Preventing an Aphid Problem in Your Garden
You’ve poured time and care into your garden, watching your plants grow. Then, you notice them: tiny, pear-shaped insects clustered on the new growth. These are aphids, and they can quickly become a significant problem for your...
Look Out for the Spring Ant Invasion
As temperatures rise in New Jersey, nature wakes up—and so do common household pests like ants. With each passing week, these tiny insects become more active, venturing out in search of food and shelter. If you know which ants...
Spring Pests: Your New Jersey Watchlist
Winter is finally retreating, but as the Garden State thaws, a new problem emerges. Warmer temperatures signal a wake-up call for New Jersey’s most persistent pests. While you prepare your garden for spring, insects and...
New Jersey’s Carpenter Bee Season
Spring in New Jersey usually brings blooming flowers, warmer days, and unfortunately, the low-frequency drone of carpenter bees. While these large, shiny black bees often look like bumblebees, they possess a much more destructive...
Why Winter Doesn’t Stop Coastal New Jersey Pests
Many people assume that once the temperatures drop along the Jersey Shore, pests simply disappear. You might think the cold ocean breeze sends bugs and rodents packing, but the reality is quite different. Instead of leaving,...
Prevent Stink Bugs This February
The sun is shining, and for a moment, it almost feels like spring. You walk over to a window to enjoy the rare February warmth, only to find a familiar, shield-shaped insect crawling on the glass. It’s a stink bug, and...
Fire Hazards You Didn’t Know About: Pests and Electrical Wiring
You lock your doors at night and check the batteries in your smoke detectors, but a silent threat might still be hiding inside your walls. While most homeowners worry about faulty appliances or unattended candles, a significant...
Do Record-Low Temperatures Impact the Pest Forecast?
This winter’s record-low temperatures have been the talk of the town, but what does this intense cold spell mean for pests? Read on for our pest forecast for spring and summer! While we bundle up indoors, insects face a battle...