Carpenter Ants: “What to Do” from identification, treatment and remediation of damage

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 such as trees, homes, roofs, porches or decks. Similar to the wood loving habits … Continue reading Carpenter Ants: “What to Do” from identification, treatment and remediation of damage

Usual Suspects – Roaches in Canada

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 (un)wanted pests. These medium to large size insects can range in size from 13 to 38 mm in length and … Continue reading Usual Suspects – Roaches in Canada

[INFOGRAPHIC] Homeowner’s Handbook: Ants of Canada

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 sizes (mostly tiny), but you shouldn’t disregard them for their … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Homeowner’s Handbook: Ants of Canada

Spring Cleaning 2014: Getting Rid of Bed Bugs

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 activity for all inhabitants of Canada. The temperature change also inspires Canadian homeowners to … Continue reading Spring Cleaning 2014: Getting Rid of Bed Bugs