Pest Advice Blog

Pests come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. Depending on where your home is, you could be susceptible to a whole range of creatures looking to enter your home. Rodents, wasps, bed bugs, carpenter ants…the list seems almost endless. Nobody’s asking …

Bed bug or flea? Termite or carpenter ant? Rat or mouse? The fight against pests can seem like an endless battle, and here at Truly Nolen pest control, we know all about that. But do you know exactly which pest just scuttled across your kitchen …

There are an awful lot of things you can do around the house on your own. Some things simply don’t require professional help. Changing a lightbulb, a furniture project and even painting can be done by those with the attitude and ability to do so. …

What do you know about termites? More specifically, what do you know about a termite queen? If you’ve never had to know your carpenter ants from your termites, then you may be surprised to learn that termite queens are a surprisingly fascinating …

Organizing your weekend getaway can be stressful. Once you’ve got everything packed, the directions all sorted, the food shopping done and the car loaded, you can normally relax on the drive there. And while there will always be a few hiccups when …

Your instinct when finding an insect crawling on one of your many plants could naturally be to try and, well, extinguish it. It’s a natural reaction, but is it based on an outdated preconception? The pest you’re about to crush is in fact doing you a …

Ant invasions can happen in the cleanest home and during any season of the year. Ants will show up in our homes whenever it rains, snows, gets hot, or is cold. But an ounce of prevention can keep your home safe and the ants outside where they …

Many insects are very small to the human eye and can be easily mistaken for other pests if you don’t know what to look for. It is important to know what your dealing with if you have a pest problem so that the right pest control plan can be …

Everyone looks forward to the return of spring and summer and the sunshine, but it’s not all clear skies yet. The warmer weather gives rise to pests that have been snoozing in those long winter months. Luckily, residential pest control is available …

Pest infestation is a big problem that can be avoided.  Protecting your business depends on what your workers know about pests. For a pest control program to be effective, employees must know the important role they play in your commercial pest …

Most humans think that insects are a nuisance. But did you know that there are some insects that provide services that are beneficial to humans? Let’s look at the bees, without bees we wouldn’t have honey. Silkworms too provide us with expensive …

With summer right around the corner, patio dining will be in full swing. For restaurants, it’s a wonderful way to get some additional seating space and boost your venue’s dining appeal. However, there are a few challenges with catering to the …