Pest Advice Blog

Winter Season

Do You See More Bed Bugs in Winter?

When winter finally settles in, we tend to notice a significant decrease in insect activity. Wasps, ants and other insects which wreaked havoc in the summer months will either die off or find a warm place to spend the winter indoors. Where you find …
Truly Nolen Remove Rodents from Your Chimney

Can Truly Nolen Remove Rodents from Your Chimney?

We’ll bet that you thought it was something that only happened in cartoons, right? A puff of black smoke escapes your fireplace and you hear all sorts of noises further up your chimney. If you’re lucky, that puff of smoke will be followed by the …
When Do Ants Breed

When Do Ants Breed?

We think we know a lot about ants, but these impressive pests still have interesting habits and behaviours that many of us don’t know enough about. The more you know about ants, the easier it will be for you to spot them inside your home, and …
Can Bed Bugs Talk to Each Other

Can Bed Bugs Talk to Each Other?

Bed bug numbers seem to increase incredibly quickly. They’re masters of deception, and it’s likely that you’ll see the marks on your skin long before you ever see the bugs themselves. They hide away during the day, safe in the knowledge that their …
Thermometer in Snow

How Cold Does It Need to Be to Kill Cockroaches?

We joke that they could survive nuclear disasters, but they certainly do have an uncanny ability to survive. Cockroaches can live off scraps of food or waste and will forage just about everywhere imaginable. They can be extremely resilient in the …
Can Termites Survive the Winter in Your Home

Can Termites Survive the Winter in Your Home?

Many of us will discover termites during the warm summer months. When you’re doing essential repairs on your home and enjoying some gardening, you’re more likely to come across tell-tale signs of a termite nest. Admittedly, that’s when our Truly …
Do All Species of Ants Cause Damage to Your Home

Do All Species of Ants Cause Damage to Your Home?

There are more than 14,000 different species of ant. That’s an awful lot, isn’t it? Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about all of them. While some species of ant can quite literally eat your home inside out, there are other species that you’ll …
Seeing Bugs After Pest Control Normal

Is Seeing Bugs After Pest Control Normal?

Regardless of which type of pest you find in your home, you’ve made the right call by getting the Niagara pest control experts involved. At Truly Nolen, we eliminate a wide range of pests and ensure that we provide a timely and efficient service. By …
Mosquito

What Happens to Mosquitoes in Fall?

As the warm summer heat disappears and the days become shorter, we begin to prepare for fall. Plenty of animals do too, and that includes mosquitoes. Just because there are less barbeques and drinks in the backyard, it doesn’t mean that mosquitoes …
Signs of Pest Damage Inside Your Home

What Are the Signs of Pest Damage Inside Your Home?

Pests come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. Depending on where your home is, you could be susceptible to a whole range of creatures looking to enter your home. Rodents, wasps, bed bugs, carpenter ants…the list seems almost endless. Nobody’s asking …

Are There More Cockroaches in the Fall?

  When fall arrives, our daily routine begins to change. We can’t help but spend less time outdoors as the hot summer air disappears. Instead of enjoying barbeques and gardening, we rake leaves and dig out our warm clothes. Many of us prepare for …
Pesticide for Bed Bugs

How Scientists Have Created a New Pesticide for Bed Bugs

Bed bug numbers are on rise all over the world. In fact, some people have even claimed that we’re nearing a bed bug ‘crisis’ as more and more of the pests appear in every corner of the map. They’re notoriously difficult insects to remove and are …