Warm weather and the long-awaited start of summer gives any Canadian a reason to celebrate. But the hot and humid summer weather also creates an ideal paradise for annoying pests. Following a few simple prevention-based tips can keep common pests out of your summer fun. ANTS Widely recognized one of the most persistent pests, ants … Continue reading AVOIDING SUMMER PESTS IN CANADA →
What Are Bees And Wasps? Although stinging insects like bees and wasps may appear to be very similar at first, it is important to be able to tell them apart since different control methods may be necessary if they become a pest. Bees With the exception of Antarctica, bees are found throughout the world. There … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Bees and Wasps in Canada →
Truly Nolen Pest Control recently serviced a home with an incredible honey bee infestation. We needed a boom truck to elevate our technicians up three stories to where the bees were entering the home. Once the entry point was identified, we were able to remove panels from the wall, which exposed a giant honeycomb, roughly … Continue reading Home (Not So) Sweet Home for Honey Bees →
Spiders are one of the most feared pests around the world, and that makes sense considering there are over 100 species of poisonous arachnids in the world that can easily deliver fatal bites to both humans and animals. On top of that, any creature with more than four legs is just plain creepy. Spiders aren’t … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Awesome Spider Videos on the World Wide Web →
Household rats and mice are pretty high on the list of public enemies, and with good reason: for hundreds of years, these mangy, disease-ridden rodents have instilled fear in disgust in humans by causing illness and discomfort in all parts of the world. If you’ve never had a first-hand encounter with one of these creatures … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Top 5 Rat & Mouse Moments in History →
They’re back with a vengeance. All but eradicated in the 1950’s, the modern bed bug has been plotting a comeback of epic proportions. Since the early 1990’s, bed bug infestations have increased dramatically, leaving homeowners chewed-up and looking for professional pest control. Bed Bug Stats A single bed bug can lay up to 5 eggs … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Meet the Bed Bug →
Of all the pest problems a homeowner could potentially face, ants seem like the least threatening. In fact, the average human has seen so many ants in their lifetime that they’ve just become a fact of life. Canada’s ants may come in many shapes and sizes (mostly tiny), but you shouldn’t disregard them for their … Continue reading [INFOGRAPHIC] Homeowner’s Handbook: Ants of Canada →
Ideally, Canadian residents would prefer to never have to deal with any pests – it’s just better that way. Unfortunately, pests are pretty much everywhere, so dealing with them at some point in time is a reality. But if you had the opportunity to pick a pest to have inside or near your home, spiders … Continue reading The Correct Way to Handle Canadian Spiders →
Citronella ants are now swarming! These pics and videos were taken yesterday in a basement in Hamilton, Ontario. The homeowner poured what looks like a bucket full of insecticidal dust on the floor of his furnace room, attempting to solve the issue himself. This species of ant, however, simply cannot be controlled with this product, … Continue reading Look Out for Citronella Ants in Hamilton, ON! →
In Canada we have many different species of carpenter ants that vary in colour and size. Sometimes it can take the well-trained eye of a professional to identify a particular species. What’s the big deal? Carpenter ants are known for their destructive nature. They burrow into wooden structures to build their nests, not to eat … Continue reading Carpenter Ants at a Glance →