate concern if you have an infestation in your home. On the one hand, most ant species rarely bite, and there are other issues associated with an infestation that makes ant removal more urgent. However, if ants do …

Cleaning your gutters is a necessary maintenance task to perform in the fall and winter.  When the leaves start falling in your yard as summer melts into fall, it is time to start watching your gutters so that you know when it is time to clean them. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The queen ant is arguably the most important ant in the colony, as she’s responsible for perpetuating her species. Here’s what you need to know about queen ants and how ant removal services can help you safely and humanely remove them from your …

When you discover that ants are invading your Kitchener home, you may turn to the internet to look for solutions. However, those that recommend using boiling water or methods that drown ants usually fail because those offering the advice may not …

Ants are social creatures that live together in large groups called colonies. The ant hills that you see are only the entryways and do not indicate the size of the colony, which is hidden underground or inside a structure. A colony in your home can …

Summer is nearly here and that means that insect infestations are just around the corner. Niagara is notorious for several creepy crawlers, particularly ants. Making sure your home is protected during the warmer summer months is essential to keeping …

Homeowners who are used to fighting off lines of tiny black ants moving across their countertops may be shocked to see a new specimen invading their privacy: The carpenter ant. Though these big ants are common in North America, their presence inside …

While no insect is a welcome visitor in your home, pests that can compromise your building’s structural integrity are especially worrisome. Termites are perhaps the most notorious threats to wooden materials, but carpenter ants can be just as …