Pest Advice Blog

Franchise Business Review, an independent national market research firm focused on franchisee satisfaction and performance recently announced their 10th annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises list. They surveyed 28,500 franchisees representing over …

Believing that pests are only an issue during warmer months can cause many homeowners to let their guard down when the weather begins to cool. As the seasons change, Canadians from coast to coast are preparing their homes for the colder months but …

German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches, and are found worldwide. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan coloration with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head, and growing to …

There are old wives tales surrounding so many topics in our lives including pest control and while some may be true (chicken soup can cure a cold), there are some that are just silly. Here are some common pest control myths  used to keep pests away …

The presence or sign of mice or rats in your home can be overwhelming. Knowing the signs of infestation and where these pests like to hide is a good start to uncovering a problem and working towards a solution for removal. Common signs of rodent …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …