Ant Queens’ Sacrifice for Starting a New Colony
All ant colonies have a queen who usually focuses on reproductive tasks. However, researchers have found that some do another task that would typically be done by workers. Learn more about this unusual task for ant queens, and...
Ants Sacrifice Sick Companions, Putting Colony Growth First
Ants are known for being busy bugs, and it turns out that they’re also highly efficient when it comes to protecting their colony. In fact, these pests will do whatever it takes to make sure that their colony continues to thrive....
Carpenter Bees, the Bee without the Sting
During spring and summer in NJ, you might dread going outdoors and having to deal with stinging insects. The good news is that not all bees that you see flying around are able to sting you. Carpenter bees, which tend to hover...
Mosquitoes May be Living and Breeding Inside Your Home
Mosquitoes can make you miserable when you spend time outdoors on warm evenings, but did you know that these bugs can also become a problem in your home? Find out more about how these pests enter homes, and don’t hesitate to get...
Fleas in Arizona Have Tested Positive for a Deadly Plague
Fleas are known for being a nuisance thanks to their bites and tendency to cause large infestations that NJ pest control services have to deal with. However, they could end up becoming an even bigger problem. Learn more about...
Rat Eradication Solved This Island’s Mosquito Problem
Mosquitoes, including the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, are notorious for attacking humans in order to feed. However, researchers on one island in the Pacific have been spared from mosquito bites thanks to the disappearance of...
Don’t Move In Before You Do a Mouse Check!
The last thing you want to deal with when settling into your new home is a mouse infestation. Since these small pests can be sneaky, you might need to do some sleuthing to find out if there are any in your new house or apartment....
New Jersey Wood Damaging Pests: Carpenter Bees
When you see large bees buzzing around your home’s exterior rather than around flowers, they’re not bumble bees. It’s easy to mistake carpenter bees for bumble bees, but they’re two very different species. Find out more about...