Pest Advice Blog

Snack Attack: Invasion of the Snacking Pests

You would certainly lose your appetite fast if you found bugs or worms in a package of food from your pantry. Crackers, cereal, and baked goods are common targets for pantry pests. Pantry pests can come from anywhere. In some cases they may fly into …

Bee vs. Wasp: Know the Difference Between Common Bees and Wasps in Canada

Wasps and bees come in many types and sizes. While these pests are often similar looking in size, they are quite different. Wasps and Honey bees are often seen as a benefit to the environment by providing a great source of organic pest control in …

Grass Carrying Wasp

A species of “grass carrying wasp”. They make cocoons out of dried grass and lay an egg in it. The cocoons are about an inch or so long and are often found in small groupings behind storm windows or doors. They will even build them inside abandoned …

Canada's Mosquito Season is Here

Mosquito season is officially in full swing and those pesky little bugs will stick around until roughly mid-September. Mosquitoes may be small insects but they bite and carry diseases. They are considered a nuisance to most people but can be …

Traveler Q&A: Keep your family safe from bed bugs while you travel

When booking hotels for your vacation, there are many factors a family should consider. Is the hotel in a safe area? Is it close to attractions we wish to visit? And of course, the cleanliness of the room itself. It might seem that booking hotels at …

Truly Nolen Niagara Featured on Niagara This Week

Truly Nolen of Niagara was featured in an article by Niagara this Week on April 23rd to highlight an experience the writer had with our franchise owners …

The Role of Pest Management in Commercial Establishments

For businesses to perform well in their industries, they have to abide by regulations while striving to please paying customers. Keeping the commercial establishment clean and free from harmful pests would help tremendously in improving the …

Restaurant Pest Control “Keeping your Restaurant Pest Free”

As Canada’s fourth largest private employer, the restaurant industry is booming and continues to grow every year. According to Restaurant Canada, average annual industry sales add up to around $68 billion dollars, which accounts for almost 4 % of …

Pests in Hamilton

Hamilton residents are confronted by a variety of pests. Rainy weather can bring millipedes, earwigs, and pillbugs indoors. Rodents such as mice are also moving indoors this season looking for a dry and safe place. Here are some common pests that …

Everything You Need To Know About The Cluster Fly

This is a cluster fly. One of the key identification features is the golden hairs on the thorax. Our technicians found it alive, at the front entrance to our training centre yesterday. Cluster flies can become a serious pest in some areas because …

Mike Petrie Joins Truly Nolen Pest Control!

He comes with a wealth of pest control knowledge Hamilton, ON — Truly Nolen Pest Control is proud to announce the addition of Mike Petrie to our team. He will be based out of Hamilton, ON and will be supporting the expansion of our commercial pest …

Carpenter Ants: “What to Do” from identification, treatment and remediation of damage

With thousands of different types of ants in the world, carpenter ants are among the largest of the group. As the name implies, carpenter ants are associated with their burrowing and excavating habits in and around all types of wooden structures …