The Stigma of a Bed Bug Infestation is Real
When someone you know has bed bugs in their home, how willing would you be to visit them? Bed bug infestations can create a stigma that drives friends and family members apart. It’s important to keep a few things in mind about...
Asian Longhorn Ticks Can Survive Our NJ Winters
Invasive Asian longhorned ticks have made their way to NJ. While these ticks don’t pose much of a threat to humans, they can be a problem for sheep and other livestock. Scientists recently found that these ticks are able to...
Ants and Cold Weather – What Happens to Ant Activity?
One of the benefits of winter is that temperatures drop enough for ants to become inactive. Cold weather causes these insects to go into a dormant state until warmer weather arrives. Keep in mind that you might need pest control...
What Type of Termite Do I Have?
Termites are insect pests that can do an incredible amount of damage to homes before they’re even discovered. When you live in NJ, there are certain types of termites that you’re more likely to encounter. If you have any of these...
What’s a Spider Cricket?
If you’ve seen a bug in your basement that looks sort of like a cross between a spider and a cricket, that pest is known as a spider cricket or camel cricket. These large crickets can become a problem for NJ homeowners when they...
The CDC Report: Diseases Indirectly Transmitted by Mice and Other Rodents Part Two
Mice and rats can make you sick through direct contact with contaminated dust, food and water. However, they can also spread diseases through indirect means. Learn more about these diseases, and get prompt help from Monmouth...
The CDC Report: Diseases Directly Transmitted by Mice and Other Rodents Part One
Mice are a nuisance in homes when they invade pantries and contaminate food, but these aren’t the only problems they cause. These rodents can also spread diseases to humans, which puts you and your family at risk. It’s important...
Mice – Squeezing Into Your Home Through Impossibly Small Holes
Mice seem to have a knack for finding ways to get into homes, even when large cracks and gaps are sealed up. How do they manage to do this? Find out more about how mice get into homes, and remember to have Monmouth County pest...