Pest Advice Blog

Are You Having a Problem with Rats in Your Home? You’re Not Alone

Across the country, there are growing numbers of rats in Canadian homes. More and more people are suffering from the scavenging pests and unfortunately, many victims aren’t sure how to deal with the problem. Instead of seeking rat control from the …
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Truly Nolen Pest Control: Can Rats Swim?

Most of us are somewhat aware of the problems a rat infestation can cause and do our very best to prevent them access to our homes. However, they can squeeze through impossibly small spaces, are surprisingly quick and will scope out a viable food …
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Rat Control – Why is it So Difficult to Trap Rats?

Everybody’s seen the classic cartoons. An unwelcome rodent causes mischief throughout the property before the owner decides enough is enough. A delicious-looking cube of cheese is spiked on to a rat trap and is hilariously unsuccessful in actually …
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St. Catharines Rebate Program for Rat Control a Success

Rats are a highly adaptable species, they can survive in the harshest environments and easily make themselves at home in wall cavities, attics, yards, sheds, drains, and basements. In fact, there is not a single space that is not rat-friendly in …
Are Rats Good Climbers?

Are Rats Good Climbers?

If you’ve ever wondered how rats find themselves in odd places way up high, the answer is that rats are excellent climbers. They can climb any surface that has texture. They’re good at climbing brick, concrete, plastic, wood, stucco, sheet metal, …
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How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Yard

Rats in and around your property can be extremely frustrating to homeowners.  It is early morning; you open your door and notice a dead rat on your lawn. You quickly dispose of it without giving it much thought. After time, however, this becomes …
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How to Protect Your Warehouse from Destructive Rats

Rodents can be very destructive; they will cause damage to your property, contaminate your food and spread diseases. Rats breed continuously with a reproduction cycle of 3 weeks and this is why an infestation can happen quickly. With this frequent …
What Happens if a Rat Bites You?

What Happens if a Rat Bites You?

Rats are small rodents whose bite can transmit diseases to humans and livestock such as salmonellosis, leptospirosis, murine typhus, and rat bite fever. The roof rat and Norway rats are even known carriers of the Plague. It’s not uncommon for rats …
Niagara Pest Control: Rats and Proper Boat Storage

Niagara Pest Control: Rats and Proper Boat Storage

When your boat is not in use and tied up at the dock or in storage for an extended period of time, expect to find some kind of a rodent damage inside. Rats are a common nuisance for people with boats in Niagara Falls where Niagara pest control …

Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks

In efforts to make their cars more eco-friendly, manufacturers such as Subaru, Honda, and Toyota have been using an insulation coating made from soy-based materials for their vehicles. Though safe for the environment, this innovative insulation is …

Rodent Problem in Niagara Falls? Enjoy Rebates For Expert Removal

Truly Nolen Niagara’s Complete Rodent Control Program supports rebates assigned for the expert pest control rat removal in Niagara Falls. The program is designed to monitor the exclusionary measures all-year-round to detect any rodent activity in …

When Fall Arrives, Rodents Start Looking For Ways To Enter Your Home

Towards the winter, many animal species will seek shelter in human residences. Attracted by heat coming out of the homes and the smells of an organic substance, they will attempt to enter homes and hide throughout the winter. While smaller feral …