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 are insects that rely on human beings as a host, and insects which … Continue reading Do Bed Bugs Only Feed on Blood?
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 home, rats are perhaps one of the most off-putting. … Continue reading Is a Rat’s Tail Essential for Their Survival?
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, you’ll be leaving your home accessible for pests. Fall is when … Continue reading Why Are Mice Invading Your Home This Fall?
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 build vast colonies with large populations. Ants are experts at locating food and transferring … Continue reading Pest Control Niagara: How Do Ants Find Food?
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 no reason to worry about? Quite the opposite. Houseflies, just like … Continue reading Can Houseflies be Harmful? Why You May Need Expert Pest Control
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 scuttling along the floor and the long pink tail are obvious signs … Continue reading Rodent Control: Mouse in the House
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 floor? Did you see the size, shape, and colour of … Continue reading Pest Control: Differences Between Cockroaches and Water Bugs
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 to get rid of. After a bed bug infestation, you’ll wake up with itchy, … Continue reading Protecting Your Home from Bed Bugs
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, wasps only tend to bother humans when they’ve been bothered themselves. Most of the time, … Continue reading Do Wasps Sting Us for No Reason?
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 energy in spring and desperate to establish a colony and a nest. … Continue reading How Does Cold Weather Affect Wasps?