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Pets and the Pest Season: Keeping your Pets Pest Free this Season

TrulyNolen — Mon, 09 May 2016 13:00:59 +0000

Keep on top of your pets’ pest potentials this spring and summer, by ensuring that your four-legged friends visit the vet for flea and tick prevention treatments or by purchasing effective topical drop treatments and ingested flea and tick products on the market. How do fleas and ticks get in your home? Usually, fleas and ticks come into your home on your clothes or your pets’ furry bodies. While it’s not difficult to detect fleas on your dog or cat, these tiny insects usually aren’t evident indoors until a full-fledged infestation gets underway. Ticks can be extremely dangerous and homeowners who like to hike in wooded areas or tromp through tall grass, with or without pets, should practice a tick inspection routine, checking themselves and their pets for ticks after each foray into wooden areas before going back indoors. A tick infestation in your home could be a telltale sign of a possible rodent infestation. Vectors, like fleas and ticks feed on rodents’ blood, spreading respiratory pathogens, like the Hantavirus through contact with rodents and their ticks that spread diseases to humans. Truly Nolen believes you, as a homeowner, can do a lot to prevent fleas and ticks in your Read More

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Reduce Clutter and Stay Pest Free in 2016

TrulyNolen — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:31:52 +0000

Theres a difference between a house that is comfortable as opposed to one that is filled with clutter. Cluttered homes can lead to organization issues as well as sanitary concerns. From dishes in the sink or clothing left on the floor, to stacks of paper on surfaces and crowded closets, clutter can take on many forms and can invade every room in your home. Not only can clutter prevent you from having a clean space, it can also be an open invitation for pests to share your home. Want to evict the pests by the end of 2015? Follow these tips and eliminate places for pests to hide! Food Most pests are drawn to trash and the food within trash. Bugs and rodents love to snack on leftover food, assorted waste, and crumbs in the garbage can. Make sure that house trashcans are emptied right away so that pests dont make a buffet out of your trash can. Similarly, unclean counters or dishes left in the sink can provide a welcome haven for pests. Do the dishes and clean kitchen surfaces on a regular basis. Be sure to properly store pet food and promptly remove anything that was not Read More

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Truly Nolen in Columbus, OH: We Know Ohio Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

Truly Nolen of Columbus OH — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:59:05 +0000

Columbus residents and those in the nearby, surrounding areas are in good hands with Truly Nolen whose seasonal approach to pest control is the best way to treat common household pest problems in Columbus, OH. From one season to the next, pests are able to adapt to fluctuating temperatures and changes in weather conditions. In addition, many pests thrive during specific seasons, typically flourishing during the warmer months. For Columbus residents, this means that pests can prove to be a problem all year round. Fortunately, the experts at Truly Nolen are always one step ahead of pests and with innovative treatment methods; our pest professionals also stay one step ahead of the competition. Truly Nolens Four Season approach to pest control is designed to take into account the changes in the seasons and pest behavior, and seeks to establish preventative treatment methods ahead of time in order help stop pest activity before it starts. Understanding pest behavior is important and no one knows Ohio pests like Truly Nolen! Here, we take a closer look at why this method of pest control makes the most sense for Columbus residents. Why Is a Seasonal Approach The Best? By understanding how pest behavior Read More

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Bed Bugs: What You Should Know

TrulyNolen — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:02:36 +0000

2015 surveys conducted by NPMA and the University of Kentucky found startling facts/statistics regarding bed bug: 99.6% of pest control professionals treated bed bugs last year Bed bugs are found in all 50 states: From hotels to hospitals, to dorm rooms, and even prosthetic limbs! Although bed bugs are not a seasonal pest, 2/3 of all instances were reported during summer months Whos At Risk? Frequent travelers, recent travelers, and residents living in cities that have high tourist activity like Orlando, San Diego, and New York How Do I Get Bed Bugs? Attached to clothing Attach to luggage/baggage Hotel bedding Hotel furniture How Can I Tell I Have Them? Cluster of red, itchy bite marks in an area after sleeping Small red to reddish brown spots either in bedding or on walls Molted bed bug skins or their white, sticky eggs/empty eggshells What Should I Do? Wash bedding in hot water (113 degrees and above) Avoid placing clothing in hotel room dresser Keep luggage from touching hotel beds by placing it on luggage rack Unpack luggage without bringing bags inside house Contact your local Truly Nolen pest control expert

