The Horrifying Potential of the Zika Virus
You might have heard about the Zika virus in the news in recent years. This virus, which mostly occurs in parts of South and Central America, has been found in the U.S. Since the World Health Organization has warned about a...
Mosquitoes Are Hard to Love, So Why Should We Tolerate Them?
There’s no doubt that mosquitoes are a nuisance and a public health threat, but is there anything to appreciate about these insects? Mosquitoes do serve one beneficial purpose. Mosquitoes and the Food Chain Mosquitoes provide...
Eight Mosquito-Borne Illnesses to Be Aware Of
Some types of mosquitoes are able to spread certain diseases, which makes professional pest control in Monmouth County so important for you and your family. While some of the following diseases aren’t found in NJ, yet, changing...
Enjoy the Outdoors this Summer But Monitor Your Family for Tick Bites
When you and your family are outside this summer, be on the lookout for ticks and tick bites. These pests have increased in population in many parts of the northeast in recent years. Since they can cause diseases, such as Lyme...
What do Rutgers Entomologists Want You to Know About Bed Bug Dispersion – Part Two
Our last post covered the findings of a research team from Rutgers University, which studied the way bed bugs move from apartment to apartment. What do these findings mean for bed bug control? Apartment building owners should...
What do Rutgers Entomologists Want You to Know About Bed Bug Dispersion – Part One
How are bed bugs able to spread from apartment to apartment in multi-family buildings? A group of researchers at Rutgers University studied this several years ago to determine how these pests disperse. This research has shed more...
How to Avoid Spider Bites – Tips from Penn State Entomologists
Several kinds of spiders make their home in NJ. Although spiders can be beneficial to have around, since they eat nuisance insects, some can bite. Keep these tips in mind to lower your risk of being bitten by a spider. If...
What Penn State Entomologists Want You to Know About the NJ Odorous House Ant
Odorous house ants are among the many types of ants that are found in NJ. These ants can quickly become a major nuisance in your home if they invade and establish a colony. Find out more about these ants, including what they look...