Pest Advice Blog

There are two types of wasps: solitary wasps that live on their own and social wasps that live in large colonies. You don’t really have to worry about solitary wasps; they aren’t very aggressive and if you leave them alone, they should leave you …

How do you feel about rats and mice, in general? Some people may find the animals adorable or charming, even having one or the other as pets. Still, a pet rat or mouse is not the same as a wild animal. You do not want wild rats and mice taking up …

Did you know that not all spiders build webs to catch their prey? Think of the hairy spider or two you may see skittering around your floor as the weather gets colder each year. In contrast, you may wonder why some spiders never seem to leave their …

As the weather turns warmer, queen wasps come out of hibernation and start building nests to raise the next generation. The nests typically start out small and are hard to notice. However, as the colony grows bigger, they continue to add onto the …

The attic is the perfect gathering place for many common pests, such as insects, birds and rodents. This part of your home is one of the most popular places for an infestation. Spiders are especially drawn to a home’s attic. At Truly Nolen, we can …

Springtime is coming, which means warmer weather and more insects and small rodents making their way onto lawns and potentially into homes. While there are certain things that you can do to help prevent pests from entering your house, once you have …

It’s an unsettling thought, imagining mice getting into your kitchen and hanging out in your appliances like the oven. Even though it seems unlikely, mice are attracted to the warmth of an oven and how closed off it is from the rest of the kitchen. …

No one wants to have ants in their home, but if the pests are carpenter ants, they can be much more than just a nuisance. Carpenter ants feast on wood and can cause severe damage to the structure of your dwelling. It is crucial to call an expert in …

Carpenter ants love damp, rotted wood. Typically, they make their homes in hollowed-out trees, but they have been known to make a colony inside a home or on a deck. Carpenter ants are an annoyance, but they usually don’t bite, nor do they spread …

Every winter, it’s the same old song and dance: you want to keep pests out of your commercial building, and pests try to make their way in at every opportunity. Pest removal is essential for passing health inspections and maintaining a respectful …

Ants can cause many problems when they nest in or around a house. Carpenter ants are especially destructive, which is why it is vital to invest in effective carpenter ant control. Unfortunately, carpenter ants are active year-round throughout …

There are many reasons a person might contact a residential pest control service. In most cases, people are worried about large critters like raccoons or possums, but smaller species, particularly spiders, can also be cause for concern. While …