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Spring into Swarms: Prepare your Atlanta Home for Termite Season

Truly Nolen of West Atlanta GA — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:12:39 +0000

Spring time in Atlanta, Georgia is truly the ideal time of the year to enjoy the many outdoor activities that the city has to offer. Warm sunshine and cool breeze invigorates the whole city and breathes new life into nature. Although this great weather can encourage homeowners to spend most of their days out of the house, it is important to remember that while you are out and about, pest problems may be lurking on the inside of your home. While pest control should be addressed 365 days of the year, changes in the seasons means that different pests can be more active during one season and more dormant during others. In the case of termites, spring is the optimal time for them to swarm and infest new areas. Properly preparing your home to prevent termite damage is key to weathering the swarm. Truly Nolen of West Atlanta, GA outlines special concerns for Atlanta homes, paying close attention to areas in the home more susceptible to damage such as crawl spaces, attics, basements, chimneys and any wooden structure that may be attached to, or near to your home. Why Do Termites Swarm? Found throughout most of the United States, termites Read More

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Spring Showers Bring Pests – What to Look Out for This Season

TrulyNolen — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:43:26 +0000

The onset of spring means fresh air, flowers in bloom, and warm weather ahead. It also means high pest activity as the warmer temperatures awaken new life and bring pests out of hibernation. Although different pests are a problem throughout the varying seasons, spring is considered peak pest time as eggs that were laid over winter begin to hatch, as well as an increase in mating habits for many pests. No matter the time of year or the season at hand, Truly Nolens Four Season approach is designed to adapt to the changing needs of pest control. Treatment methods are designed to specifically target current pest activity taking into consideration that pest behavior changes throughout the year. Common Spring Pests Termites Termites are one of the more invasive pests during the spring season as they are busy during this time establishing new colonies. Swarmers, the reproductive termites, will leave their nests in spring to begin to mate. Since they are winged, they can easily be identified. Spotting these insects in your vicinity could be a sign that there is a brewing infestation. Rodents Spring time is the optimal mating time for both rats and mice. If they havent already Read More

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Dont Let Fabric Pests Ruin Your Wardrobe

TrulyNolen — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:36:02 +0000

As you start digging through the back of your closet for warmer clothing this fall season, keep an eye out for household pests that may be destroying your clothes. Even though these pests are not usually disease or germ carriers, their presence can be a nuisance and difficult to eliminate. Its important to ensure your clothes and other fabrics are protected as these pests can cause considerable damage before you even know they are present. Generally, its the newly hatched larvae that do the damage on everything from sweaters, pants, jackets, wool rugs, to decorative needlework on your walls. Typically insect damage occurs on fabrics containing natural or animal fibers such as wool, mohair, silk, cotton, leather, fur, feathers, down, and any synthetics blended with these natural fibers. Clothes Moths Clothes moths are a light tan color, have very narrow wings, and can grow up to 1/2 inch long. It is the larva (small white worm looking) that actually eats wool garments, not the adult moths themselves. But if you see the adult clothes moths around you can assume they are laying eggs. Clothes moths pose no serious health concern to humans; however, an infestation can quickly ruin rarely used Read More

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The Essential Ant Treatment Guide for Homeowners

Scott Svenheim — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:25:31 +0000

One of the first insects to become active each year is the irritatingly persistent ant. When warmer weather arrives, ants can begin invading our homes. A recent survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) revealed that this pest is everywhere. In fact, ants have been deemed the #1 nuisance pest in America. Unfortunately, most people dont realize that this pest can also pose health and property risks from food contamination to costly property damage. Understanding Ants – What Are Ants? Ants are social insects and typically live in large groups or colonies. Depending on the species, ant colonies can consist of millions of ants. Their structured nest communities are commonly constructed with soil and plant materials and located underground. However, depending on the type of ant species, nests can also be found in mounds built on the ground level or even in trees. There are three kinds of ants in a colony, divided into classes by the type of job they perform: the queen, male drones, and the female workers. The queen heads the colony and lays thousands of eggs to ensure the colonys survival. Depending on the ant species and the nest community size, there may Read More

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