Category: Animals
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Insects Move Inside During Our Wet and Cool Summer
Summer has arrived, and this year’s rainy weather is keeping Freehold exterminators busy, driving ants and other unwanted pests inside. Rest assured, insects aren’t putting down roots in your home or business because it is dirty, they’re simply looking for higher ground. A pesky progression Coming from outdoors, through the walls, and into your home…
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Fun Facts: What Animals Act as Weathermen?
Tom’s River pest control professionals see a lot of interesting creatures. Some of them can even predict the weather! Is your local weatherman being put to shame by the prediction skills of these furry, feathered and funky forecasters? Cows, sheep, and horses… Turn their tails to rain, lying down as the pressure drops and huddling…
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Proactive Rat Tip Chat Line by City Government Gets Great Response
A recent online chat in Washington gave residents an opportunity to ask questions and receive advice about rodents. The district also offers a hotline where residents can call in to report problems with rats or sightings. Here are a few of the questions people shared and some of the advice given regarding rats and what…
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Are UK Pesticide Resistant Super Rats Coming Our Way?
You may have heard the stories of the “super rats” in England that are resistant to rodenticides. They have been found in public places like hospitals, and pest control companies seem to be at a loss as to what to do about them. Old Pesticides VS Modern Rats The biggest issue here is that pesticide companies…
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Just How Destructive Are NJ Groundhogs?
It’s bad enough a certain infamous groundhog postponed your “spring break” from this season’s miserably cold winter. But did you know he and his brethren were capable of ruining your scenic Freehold yard as well? Just how much damage can that Punxsutawney pest’s relatives do? Groundhogs can… Make large mounds, excavating 700 pounds of dirt…