Pest Advice Blog

Rodents are a year-round problem in Barrie. Still, in winter, mice and rats seek warmer shelters, meaning they push in on residential properties and neighbourhoods. If you have a mouse or rat problem, contact Truly Nolen Canada for rodent removal in …

Bed bugs may not be particularly dangerous to humans, but they are certainly a nuisance. The tiny insects reside on the fabric services in your home, often inside your bed and mattress. You may wake up each morning with itchy, red bites all over …

Commercial properties are more susceptible to pests than residential properties because of the building’s size and the high traffic level. Maintaining a good barrier between the inside and outside of a property is essential to protecting the …

If you watched Saturday morning cartoons when you were a kid, you likely saw a similar scene play out from week to week: a mouse tempted out of his dwelling with cheese. The visuals seem to play a role in people’s understanding of rodent behaviour, …

When you go into the bathroom or shower in the morning, chances are you do not want to encounter a spider interrupting your daily routine. Spiders tend to congregate in the bathroom for several reasons, but fortunately, there are some things that …

In many cases, the presence of droppings is an important sign that you have a pest infestation in your home. Does the same hold true for spiders? The presence of arachnid droppings could indicate that you have a problem that requires spider removal, …

Did you know there are nearly 1,400 species of spiders throughout Canada? These fascinating eight-legged creatures survive in nearly any environment, but they have also learned to live near or with humans for warmth, food sources and the moisture …

Throughout history, rats have been associated with disease, filth and even hate. Today, the mere thought of a rat infestation in your home or around your property can be terror-inducing. The disgust surrounding the rat has been a phenomenon for …

Carpenter ants are extremely valuable to Mother Nature, due to their ability to chew up old wood and fallen branches into sawdust that replenishes the ground. When they enter your home, however, they do the same thing, but can cause massive damage …

Dock spiders are one of the most common types of spiders found in and around homes in rural areas. Also called fishing spiders, they prefer to live in areas near water, such as docks and piers. While they are not particularly aggressive and …

The attic is the perfect gathering place for many common pests, such as insects, birds and rodents. This part of your home is one of the most popular places for an infestation. Spiders are especially drawn to a home’s attic. At Truly Nolen, we can …

If you have mice in your house, they may creep around the house looking for food while you are asleep at night. During the day, they retreat to their hiding places, which are usually behind the walls. You may hear them moving around back there, …