Pest Advice Blog

Cleaning your gutters is a necessary maintenance task to perform in the fall and winter.  When the leaves start falling in your yard as summer melts into fall, it is time to start watching your gutters so that you know when it is time to clean them. …

The more you know about the behaviour of bed bugs, the more it sounds like the plot of a horror movie: bed bugs lurk in the dark, waiting for you to fall asleep so that they can feast on your blood. That explanation may be an oversimplification, but …

Mice and rat populations have exploded this past year, which can mean trouble for home and business owners. With the upcoming autumn season, rodent activity naturally increases. But this year it is expected to be one of the worst years on record. In …

Rats have been depicted as evil, villainous, venomous, dangerous, and dirty for as long as literature and cinema have been around. In language, rats have been the bad guy for longer than that. But how did rats become the worst little four-legged …

Buying a new home is exciting, especially if it is your first. However, because it is such a huge investment, doing your due diligence to make sure there are no major problems before committing is critical. Bed bugs are very small insects that can …

It’s that time again. Bees are making themselves known through their friendly buzzing in flower beds and beehives all around. Bees do an essential job of pollinating flowers and keeping things growing. But what if you have a few too many friendly …

As a business owner, you’re responsible for your employees, clients and the condition of your building. Maintaining your property is not too challenging until you have to handle a pest infestation. Any business that has a water supply and source of …

Every homeowner experiences water damage now and then. The wooden planks of your deck or the frames around your windows, for instance, may become water-laden and soft over time. At first, these issues may seem non-emergent, but they can lead to an …

Carpenter ants are industrious insects that burrow inside homes and do serious damage as a result. When you see these creatures around your residence, it’s time to call Truly Nolen for carpenter ant removal. Carpenter ant colonies grow large and the …

As soon as spring appears, wasps can be seen feeding on and pollinating the early blooms. Although they’re not as aggressive as yellowjackets or hornets, they can attack you repeatedly and deliver painful stings. Wasps are active in the daytime, but …

  If you live in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia, you know there are many mice and rats living in our neighbourhoods. As the Summer season ends and Fall begins, mice, rats and other rodents are seeking warm shelter. Unfortunately for homeowners, …

Mice are pesky creatures that can hide deep inside the recesses of your home. You may not even know you are sharing your home with unwanted guests for several weeks if they stay hidden. While you may hear mice scurrying across your attic or inside …