Pest Advice Blog

How to Get Rid of Wolf Spiders this Summer

The brownish-coloured Wolf spiders may not be venomous but their bite can still be painful. While most people aren’t bothered by the sight of a spider in the home, seeing one is sure to give some an unsettling feeling. A spider or two roaming around …

Learn More About Ontario’s Interesting Spiders

With thousands of spider species inhabiting Canada, it may be surprising to learn that only two species are considered dangerous, the Brown recluse and Black Widow spiders. Each of these spiders possess venomous bites that can cause severe …

Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks

In efforts to make their cars more eco-friendly, manufacturers such as Subaru, Honda, and Toyota have been using an insulation coating made from soy-based materials for their vehicles. Though safe for the environment, this innovative insulation is …

Stink Bugs 101

Stink bugs come from the true bug family Pentatomidae, and belonging to the order Hemiptera. Their name derives from the unpleasant odour they produce once disturbed or crushed. In Canada, the most frequent stink bug is the brown marmorated stink …

Top Commercial Pests - Part 1

Commercial buildings are often a target of pests as they experience large amounts of people using them on a daily basis. Depending on the industry, commercial spaces can store large amounts of foods, which are attracting to a wide variety of pests. …

Truly Nolen: Effective Solution for Bees and Wasps

Bees and wasps hold a great importance to the ecosystem but can turn into a pest if they inhabit the wrong places. What should you do if you suspect an infestation on your property? Truly Nolen Canada helps you assess if the situation is severe …

Effective Commercial Pest Control for Niagara Hotels

Commercial spaces require a well-planned pest control program. For both permitting and liability purposes, hotel accommodation and commercial areas must be sanitary and free of any pests. As a Niagara hotel owner, you want your guests to feel …

What Just Stung Me? Identifying a Potential Pest Problem

Insects that sting include various types of bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps, all of which are a common sight in Ontario during the summer. Though stings aren’t dangerous to most people, they can become life-threatening to those who are …

How To Avoid Bed Bugs At Summer Camp

When it comes to making cherished memories for countless children every summer, overnight summer camps and campgrounds provide the ideal conditions. Sometimes those cherished memories can easily turn into painful, itchy nightmares instead, …

How Dirty Laundry Plays a Part in Bed Bug Infestations

Bed Bugs are a highly adaptable species that can be found all over the world. Even luxury hotels in Paris, New York and Toronto are susceptible to these unsettling insects. With more people going on vacations, bed bugs are spreading through Ontario …

What to Look for Before Hiring a Pest Control Team this Summer

When choosing a pest control company, you need to make sure they have your best interest in mind. Sadly, many unethical companies will overcharge you with unnecessary installations, repairs, and over-use of insecticides. The worst kind will even …

Wasps in Summer: Avoid Stings with Nest Control

Though wasps feed on other insects and nectar, and don’t purposefully attack people, they’re still unsafe to have around. If you’re allergic to a wasps sting, having a nest on your property can be particularly dangerous. Wasps sting when feeling …