When thinking of creepy crawlies that send shivers down your spine, you probably imagine spiders. There are so many spider species, and some are scarier than others because of their size. But, how do they get so big? Speak to any spider control expert, and they will explain that arachnids have a hard exoskeleton. If … Continue reading What Is Spider Molting?
Cereal is a breakfast staple in many homes. Many families have happy memories of Saturday morning cartoons and their favourite sweet and crunchy cereal brands. However, have you noticed your go-to breakfast disappearing at a rate faster than your family can eat it? If so, a call to your local residential pest control company might … Continue reading What Pests Are Eating Your Cereal?
Spiders. Something about all those beady little eyes and eight legs is unsettling. They can’t get any more disturbing, right? Wrong. Did you know some female spiders eat their mates? It’s true and probably has you scrambling to find spider control for your home. But why do they do it? Read on to learn five … Continue reading Why Do Female Spiders Eat Their Mates?
If you’re the kind of person who has been searching the world around for a place where those beady-eyed, eight-legged friends are sure never to be found, Antarctica is it. As of yet, absolutely no spiders have been found in Antarctica, and thanks to the constant sub-zero temperatures, there likely never will be any discoveries … Continue reading Do Spiders Live in Antarctica?
Few people love sharing their spaces with either spiders or insects. Both are tiny, creepy, and potentially hazardous. Taxonomically, however, spiders and insects are entirely separate classes of animals. While both belong to the phylum Arthropoda, spiders have a number of features that make them distinct from all insects. Before you call spider control, here are … Continue reading The Difference Between Spiders And Insects
There is a lot of confusion about Daddy Long Legs. People disagree about whether they are spiders, whether they are venomous, and whether you should call for spider removal if you have them in your home. Most of the confusion probably stems from the fact that there are several different species that can be referred … Continue reading Is the Daddy Long Leg Actually a Spider?
Among all the creepy crawlers homeowners may find on their property, spiders are perhaps the most dreaded. While these eight-legged critters are no doubt hazardous to small insects, they may not entirely deserve their negative reputation. In fact, most of the species humans may encounter in Thornhill are quite harmless. On top of that, spiders … Continue reading Thornhill Pest Control: What Do Spiders Need Silk For?
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
Have you ever noticed the way spiders seem to appear all at once when spring comes around? In most cases, these spiders have taken up residence in your home much earlier but they become more active in the spring. Whether they are seeking new food sources, responding to a disturbed hiding place or getting ready … Continue reading Simple and Safe Tips To Rid Your Home of Spiders This Spring
Many homeowners have tried a variety of DIY techniques to get rid of common pests, such as ants, mosquitoes or roaches. Home remedies and DIY solutions usually have mixed results for those types of infestations, but what about spiders? Seeing a spider in or around your home every once in a while usually isn’t much … Continue reading DIY Spider Control: Why It Is Not A Good Idea