Pest Advice Blog

Hamilton residents are confronted by a variety of pests. Rainy weather can bring millipedes, earwigs, and pillbugs indoors. Rodents such as mice are also moving indoors this season looking for a dry and safe place. Here are some common pests that …

This is a cluster fly. One of the key identification features is the golden hairs on the thorax. Our technicians found it alive, at the front entrance to our training centre yesterday. Cluster flies can become a serious pest in some areas because …

With thousands of different types of ants in the world, carpenter ants are among the largest of the group. As the name implies, carpenter ants are associated with their burrowing and excavating habits in and around all types of wooden structures …

Truly Nolen is issuing an all points bulletin for these common cockroaches found in Canada: Oriental cockroach German cockroach American cockroach Brown-banded cockroach Smokybrown cockroach All residents should be on the lookout for Canada’s most …

Warm weather and the long-awaited start of summer gives any Canadian a reason to celebrate. But the hot and humid summer weather also creates an ideal paradise for annoying pests. Following a few simple prevention-based tips can keep common pests …

Of all the pest problems a homeowner could potentially face, ants seem like the least threatening. In fact, the average human has seen so many ants in their lifetime that they’ve just become a fact of life. Canada’s ants may come in many shapes and …

Ideally, Canadian residents would prefer to never have to deal with any pests – it’s just better that way. Unfortunately, pests are pretty much everywhere, so dealing with them at some point in time is a reality. But if you had the opportunity to …

In Canada we have many different species of carpenter ants that vary in colour and size. Sometimes it can take the well-trained eye of a professional to identify a particular species. What’s the big deal? Carpenter ants are known for their …

Now that the holidays are over and 2014 has kicked off, the temperatures across Canada should be rising soon. In just a few short weeks, temperatures will once again rise into the double digits, heralding the beginning of spring and increased …