Pest Advice Blog

Bed bugs are a nightmare pest and a very difficult one to remove completely. There’s a lot of misinformation regarding bed bugs and like other pests, plenty of the information you know could be myth. Typically, insect fall into two categories. There …

There isn’t much to like about rats, is there? They carry parasites and all sorts of sewage on their dirty, matted fur. They spend their time in dark, moist places and are generally referred to with disgust. Of all the pests you can find inside your …

No, you’re not just seeing things. There’s a good chance that the flash of fur that just ran across your floor was a mouse. Chances are you’ve been more focused on carving pumpkins, cozy sweaters and raking the leaves. But if you’re not careful, …

Everybody has a unique skill set. It’s no different for animals and insects. Years of survival instinct have been developed into essential life skills for all creatures. The same also applies to ants. Their powers are amplified by their ability to …

Of all the pests you hear horror stories about, houseflies rarely seem to get a mention. Cockroaches, rodents and bed bugs seem to be the celebrities of the pest control world. Is it because houseflies pose little threat? Are they an insect we have …

Sometimes it can actually be like cartoons. You’ll be minding your own business, occupied with your busy day. Suddenly, out of nowhere, you’ll see a furry grey ball dash across the floor, desperately trying not to get caught. The sound of small feet …

Bed bug or flea? Termite or carpenter ant? Rat or mouse? The fight against pests can seem like an endless battle, and here at Truly Nolen pest control, we know all about that. But do you know exactly which pest just scuttled across your kitchen …

Unlike rodents, they don’t carry diseases. Their bites aren’t painful and there’s little evidence to suggest they have much effect on us at all. Nonetheless, bed bugs and bed bug bites are a complete nuisance. And one which is incredibly difficult …

At times, wasps can seem particularly vindictive. Everybody knows that when wasps sting, they can do so repeatedly. Many people have an extreme fear of the insects and there’s even a name for that fear (Spheksophobia). Contrary to popular belief, …

Even for those of us that don’t enjoy fall or winter, the colder temperatures bring one piece of good news for all: wasps slowly begin to disappear. Wasps have a complicated life cycle and their behavior changes in every season. They’re full of …

They’re a nightmare even at the best of times. Wasps ruin picnics, terrorize garden parties and cause problems all summer long. But have you ever noticed them getting worse in fall? You might think that with less food in the garden and less sugary …

When you think of fall, you’re probably thinking about the changing colour of the leaves and cozy sweaters. The temperatures quickly drop and we spend far more time indoors. So much so, in fact, that we feel like we see spiders more and more. Are we …