Ground squirrels and pocket gophers damage crops and their burrowing creates safety hazards. There are important differences between ground squirrels and pocket gophers that affect their control. The Richardson’s ground squirrels (also known as flickertails) are by far the most common ground squirrel pest on the Canadian Prairies. Ground squirrels and pocket gophers are often … Read more
Cockroaches are a major health hazard, move fast, hide well, and threaten the safety and reputation of your business. We explain why cockroaches are dangerous, how infestations start, and how to prevent them with a strong commercial pest control strategy. The best way to get rid of cockroaches is prevention. Why Cockroach Infestations Are a … Read more
Early spring is one of the busiest seasons for rodent control when many property owners start noticing renewed mouse and vole activity around their homes and businesses. Melting snow uncovers trails of dead grass made by voles tunnelling over the winter. Warm temperatures, exposed nests, and more food sources encourage mice and voles to explore … Read more
Bed bug infestations are often spread through travel by people who are unaware of the hitchhiking insects. Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped blood-feeding insects that can neither jump nor fly and spread by crawling on clothing and belongings. The risk of picking up bed bugs increases in places with a high turnover of people … Read more
In February, homeowners and business owners alike often assume that most pests are dormant or gone for the season. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for mice. Mice don’t hibernate. They can thrive during the coldest months. By this time of year, hidden infestations have often been growing unnoticed for weeks or even months. Poulin’s Pest … Read more
Pest problems such as mice, cockroaches, and bed bugs aren’t just a nuisance, they’re a health and housing standards issue in Alberta. Who arranges and pays for pest control depends on whether you’re a landlord or a tenant. If you own your home, you’re normally responsible for pest control and Poulin’s can help you. Landlord … Read more
When temperatures in Alberta plunge well below freezing, most people assume cockroach pests can’t survive. After all, cockroaches thrive in warm, humid environments, so surely winter wipes them out, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Cockroaches survive Alberta’s harsh winters by staying indoors, creating a hidden problem for homeowners and businesses. Why Cockroaches Don’t Die … Read more
Your property may look perfectly clean and safe, but pests could already be inside. Throughout Alberta’s changing seasons, everything from ants and cockroaches to mice and other wildlife can silently invade walls, machines, basements, storage areas, crawlspaces, and attics, causing costly damage and health hazards before you notice them. Regular pest inspections become more than … Read more
If you’re hearing scratching in the walls, it’s probably not the house settling. In Alberta, that sound is often the first clue that mice have moved in. When Alberta homeowners notice any of these warning signs, it is time to contact Poulin’s Pest Control for an inspection and a targeted mouse-control plan to be put … Read more
When you think of Alberta’s homes, you might picture charming character details. But beneath that charm, there can be hidden structural issues that make these homes a paradise for cockroaches. The problem is that these pests are resilient survivors, and they exploit weaknesses most homeowners don’t even notice. In this blog, we go over common … Read more