Despite its name, the Norway rat is not from Norway. Rather, Rattus norvegicus (as it is known to biologists) arrived in the Provinces aboard cargo ships arriving from the eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East and India starting almost three hundred years ago. Well into the 20th Century, about half of the freighters arriving at East Coast … Continue reading Brampton Pest Control: What Is A Norway Rat?
Spooky season is just around the corner. Many people revel in autumnal glory once fall is in full swing by displaying their most festive decorations. Many fall decorations include live pumpkins for authentic seasonal beauty. However, pumpkins can attract various pests to your home in droves, like children flock to Halloween candy. Find out how … Continue reading Keep Your Pumpkins Safe From Pests This Fall
Rodents are voracious pests that destroy your property, raid your food, leave unwelcome gifts and spread disease. They can live in practically any climate with shelter, and they reproduce rapidly. When you have a rodent problem, how do you tell the difference between a rat and a mouse? Although they share similar characteristics, rats and … Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Mice and Rats?
When you start to notice signs of rat activity around your Guelph home, you may wonder what makes these rodents so adaptable to human surroundings and how they manage to get into places you thought were secure, such as sheds and garages. The answer is tied into rat intelligence, and we at Truly Nolen are … Continue reading Guelph Pest Control: What Makes Rats So Smart?
If you suspect you have a mouse in your home, chances are there are many more of its kind lurking behind the walls. Some people think that a mouse’s short lifespan makes it unlikely to occupy your home for very long. The problem with a house mouse is how quickly and efficiently it can breed … Continue reading The Life Cycle Of A House Mouse
Mice are small and cute and rats are big and scary-looking, right? Not exactly. That is how the two types of rodents are presented on TV, but there are large mice, tiny rats, and several subtle differences between the two. Read on to learn the physical characteristics of mice and rats, understand how to tell … Continue reading Kitchener Pest Control: Is It A Mouse Or A Rat?
Do you view rats as furry friends, or do you see them as a sinister situation that necessitates home rodent control on speed dial? Unfortunately, even if you think these rodents are cute, they don’t belong in your home! Rats can pose several dangers to your residence as well as the people who live in … Continue reading 5 Reasons Rats Are Dangerous
No one wants to share their home with rodents, as these pesky creatures tend to hide in the dark spaces of a house and wreak havoc on electrical systems. Having rodents in your home can also cause serious health problems, so if you start to see signs of rats or mice in your house, you … Continue reading Is there a Rodent Season?
Looking around your home, would you know a rat’s nest if you saw one? Most people wouldn’t, and that’s a problem. There are serious problems rats can cause for homeowners, so recognizing their nests is essential in getting rid of the infestation. When you do find a nest in your home, it’s time to call … Continue reading What Does a Rat’s Nest Look Like?
Did you know that rodents are attracted to your home garden? While mice and rats enter homes to nest in colder weather, they also burrow in garden areas in warm seasons. A professional pest control specialist can perform a rodent inspection to assess infestation issues and to help eliminate pests from your property. Truly Nolen … Continue reading How To Deal With Rodents In Your Garden