One of the most common ants Hamilton residents deal with is Pharaoh ants. They are infamous indoor pests, one of the toughest to control. Pharaoh Ants can be found in the spring, summer and fall months. Pharaoh ants are yellow to light brown in color, with a darker abdomen that appears translucent. They are typically 1/16 … Continue reading Pharaoh Ants- One of the Toughest Ants to Control
Mice are one of the most common pest nuisances that home and business owners in the Hamilton area find themselves dealing with. Mice need just a tiny hole to gain access inside a home or business, and can also enter through sewer lines. Once you have a mouse infestation it can be very stressful … Continue reading Mice- A Major Problem for Home and Business Owners
As a company that strives for excellent customer satisfaction as well as franchisee satisfaction, Truly Nolen Pest Control is excited to have recently been inducted into Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame for making the publication’s “Best of the Best” list 10 separate times. Truly Nolen’s 10th time was part of the “Best of the Best” … Continue reading Franchisee Satisfaction Leads To Franchise Business Review Hall of Fame For Truly Nolen
When it comes to pest control, not all people know how to get rid of ants in the house. It seems that these insects know numerous ways to get in your house: holes in walls, floor and foundation, crevices in the ceiling, basement and attic. Knowing what attracts ants to your home can be step … Continue reading The Top Five Reasons for Household Ant Problems
El Niño — the wet weather pattern blamed for this winter’s record snowfall in the East and mudslides in the West — is expected to wreak more havoc this spring with a surge in insect pests. While the southern half of the US experiences weather that’s wetter and cooler than normal, the northern half and … Continue reading El Niño Could cause Spike In Insect Pests This Spring
There is no greater bug that strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like bedbugs. In the past few years, areas like Hamilton, ON has seen infestations reaching near epidemic proportions. Bed bugs are highly noxious, nocturnal, reddish brown insects that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are wingless insects … Continue reading The Life Cycle of Bed Bugs
Franchise Business Review, an independent national market research firm focused on franchisee satisfaction and performance recently announced their 10th annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises list. They surveyed 28,500 franchisees representing over 350 franchise brands. Only 200 franchise companies made this year’s guide as a result of their franchisees ranking them high enough to meet … Continue reading Truly Nolen Named One of the Top Franchises of 2015
German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches, and are found worldwide. Adults are easily recognized by their light brown or tan coloration with two black horizontal stripes located on the pronotum immediately behind the head, and growing to a length of 13-16 mm. The much smaller young, or nymphs, are darker, almost black in color, also … Continue reading German Cockroaches- How to Spot Them and Get Rid of Them
There are old wives tales surrounding so many topics in our lives including pest control and while some may be true (chicken soup can cure a cold), there are some that are just silly. Here are some common pest control myths used to keep pests away and whether they are true or false. Can Vinegar … Continue reading Fact or Fiction- Exploring Pest Control Myths
The presence or sign of mice or rats in your home can be overwhelming. Knowing the signs of infestation and where these pests like to hide is a good start to uncovering a problem and working towards a solution for removal. Common signs of rodent infestation include droppings; gnaw marks on food containers and a … Continue reading Rodents: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly