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 can they sting you at night? They typically do not strike at night, and … Continue reading Will A Wasp Sting You At Night? →
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, this means they may have unwanted guests this fall. Our Truly Nolen … Continue reading Halifax Pest Control: What are Mice up to In the Fall? →
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 your walls, you generally won’t see them unless they are … Continue reading How Long Can Mice Live Without Water? →
Even from a distance, most people can tell a bull from a cow and a turkey from a hen. Boys and girls of some animals, such as kittens and puppies, require a closer look to tell apart. Still, other species keep their genders a secret, no matter how thoroughly you investigate. One common Ontario pest … Continue reading What Roles Do Female and Male Ants Provide To Their Colony? →
Whether you are a hotel owner or an occasional vacationer, you may be curious as to how bed bugs impact the hospitality industry. Do hotel rooms ever become home to these insects? Are hotels liable for any negative outcomes customers experience as a result of an infestation? Consider a few key pieces of information that … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: How Do Hotels Handle Bed Bugs? →
Unless you own a pet shop, you most likely don’t want to see a mouse or rat scurrying about your place of business. Entrepreneurs should note, however, that rodents are more than nuisances. They can lead to significant financial and legal consequences for your company. Consider several ways a rodent infestation could negatively impact your … Continue reading Vaughan Pest Control: Dangers of Rodents in Your Place of Business →
Rodents are voracious pests that destroy your property, raid your food, leave unwelcome gifts and spread disease. They can live in practically any climate with shelter, and they reproduce rapidly. When you have a rodent problem, how do you tell the difference between a rat and a mouse? Although they share similar characteristics, rats and … Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Mice and Rats? →
Before you become aggressive towards a wasp, you better think twice. That wasp may be able to recognize your face and come after you if it sees you again! While it may sound like something out of an old sci-fi movie, a new study suggests that the brains of wasps can process faces all at … Continue reading Can Wasps Recognize Human Faces? →
People tend to take very strong stances on spiders. Some people, for instance, keep spiders as pets in at-home terrariums; others avoid spiders at all costs. Though there are many reasons spiders evoke such distinct reactions, the hairiness of these eight-legged creatures is especially notable. What is the purpose of this hair? Is it really … Continue reading Burlington Pest Control: Do Spiders Have Hair? →
While you may have heard of the queen and worker bees, do you know what the function of the drone bee is? Drones play an important role in the colony and help to perpetuate the species. Here’s everything you need to know about drone bees and how pest control in Brampton can help you eliminate … Continue reading Brampton Pest Control: What Is A Drone Bee? →