Haunted Attic or Wildlife Problem? How Squirrels Damage Insulation, Wiring, and Stored Items

A squirrel climbing the side of a house toward the attic

Halloween is the season of strange sounds, unexplained bumps in the night, and eerie attic mysteries. But before you blame ghosts for the scratching above your ceiling, chances are there’s a very real visitor making itself at home overhead. At Poulin’s Pest Control, we often hear from homeowners across western Canada who discover that squirrels … Read more

How Deliveries and Packaging Can Bring Cockroaches into Businesses

Pest control worker in protective suit performing cockroach prevention on cardboard boxes.

All it takes is one infested delivery to introduce cockroaches into clean, well-maintained facilities and commercial buildings. Cockroaches could be in any item or delivery, hiding in a cardboard box, wooden pallet, personal belongings, or packaging material. A cockroach sighting in a commercial setting does not automatically mean the property has poor sanitation, but it … Read more

Prevention Tips for Overwintering Insect Pests

Closeup of Winter ladybugs

In the late summer and early fall when the nights become cold, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, boxelder bugs, and other insect pests seem to suddenly appear, covering houses and other structures as they search for shelter and warmth. Understanding why overwintering pests do this can help you take preventative action before a minor nuisance … Read more

Why Wasps Return to the Same Property and What to Do

Active wasp nest on a property where wasps keep returning each year.

Does it seem like you have wasp nests on your property every summer? You may not be imagining the pattern. Some homes and businesses across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan attract wasps year after year, while a neighbour has none. Wasps return to the same places for specific reasons. The good news is that there are … Read more

Smart Mosquito and Wasp Control Strategies for Summer Events

Wasps on a nest.

It’s party season across the Prairies, and that means outdoor BBQs, open-air concerts, birthdays at the park, backyard weddings, beach days, and festivals. In Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, those warm-weather gatherings are exactly when mosquitoes and wasps become the biggest uninvited guests. Poulin’s Pest Control helps homeowners, event planners, and property managers stay ahead of … Read more

How to Travel Smart, Spot Bed Bugs on Vacation, and Avoid Bringing Them Home

Closeup of bed bug

You may come home from vacation with souvenirs, suntans, and great memories, but you could unknowingly return with something far worse hiding inside your luggage. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, slipping into suitcases, backpacks, and clothing before invading your home. As travel and summer vacations ramp up, hotels, airports, rental properties, and campgrounds become common … Read more

How Professional Cockroach Monitoring Improves Long-Term Control Results

A close shot of a German cockroach.

For business owners and property managers, maintaining a clean and pest-free environment is essential for health and safety, and for reputation. Cockroaches are a persistent threat in commercial settings, known for their resilience and ability to thrive in hidden spaces. Cockroach control requires more than just periodic treatments; it demands a strategic, ongoing approach. Professional … Read more

Spider Control Tips for Your Home

spider crawling on home tile floor

Are the spiders in your home and around your yard stressing out your family and guests? If you need to get rid of spiders for everyone’s peace of mind, this can be done quickly with a treatment and is helped by reducing the conditions that attract spiders and their food. Spiders play an important role … Read more