The Importance of Pest Control During a Shut Down or Crisis

Winnipeg Poulins

Pest control is considered an essential service as pests don’t stop entering and breeding when locations are closed or shut down. We understand that you will still have unwelcome pest visitors in your home or business which may cause you to feel frustrated, alone, or even scared with all the closures and not know where … Read more

Meet The Team: Saskatoon Branch

Poulin's in Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is not the largest city in Canada, in fact it’s not even in the top 10! With a population of 273,000 toon town ranks at number 19. Though it may be far down the list for Canadian population sizes, Saskatoon is actually the largest city in Saskatchewan and continues to grow every year. … Read more

Invasive Species Birds

Birds flying over water

Both bird lovers and those tormented by invasive birds need to educate themselves about the local laws related to possession and control of birds. In some cases, a permit or license is needed to keep both native and introduced birds. Some of these birds may become established in the wild, creating a nuisance that impacts … Read more

Product Feature: Poulin’s Super Strength II

Poulin's product - Super Strength 2

Poulin’s Super Strength II is our ready-to-use, fast acting and long-lasting residual pesticide spray. It can be used for long-term spot, crack, and crevice treatment and is effective indoors and outdoors. This spray provides control for ants, bed bugs, brown dog ticks, carpet beetles, clothes moths, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, fleas, firebrats, house flies, red flour … Read more

What’s Bugging Dad? Happy Father’s Day!

Father's day sign

This past Father’s Day we ran a contest on our Facebook page. We asked our followers to submit stories about a time their fathers, or a father that they know, had to take on the pests! When it comes to taking on the pests there are three types of dads out there: those who will … Read more

Disposing Of Your Unused Pesticides

Poulin's product - Super Strength 2

Unsure of what to do with that half empty bottle of pesticide? Here is what you need to know. Pesticides must be disposed of properly in order to help protect our environment and prevent accidents. Read the product label for specific disposal instructions. Pesticides leftover in the container need to disposed of at a safe … Read more

Alberta’s Rat Free Status Still Strong

Poulin team with huge rat pile - Alberta 1952

On January 22, 1955, the Winnipeg Free Press published an article called ‘The Man Who Killed 10 Million Rats’. The man in which the story referred to was none other than Napoleon Louis Poulin, the founder of Poulin’s Pest Control. “He earned that distinctive title in the early 1950’s when he led a small number … Read more

Just Because You See Just One.. Pest Control Tips

Woman smashing Bug

Pest infestations have a tendency to get out of control quickly. Most people never think their home or property is going to get overrun with pests. And that’s exactly what they want you to think. It all starts with just one pest. You might see a lonely insect or spider in your home and think … Read more

Meet The Team: Richard Vilness

Lincoln and Ricky - 2017

Richard Vilness recently celebrated his five-year anniversary with Poulin’s Pest Control! Ricky works at our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan branch as a Heat Technician. Ricky started working with Poulin’s after a friend of his was taking part in a summer school program, he was most interested in the unique aspect of pest control and how the day-to-day … Read more

Season’s Greetings from Poulin’s

Happy New Year

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season filled with joy and laughter, may you have many successes and prosper in the new year!