Bed bug or flea? Termite or carpenter ant? Rat or mouse? The fight against pests can seem like an endless battle, and here at Truly Nolen pest control, we know all about that. But do you know exactly which pest just scuttled across your kitchen floor? Did you see the size, shape, and colour of … Continue reading Pest Control: Differences Between Cockroaches and Water Bugs
After discovering a cockroach inside of your home, your first emotion is likely to be disgust. They’re not exactly pests you look forward to finding inside your home, and the stigma surrounding them is enough to make anyone feel uneasy. Many people think that cockroaches are as disgusting as it gets. But you may also … Continue reading How Did Those Cockroaches Get Inside Your Home?
There are an awful lot of things you can do around the house on your own. Some things simply don’t require professional help. Changing a lightbulb, a furniture project and even painting can be done by those with the attitude and ability to do so. DIY residential pest control, on the other hand, never ends … Continue reading Know the Risks of DIY Residential Pest Control
What do you know about termites? More specifically, what do you know about a termite queen? If you’ve never had to know your carpenter ants from your termites, then you may be surprised to learn that termite queens are a surprisingly fascinating insect. Their role within a termite community is a very different one to … Continue reading Truly Nolen Pest Control: Facts About the Termite Queen
Spotting that cockroach moving across your kitchen floor is enough to give most of us a fright. If you’re one of the braver ones among us, you’ve probably killed it and disposed of it. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of potentially very bad news. It’s highly unlikely that your recently deceased pest was travelling … Continue reading How Pest Control Companies Identify Cockroach Eggs
Rodents can seem like a never ending problem. If you don’t have an infestation, you know of somebody that does, and it doesn’t seem to be dependent on the time of year, the weather, or the location. When they enter the home, they begin to multiply and quickly create an infestation which will need to … Continue reading Pest Control – Is There a Breeding Season for Rodents?
You never notice ants during the winter, do you? You wouldn’t – they would be covered under thick snow and frozen in ice. Ants, like many other animals, hibernate during the brutal winter months to avoid the cold. They’re usually buried deep under the snow and waiting for the warmer weather when they’ll become more … Continue reading Pest Control – Why are Ants a Big Issue in Summer?
Organizing your weekend getaway can be stressful. Once you’ve got everything packed, the directions all sorted, the food shopping done and the car loaded, you can normally relax on the drive there. And while there will always be a few hiccups when it comes summer rentals or your vacation home, pest problems can be among … Continue reading Pest Problems in Your Summer Rental? Here are some Helpful Tips
Ants are unsightly insects. They live in huge colonies and are one of the most populated insects in the world with hundreds of different species found worldwide. Recently the ant has become better recognized as a pest we need to carefully control. Certain species have the potential to destroy your home, however, have we considered … Continue reading Truly Nolen Pest Control – Will Ants Bite You?
Ant invasions can happen in the cleanest home and during any season of the year. Ants will show up in our homes whenever it rains, snows, gets hot, or is cold. But an ounce of prevention can keep your home safe and the ants outside where they belong. Ants in Canada Canada has over 100 … Continue reading Ant Control in Canada: The Unwanted Houseguest