Pest Advice Blog

Controlling Fleas and Ticks in Goderich

During the spring and summer months, residents of Goderich, ON may notice a variety of pests in and around their homes. These months are particularly high in pest activity due to the reproductive habits and behavioral traits of many of Goderich’s …

Controlling Silverfish in Merrickville Homes

Lately, Truly Nolen Merrickville has been receiving calls from homeowners in the Ottawa Valley area who are finding silverfish in their homes. A house-dwelling insect, the Lepisma saccharina, more commonly known as the Silverfish or bristletail, …

Controlling Field Ants in Port Elgin

When Port Elgin residents are outside in their yards trying to enjoy one of the town’s famous sunsets, the last thing they want to have are ants crawling all over their sidewalks, patios and lawns. With the warmer weather here, more and more Port …

Controlling Spiders in Niagara

Several kinds of spiders are commonly found in Niagara; most of them are not poisonous and are considered more of a nuisance than a safety threat. However, where there is one bug, there are two, three or more and spiders are usually a sign of larger …

How to Stop Boxelder Bugs from Invading Your Home

  As the days start to become warmer, people will begin to notice the emergence of Boxelder bugs. These bugs can cause people some worry, as they look very intimidating and are usually found in large groups. They hibernate inside of walls and …

Seven Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Pest Free This Spring

With spring here, you may be noticing an influx of pests around your property. During the winter months bugs, like mammals, enjoy hibernating until the weather warms up. With the El Nino winter Canada experienced this year, resulting in milder …

Pharaoh Ants- One of the Toughest Ants to Control

One of the most common ants Hamilton residents deal with is Pharaoh ants. They are infamous indoor pests, one of the toughest to control. Pharaoh Ants can be found in the spring, summer and fall months. Pharaoh ants are yellow to light brown in …

How to Keep Ants Out of Your Hamilton, ON Home

  Often seen marching around front porches, driveways and kitchen counter tops, ants are considered to be one of the most common and pervasive insects Hamilton, ON residents encounter on a daily basis. From regular, household ants mostly regarded as …

Carpenter Ants are Chewing Up Hamilton Homes

As the weather begins to warm up in Hamilton, it is important to prepare for the pests that will inevitably be trying to find refuge in your home. Carpenter ants are one of the pests that Hamilton residents  should be on the lookout for. Carpenter …

Mice- A Major Problem for Home and Business Owners

  Mice are one of the most common pest nuisances that home and business owners in the Hamilton area find themselves dealing with. Mice need just a tiny hole to gain access inside a home or business, and can also enter through sewer lines. Once you …

Unexpected Spaces Bedbugs May Be Hiding In Your Home

Due to their name, many people assume the only parts of their homes vulnerable to bedbugs are their beds. However, this is simply not true. Since bed bugs are only about the width of a credit card, they can squeeze into really small hiding spots. If …

Citronella Ants- Why they are in your Home and How to Get Them Out

Truly Nolen has been receiving quite a few calls from homeowners in Burlington and Hamilton who are dealing with citronella ants. Our pest control specialists are seeing activity earlier than normal, most likely in part due to the mild winter. …