Living in a place that is completely free of any pests is a common desire among both tenants and homeowners. On the everyday side of things, there are a number of tricky pests typically found in Canadian homes, many of which can be particularly difficult to deal with. It is always best to go with … Continue reading Common Residential Insect Pests – Part 1
It’s hard to keep fruit flies away during the summer, as they gather around and feed on over ripened produce. They’ll hoard around your fruit bowl, a glass of soda or lemonade if you leave it out for too long. As small as they are, fruit flies easily use the tiniest cracks in doors and … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
If you’ve deemed folks who ban food in their cars as being a bit too strict, think again. Vehicles, like homes, can become a target for all sorts of pests, including bugs. Car infestations happen for numerous reasons, from neglecting maintenance to postponing repairs. If you’ve been procrastinating with your car maintenance, you could begin … Continue reading Bed Bugs Inside Your Car? Yes. It’s Possible
When a wasp stings, it is most often accompanied by pain and swelling around the affected area, healing by itself after a few days. Though very few people die annually from wasp stings in Canada, caution is still advised with these insects. Especially for those that are allergic to a wasps sting. Summertime is when … Continue reading How to Avoid Wasps this Summer
The brownish-coloured Wolf spiders may not be venomous but their bite can still be painful. While most people aren’t bothered by the sight of a spider in the home, seeing one is sure to give some an unsettling feeling. A spider or two roaming around indoors isn’t cause for concern, in fact in can be … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Wolf Spiders this Summer
With thousands of spider species inhabiting Canada, it may be surprising to learn that only two species are considered dangerous, the Brown recluse and Black Widow spiders. Each of these spiders possess venomous bites that can cause severe reactions- anything from swelling and tissue necrosis to fever and loss of consciousness. Luckily, even though these … Continue reading Learn More About Ontario’s Interesting Spiders
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 resulting in rats costing car owners hundreds of dollars in repairs. While this is certainly alarming, the problem … Continue reading Rats Costing Canadian Car Owners Big Bucks
Stink bugs come from the true bug family Pentatomidae, and belonging to the order Hemiptera. Their name derives from the unpleasant odour they produce once disturbed or crushed. In Canada, the most frequent stink bug is the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha Halys). It’s come to inhabit the areas of southern Ontario by accident, as … Continue reading Stink Bugs 101
Commercial buildings are often a target of pests as they experience large amounts of people using them on a daily basis. Depending on the industry, commercial spaces can store large amounts of foods, which are attracting to a wide variety of pests. Businesses like restaurants and hotels often demand a higher level of protection against … Continue reading Top Commercial Pests – Part 1
Bees and wasps hold a great importance to the ecosystem but can turn into a pest if they inhabit the wrong places. What should you do if you suspect an infestation on your property? Truly Nolen Canada helps you assess if the situation is severe enough to call it an infestation, or if perhaps it’s … Continue reading Truly Nolen: Effective Solution for Bees and Wasps