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Fire Ants Love to Build!
If you’ve watched a child build, you’ll see someone who is focused on what they’re doing, who might have a plan, but most certainly loves to build. Fire ants are the same way. And if you’ve seen the place where an ant has built, you’ll see the work that goes into their creation. An article put…
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Do You Hate Ants So Much You’d Burn Down Your Home? One Man Did – by Accident.
Ants are no strangers to NJ homeowners and Ocean County NJ pest control companies. These tiny pests routinely make their way inside homes, where they spread germs and ruin food. If you’re tempted to get rid of them on your own, it’s important to watch what you use. Fighting Ants with Fire One man in…
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That Red Ant May Not Be a Fire Ant, But Rather a Red Pavement Ant
Are your Ocean County pest control services coming prepared to battle the right bug? Those red ants lighting up your pavement like a scene from a horror movie may not be the fire ants you feared – but red pavement ants. Seeing Red? Food fanatics with a penchant for sweets, the red pavement ant sends…
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Need Some Help with Ants? Top Tips on Controlling Ants
Ants are a common problem in and around NJ homes, especially during the summer months. These pests keep pest control companies in Freehold busy all summer long. While some ants can contaminate food supplies, others can cause fire hazards by chewing on wires or structural damage by chewing through wood. You can reduce your risk…
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Three More Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Ants in New Jersey
With our last post about ants, we talked about three colony facts. This time, we want you to know about Myrmica rubra Linnaeus, also known as the European red or fire ant. A lot of insect pests have found their way into New Jersey from other areas of the world. Although many people think that this ant species…
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What Are Ants Doing While We’re Sleeping?
While seeing ants in your home isn’t something to be happy about, these tiny creatures do have some fascinating habits that are interesting to learn about. Have you ever wondered what ants spend all night doing while you’re sound sleep in bed? These mainly nocturnal insects keep themselves very busy. What each ant does depends…