You may think that bed bugs only exist in nursery rhymes, but they are all too real. Dating back to prehistoric times, bed bugs had almost disappeared by the end of the 20th century. However, early in the 21st century, bed bugs made a big comeback for reasons that are not entirely clear. In case … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: 4 Things You May Not Have Known About Bed Bugs
When winged stinging insects decide to share your Waterloo property with you, it can be difficult to identify one species from another, as wasps, hornets and yellowjackets all share characteristics and it can be difficult to get close without risking a sting. At Truly Nolen, we can provide you with pest control services in Waterloo, … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Which is Worse a Wasp or Hornet?
Seeing an ant in your home or somewhere else on your property usually means there are many more coming. Ants are some of the most stubborn pests to find in your home. They are often drawn to the garage and can cause problems or damage. Truly Nolen Canada is here to help with carpenter ant … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: How to Prevent Ants in your Garage
One of the most common calls for commercial pest control services in Waterloo is wasp removal and prevention. The summer brings swarms of aggressive, stinging insects. Wasps and people have a ceremonial summer dance. People swat and wave their arms while running in circles, and wasps retreat and attack, retreat and attack. There is something … Continue reading Preventing Wasps From Nesting on Commercial Properties in Waterloo
If you have subgrade windows in the basement of your home, you probably also have window wells. A window well is essentially a crescent-shaped hole dug in front of the window with a shell, typically made of ribbed plastic or metal, installed along the inside of the hole. This creates a barrier between the window … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Keeping Mice Out Of Your Window Wells
As the weather changes, mice begin looking for food and a place to escape the heat, and to them, your house is the perfect sanctuary. If they get inside, mice can chew through valuables and bring in diseases. Don’t wait until you’re scrambling for rodent removal in Waterloo to protect your home from unwelcome pests. … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Avoid A Mouse Infestation This Summer With These Tips
When you own and operate a restaurant, it is important to keep your premises free of pests. Many are attracted to restaurants because they feed upon the residues of food preparation and consumption, and these pests can pose health risks to your customers. Commercial pest control services in Waterloo can help you protect your operation … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: What Pests are Found in Restaurant Kitchen Drains
Seeing a couple of ants in your kitchen can be frustrating, but if it appears as if these ants are searching for food, you probably don’t have too much to worry about. If they don’t find what they’re looking for, they’ll likely go away. It is a good idea to think about what is attracting … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: What Attracts Carpenter Ants to Your Basement?
A wasp sting is painful at best. For people with allergies to the venom contained in the stinger, it can be life-threatening. More bad news: A single wasp sting can put you at risk for more. A wasp does not lose its stinger after an attack as a bee does, so it can continue to … Continue reading Waterloo Wasp Removal: Why Do Wasps Attack Humans?
It is not typical to call for spider removal over dock spiders in homes as they are not common household pests. Dock spiders live near bodies of water, so it is more common to find them in places like boathouses and summer cottages. Also called fishing spiders or wharf spiders, they are the largest native … Continue reading Waterloo Spider Removal: What Are Dock Spiders?