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....
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...
Top April Insect Pests in New Jersey
Spring weather brings out all kinds of pests that were laying low all winter long. What kinds of pests can you expect to deal with this season? Find out more about common spring pests, and keep in mind that you might end up...
New Jersey Wood Damaging Pests: The Powderpost Beetle
When you think of pests that destroy wood, termites and carpenter ants might come to mind first. However, there are other types of pests that can damage wood in your NJ home. Powder post beetles are one of these kinds of pests...
NJ Carpenter Ant Control – Carpenter Ant Damage Versus Termite Damage What to Know
Termites and carpenter ants are among the top reasons for needing NJ pest control services in order to prevent wood damage. How do you know which one of these pests you have in your home, though? Find out more about how to tell...
NJ Carpenter Ant Control – Tips to Identifying a Carpenter Ant Problem
All kinds of ants can cause problems for you as a homeowner in NJ, but one species in particular can cause considerable damage to your house. Carpenter ants can quickly become a huge problem when infestations are left untreated....
NJ Ant Control – Disease Carrying Pharaoh Ant Colonies Spread by Budding
You might think of ants as a nuisance in your home when they ruin your food supplies, but what about a health hazard? Pharaoh ants are able to spread disease as they go through homes foraging for food. Find out more about pharaoh...