Mice are one of the more common rodents to invade a home as they come looking for food, water, and a place to nest. One of the reasons why mice take up residence in chimneys is due to their quietness and lack of light, which make mice feel safe and protected from predators. Since mice … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: 5 Signs You Have a Mouse Infestation in Your Chimney →
When warm weather arrives in Oakville, many species of insects emerge to find new nesting sites, and few colonize with more efficiency and in greater numbers than ants. Once they choose a nesting site near your home, they may find their way inside to forage for food. Here at Truly Nolen, we offer carpenter ant … Continue reading 3 Different Ant Species That May Invade Your Oakville Home This Summer →
Although mosquitoes are not always dangerous and usually just leave behind itchy bites after feasting on human blood during the warm summer months, they are notorious for carrying diseases that have the potential the be deadly. No one wants an infestation of mosquitos on their property because the annoying pests can sometimes be dangerous. For … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: 5 Signs You Have a Mosquito Infestation →
Avoiding ants isn’t as simple as staying away from ant hills and swarms of bugs when you’re outdoors. Sometimes, ants find you by coming into your home and congregating in your kitchen. Squishing one ant isn’t usually effective since they often are joined by many others. If you have an ant infestation in your home, … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: Why Are There Ants in My Kitchen? →
Carpenter ants and termites are both pests that can cause significant damage to the structure of your home. While many pest control companies treat both types of insects, it’s important to know which one you are dealing with for effective treatment. While they both burrow deep into wood and dig elaborate tunnels throughout the structure … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: The Difference Between Carpenter Ant and Termite Damage →
Residential pest removal can be challenging to face on your own. Fortunately, you don’t have to handle it alone; professional pest control services in Oakville are your partners in removing pests from your home and keeping your family safe. Here are some things you should know about pests before calling the professionals to help make … Continue reading 4 Things Pest Control Professionals in Oakville Wish You Knew About Pests →
How do you feel about spiders? Many people have a fear of spiders, but even if you don’t, you might still get creeped out by a spider scrambling across your dash while you’re driving. Spiders can live and possibly thrive inside your vehicle, where they can nest and lay eggs — scared yet? While you … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: How to Prevent a Spider Infestation in Your Car →
Spiders are fascinating creatures that survive in amazing ways when compared to insects. While some spiders may resemble six-legged bugs, these eight-legged creatures are arachnids and belong to a family that includes thousands of different species. However, when you start to notice more spiders than usual around the exterior of your Oakville home, this could … Continue reading 4 Ways You May Be Attracting Spiders To Your Oakville Home’s Exterior →
If you don’t want to have mice in your home, it’s a good idea to know about different species so that you can make your house a less hospitable environment to prevent pests from entering in the first place. You may already know a good deal about common field mice, but you may have never … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: What is the White-Footed Mouse? →
Fall is upon us, and that means spiders are upon us as well. One or two spiders may do you some good by eating mosquitos, flies, and other small insects, but if you have dozens or hundreds of spiders, it’s time to call a service for spider removal. Learning about their habits can help you … Continue reading Oakville Pest Control: Fall is Spider Season →