When it comes to maintaining a safe and comfortable home, knowledge is essential. That’s why we’re here to delve into the intricate life cycle of the black widow spider, a frequent visitor in our houses and backyards. By understanding their metamorphosis from egg to adulthood, you’ll gain valuable research that can help you identify telltale … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Life Cycle of the Black Widow Spider From Egg to Adulthood →
Winter brings cold weather, lots of precipitation and a shortage of food in the natural world. Humans avoid these problems with warm homes, sturdy roofs and a full pantry. Unfortunately, these are just as attractive to critters looking for a safe place to wait out the season. Homeowners often require rodent and spider removal services … Continue reading Protecting Your Waterloo Home Against Pests This Winter →
As a Waterloo homeowner, insect control in and around your property is probably a concern. Many insects can cause damage to your home, invade stored food and even carry diseases. Few species of insect are as invasive as cockroaches, and when they make their way into your home, spiders may follow. At Truly Nolen, we … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Do Spiders Eat Cockroaches? →
Most people are aware that spiders provide valuable services to the ecosystem. For example, many of them eat other insects and keep their populations in check. However, this does not deter some people from being afraid of these small, eight-legged creatures. Being cautious around spiders is a good idea, as while many are innocuous, others … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Everything You Need to Know About Poisonous Spiders →
It is not typical to call for spider removal over dock spiders in homes as they are not common household pests. Dock spiders live near bodies of water, so it is more common to find them in places like boathouses and summer cottages. Also called fishing spiders or wharf spiders, they are the largest native … Continue reading Waterloo Spider Removal: What Are Dock Spiders? →
Indoor spider activity increases after a rainstorm. Both webbed and non-web spiders seek shelter and prey from the rain. Most spiders are following a target into the warm and dry environments of human homeowners. Find out what you can do to avoid an excess of insect visitors during the rain, how to prevent a spider … Continue reading Waterloo Pest Control: Spider Activity After The Rain →