Recently, bed bugs have been on the upswing throughout the Niagara region, and these little pests have more than just a nasty little bite that is scaring people. A new Canadian study has shown that the effects that bed bugs have a person’s mental state of being, is far more significant than had been previously … Continue reading Bed Bugs Cause More Stress Than You Think
The myths that have been built-up and spread around about bed bugs over the ages are enough to make some people cry. These man-made myths paint a rather vivid picture of some blood-sucking terrors that are going to haunt your every sleepless night. At their core, these stories are just that, stories. Exaggerated to scare little … Continue reading More Bed Bug Myths Quashed
To the surprise of many, bed bugs are not only found in the dark and dirty recesses of unkempt and unsanitary hotels and apartment buildings. These tiny little reddish-brown critters can be found all over towns and cities, including movie theaters, airports and airplanes, as well as libraries, schools, and even restaurants. A 2015 survey … Continue reading Bed Bugs: They’re All Over the City
Throughout Canada, bed bugs have become a steadily increasing problem over the past number of years, and this has led to some concerns and queries as to who is responsible for the cost of extermination. Covering the cost of extermination has become an ongoing battle that is waged between tenant and landlord, leading the provinces … Continue reading Bed Bugs and the Law
These striped buzzing insects may seem to be simply an annoyance, but they play an important role in terms of pollinating a range of food-producing plants. Wasps can be extremely irritating, especially if they decide to nest in your workplace, home, yard or garden. In addition to pollination, because of their predatory nature, wasps also … Continue reading Found a Wasp Nest? Time to Call Truly Nolen
Things that go Bump in the Night It’s always disconcerting to hear noises at night, especially when they’re coming from somewhere nearby. While larger animals, like possums and raccoons, tend to make louder thumping noises, they are most often found in your attic. Mice, on the other hand, are small enough to scurry through wall … Continue reading Hearing Mice in Walls? Pest Control Services Can Help
If you’re an ant, then a mild winter means that you can get a head start in the spring. The lack of freezing cold temperatures allows the ant to become more active sooner in the year, meaning more unwanted ant activity for your home and/or business this coming season. Commercial pest control in Niagara has experienced … Continue reading Mild Winters Mean More Ant Problems
While many of us fear bees and other stinging insects, these insects are essential for the health and productivity of our planet. Honey bees are crucial in terms of pollinating many of the plants we rely on for food. With their furry yellow and black striped bodies, it can be difficult to tell different species … Continue reading Residential Pests: Common Bee Species found in Canada
Students are notorious for being messy and some student accommodations can become a terrifying pit of dirty plates and empty takeaway containers. Unfortunately, unhygienic conditions also attract other unwanted inhabitants, like mice, rats, cockroaches and bed bugs. When those critters follow you into the classroom, the infestation escalates to an overwhelming size. Ontario is particularly … Continue reading Preventing Bed Bugs from Infesting your University Dorm
No one likes to have pests in the home and the thought of waking up to a rat scurrying over your bed is the stuff of nightmares. Nevertheless, the home isn’t the only place where rats, mice, flies, wasps, ants, and other pests can cause discomfort and mayhem. Many commercial buildings also struggle to limit … Continue reading Top Commercial Pests – Part 2