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...
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...
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...
New Jersey Wasps: Wasps and Paper Wasps
When the weather gets warmer, wasps become more of a problem for property owners in NJ. These stinging insects become more active in spring and stay busy throughout the summer months and well into fall. Find out more about paper...
New Jersey Wood Damaging Pests: Carpenter Ants
Not all ants are a pantry or kitchen problem in homes. Some ants are known for destroying wood, which can lead to a considerable amount of expensive damage. Carpenter ants are wood-destroying ants that may require a call to a NJ...
New Jersey Ants: The Argentine Ant – a Non-Native Ant Moves In
Warmer weather means that all kinds of ants are making their presence known in NJ. However, not all of these ants are native species. An invasive species, known as the Argentine ant, has found its way to our state. Learn more...