As winter really sets in around the Kitchener-Waterloo area, you probably feel relieved that insect pests like wasps and ants are ready to either die off or hibernate until the warm spring weather arrives again. However, while some nuisance insects and mammals go dormant, others remain active all winter long and may see your home … Continue reading Kitchener Pest Control: Seasonal Pests to Watch Out For? Part 1
We joke that they could survive nuclear disasters, but they certainly do have an uncanny ability to survive. Cockroaches can live off scraps of food or waste and will forage just about everywhere imaginable. They can be extremely resilient in the harshest of conditions and they’re notoriously difficult to get rid of once an infestation … Continue reading How Cold Does It Need to Be to Kill Cockroaches?
When fall arrives, our daily routine begins to change. We can’t help but spend less time outdoors as the hot summer air disappears. Instead of enjoying barbeques and gardening, we rake leaves and dig out our warm clothes. Many of us prepare for the cold weather ahead and unfortunately, certain insects are no different. … Continue reading Are There More Cockroaches in the Fall?
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 floor? Did you see the size, shape, and colour of … Continue reading Pest Control: Differences Between Cockroaches and Water Bugs
After discovering a cockroach inside of your home, your first emotion is likely to be disgust. They’re not exactly pests you look forward to finding inside your home, and the stigma surrounding them is enough to make anyone feel uneasy. Many people think that cockroaches are as disgusting as it gets. But you may also … Continue reading How Did Those Cockroaches Get Inside Your Home?
The skin of the strongest man can crawl with just the mention of the word “cockroach”. But, are roaches really that bad? You might not need commercial pest control just yet. Cockroaches are really tough and are said to be the only creature that can survive a nuclear war. Although that’s not exactly true, they … Continue reading Cockroaches During The Day. A Sign Of Infestation?
In addition to being grossed out by spotting pests like cockroaches at your workplace, another problem is the fact that they can often hitchhike a ride with you back to your home. Cockroaches can feed on food discarded by humans. However, they can also eat paper materials, paste, glue, wallpaper, and drapes. Cockroaches often transport … Continue reading Dealing With Cockroaches In The Office This Spring
When you think of cockroaches, images and connotations of dirtiness and poor hygiene come crawling into your mind. But did you also know that cockroaches can make you quite ill? Diseases you can catch from cockroaches There are quite a few diseases caused by cockroaches. What’s important to note is that cockroaches aren’t vectors for diseases … Continue reading Can Cockroaches Make You Sick?
Believing that pests are only an issue during warmer months can cause many homeowners to let their guard down when the weather begins to cool. As the seasons change, Canadians from coast to coast are preparing their homes for the colder months but in most cases are ignoring the pests that are going to want … Continue reading Winter Pests 101: Common Pests That Invade Your Home in the Winter
German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches, and are found worldwide. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan coloration with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head, and growing to a length of 13-16 mm. The much smaller young, or nymphs, are darker, almost black in color, also … Continue reading German Cockroaches- How to Spot Them and Get Rid of Them