Three Common Pests You will See This New Jersey Winter

When the temperature drops, insects and other pests search for warmer quarters, like your cozy home. Watch out for these three pests that are common winter targets of pest control in Ocean County NJ.

1. Winged Carpenter Ants

Winged carpenter ants are never a welcome sight, but they’re particularly problematic during winter months. It’s not necessarily unusual to see a stray winged ant or two in the summer, when they may fly in and out. But when winged ants are spotted indoors during winter, it most likely indicates the presence of a nest somewhere in the home.

2. Rodents

Unfortunately, when settlers made their way to America in the 17th and 18th centuries, they brought rats and mice along as stowaways. Rodents are opportunistic invaders, finding their way inside the smallest openings. In addition to causing structural damage to buildings with their incessant gnawing, rats and mice are known carriers of diseases, making them a serious health risk as well.

3. Bed Bugs

During the 20th century, development of powerful pesticides virtually eliminated the threat of bed bugs. Then the dawn of the new millennium also ushered in a new strain of bed bugs that are pesticide-resistant. Bed bugs attach themselves to people, packages, and other carriers that allow them to travel undetected until you start noticing dark stains on your bedding or itchy red bites on your skin.

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Keep your home pest-free this winter. Contact Allison Pest Control today to schedule a free inspection.