Pest Advice Blog

Looking around your home, would you know a rat’s nest if you saw one? Most people wouldn’t, and that’s a problem. There are serious problems rats can cause for homeowners, so recognizing their nests is essential in getting rid of the infestation. …

  Some ants seem to have superpowers. Despite your best efforts to seal up your kitchen, remove food scraps and prevent insects from entering your home, ants find a way. Learn more about the remarkable features of these common pests. After taking a …

Spiders get a bad rap. They’re one of the most popular decorations for the spookiest holiday – Halloween, which makes many people scared of them. Technically speaking, spiders aren’t insects, but they often get lumped in with bugs that are pests. …

Seeing a mouse running across your bedroom floor is an unsettling sight for most homeowners. However, before you shrug the sighting off as a one-time event, consider the fact that most rodents reproduce very quickly. Once two mice set up a nest in …

Encountering bed bugs while traveling can be a truly unpleasant experience. Facing a bed bug infestation is on par with being robbed or coming down with a tropical illness as one of the things we never want to have happen to us while on the road. …

Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year. Don’t let the threat of nuisance pests sour your holiday season. Pest control problems can happen during any period, even in the chilly fall and winter days leading up to Christmas. At Truly …

Spiders seem to have webs everywhere during the summer months, taking over the patio and gardens. Walking face-first into a spider web probably ranks low on your list of memorable summer activities. However, once the lower temperatures begin, will …

You don’t need to have bats in your attic to know that rats aren’t good for your restaurant. As germ carriers and constant eaters, they can really take a bite out of your bottom line. Even worse, if a customer or inspector spots the signs of a …

Insects and rodents are highly adaptable creatures that have learned our human homes make fine residences for them as well. Nesting material, food sources and warm, dark or damp spaces are usually available, and these pests often make themselves …

When it comes to rodent pests, few are more adaptable and clever than rats. Several species roam throughout North America, but black and Norway rats are the two that have adapted best to human environments. If you are dealing with a problem with …