Spiders might make you scream or grab the nearest shoe or flyswatter, however, most people don’t automatically reach for their blowtorch to kill spiders. But apparently, that’s just what a California man did, and started a house fire in the process. The man, who was house-sitting for his parents at the time, was apparently trying … Continue reading Blowtorches, Chestnuts and Other Myths about House Spiders
Termites are the bane of homeowner’s lives, they chew through wood, destroy foundations and can cause untold damage to your property. The Formosan subterranean termite, otherwise known as the “super termite,” lives in large colonies that can consist of millions of members. These large numbers mean that termites can do massive damage in a very … Continue reading Canadian Pest Control: Think You Know Termites? Think Again
Keeping Bed Bugs off Your Boat during Winter Don’t let bed bugs turn your dream of sailing off into the sunset into a nightmare. Bed bugs don’t just live in houses and apartments. Anywhere that people lay down for the night is a potential bed bug haven. Campers, cottages, tents, boats – where there’s a … Continue reading Keeping Bed Bugs Off Your Boat during Winter
Ticks are a problem year round! Don’t be fooled into thinking that you won’t get bitten in the winter, or that ticks can’t survive the cold. That will give you a false sense of security and could ultimately put your health at risk. In order to avoid being bitten by a tick, and possibly contracting … Continue reading Cold Weather Doesn’t Mean Ticks Won’t Bite
Most people are very quick to get rid of their bedroom furniture, or at the very least, their bed, mattress, and all their bedding, as soon as they start getting bitten by bed bugs. But this is an expensive exercise, and worse still, it might not be effective. So do you need to get rid … Continue reading Do You Need to Throw Out Your Furniture After a Bed Bug Infestation?
Scratching in your ceiling, gnawing at your furniture, nests in your cupboards and droppings on your countertops are all signs of rodent infestations. But the question is, is it rats or mice? And why should you care? Surely a rodent is a rodent, and you treat them all the same. Unfortunately not. Mouse control and … Continue reading Mouse Control: Is it a Mouse or a Rat? Knowing the Signs
Bed bugs are tough little suckers and these pests are notoriously hard to get rid of, and yet many people still think they can solve the problem without professional help. DIY bed bug removal is, however, a bad idea. Yes, there are other pests out there that you may successfully be able to tackle on your … Continue reading The Hazards of DIY Bed Bug Removal
The retail environment is highly competitive and it takes a lot of effort to make your store look and feel great. The last thing you want is a pesky pest problem ruining an image that you have worked hard to create. It only takes one rat, mouse, or cockroach to undo all your hard work … Continue reading Protecting Your Store with Truly Nolen Local Pest Control
Pests are a problem year round, and the cold winter weather in Niagara is not going to get rid of your pest problems for you. You need to take charge of your own pest control. The best way to control pests is to be proactive and educate yourself. There are many myths surrounding pests and … Continue reading Don’t Wait for Cold Weather to Cure Your Pest Problem