Pest Advice Blog

Apartment living is often a wonderful experience because, for the most part, you do not need to worry about most homeowner concerns. Still, as a tenant, your landlord or the property owner expects you to maintain a clean environment. Unfortunately, …

A deck is a place to enjoy spending time outdoors. Unfortunately, you and your family and friends may not be the only ones who are enjoying it. A deck can attract pests, which means you may not be able to enjoy it without ant removal or other pest …

You know about the health risks and property damage associated with an infestation of mice, so you are probably diligent about prevention methods to keep them out of your main building. However, if you have storage areas on your property, you may …

It is hard not to feel excited and reinvigorated when spring comes. The weather gets warmer, the plants become green again, and animals come out of hibernation. Unfortunately, not every animal that emerges in the spring is welcome. Many insect pests …

Having a wasp nest in your garage can make you feel trapped. Social wasps that live in colonies are more aggressive about defending themselves and their nest than solitary wasps. Aggressive social wasps may feel threatened if you get too close, so …

If you are seeing a lot of wasps on your property, it may mean that a nest is present. The presence of a nest increases your risk of stings, so you should call for wasp removal in Guelph right away. Wasps are not only annoying, but they can also be …

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 …