Stinging Insect’s Queen Death Does Not Mean Death of the Hive or Nest
Getting rid of the queen in a bee or wasp colony doesn’t have the effect you might be expecting. While you might think that killing the queen will destroy the entire colony, this isn’t what happens. Instead of trying to eliminate...
New Jersey’s Growing Health Threat from Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Warmer temperatures overall are creating longer seasons for mosquitoes to stay active. This could lead to serious problems with one type of mosquito that is known for carrying diseases. You might end up needing mosquito control...
Scientists Uncover New Uses for Wolbachia Bacteria in Stopping Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquitoes are among the most common pests in NJ when it’s warm out. Since certain types can carry disease, it’s important to protect yourself. The good news is that scientists have learned more about how to fight mosquito-borne...
Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes from Biting
When you go outside this summer, it can be hard to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. While most mosquitoes come out in the evening, Asian tiger mosquitoes are out during the day. Whether you’re out during the daytime or...
The State of New Jersey – Mosquito Control Is More Important than Ever
No one wants to deal with mosquito bites, but keeping mosquitoes at bay serves another purpose. These bugs can spread diseases, such as West Nile virus, so the New Jersey Mosquito Control Commission is urging NJ residents to take...
Summer Brings an Increased Threat of Mosquito-Borne Disease
Mosquitoes in NJ have been known to spread West Nile virus, but that isn’t the only disease you need to worry about. There’s one mosquito species that’s responsible for spreading potentially serious diseases in other...
What NJ Residents Need to Know About Kissing Bugs
Could kissing bugs be a concern for NJ homeowners? These bugs are normally found in Latin America, but they’ve been showing up in the U.S. Your biggest concern is that infected bugs can spread Chagas disease. Kissing Bugs These...
Check Your Laundry Hamper – Bed Bugs Love the Ripe Smell of Dirty Laundry
Bed bugs don’t always hang out on beds looking for people to bite. You can find these small pests in many other parts of your home. In fact, bed bugs are known to be drawn to piles of dirty laundry. Bed Bugs and Laundry When...