How Bed Bug Infestations Start After Travelling

Close-up image of a bed bug on a piece of white fabric.

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

Mice Don’t Hibernate: Why February Is A Dangerous Month for Hidden Infestations

Mice infestation in a house, hidden behind the wall.

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

Why You’re Hearing Scratching in Your Walls: Early Warning Signs of a Mouse Infestation in Alberta Homes

A mouse outside the wall, where a colony is hiding.

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

Why Mice Keep Coming Back and How To Get Rid of Mice

Mice are annoying pests. They’re persistent and can easily invade both homes and businesses, causing damage and spreading disease. Understanding why they keep showing up even after removal efforts is a crucial part of permanent pest control. In this blog, we’ll talk about why reinfestations happen and what you can do about them. Why Reinfestations … Read more

Why Rats and Mice Target Warehouses and Storage Facilities: Prevention Strategies for Large Spaces

When it comes to pest control for commercial properties, rodents are often the main concern of warehouses and storage facilities. Being a more intelligent, cunning and often dangerous threat than other pests, rats and mice are the nightmare of many business owners in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Western Canada. But why do rodents target large … Read more

How dangerous are mice?

Fall is the season when mice have good reason to seek refuge indoors. While they may appear harmless, these tiny rodents can bring about a host of problems and pose potential dangers to health and your home or business. How dangerous are mice?Here are some of the threats that mice present and what you can … Read more