With the onset of cold weather, you will usually get a break from the itchy bites and irritating welts that bugs can inflict. Most mosquitoes either die off or overwinter far from human contact, and ticks and fleas take a break from their usually scheduled activity. Even spiders skip their regular creepy crawling to slow … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: What Happens to Bed Bugs in Winter?
Spiders may be synonymous with Halloween for many people — but in your home, you may associate them with damp weather. Why are so many spiders skittering across your floors in the evening, hiding in your laundry basket, and popping out of your cabinets? If you’re fed up with the number of spiders in your … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: Do Spiders Like Damp Weather?
Every homeowner experiences water damage now and then. The wooden planks of your deck or the frames around your windows, for instance, may become water-laden and soft over time. At first, these issues may seem non-emergent, but they can lead to an even more serious problem. Namely, moist wood attracts carpenter ants. Consider a few … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: Does Water Damage Attract Carpenter Ants?
Unless you are fascinated by arachnids, insects, and other creepy crawlers, you no doubt hope to avoid coming into contact with spiders as much as possible. Unfortunately, many of these critters choose to settle down in people’s residences. At Truly Nolen Canada, we understand that arachnids and other bugs are best appreciated from a distance—a … Continue reading Milton Pest Control: Facts About Spiders You May Not Know