Category: Biting Insects
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New Jersey Spiders to Watch For All Year Long
NJ residents may notice a slowdown of ants, bees, flies, and mosquitos now that the weather has turned chilly. Some of these spring and summertime pests are hunkering down for the upcoming winter, while others are dying off as their species only allows them to live through the warmer months. One type of critter that…
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Bed Bugs Still Biting According To The NPMA
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of Kentucky have three surveys of bed bugs for pest control professionals across the United States. According to more than 250 respondents, 99.6 percent have tackled the bloodsucking pests over the past year, which is an increase since the last time the survey was completed. According…
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Where Mosquitos Spend The Colder Months
Have you noticed that mosquitos disappear at the first sign of a chill in the air? A warm day or two however will cause these blood thirsty creatures to appear seemingly from nowhere. How is it possible that mosquitoes are able to pop up just like magic? Do they sense the heat, hatch and seek…
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The Never Ending Battle With NJ Fleas Part 2 Of 2
Continuing from Friday… Fleas do not fly, but they are excellent jumpers. They are known to jump 13 inches vertically and 7 inches horizontally. Converting that to human terms, it is the equivalent of a human jumping 450 feet horizontally and 250 vertically. Fleas have a limited sense of smell so they must rely on…
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The Never Ending Battle With NJ Fleas Part 1 Of 2
There are many types of insects that feed upon the blood of humans and animals. One such bug is the flea. If these pests happen to enter your home, they make eradication of the bloodsuckers extremely difficult report Monmouth County, NJ exterminators. As many people have been returning from their summertime vacations they have been surprised…
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Why Are Mosquitos So Successful?
Spring, summer, and fall bring about many types of pests both big and small. Some are just annoying as they nibble on plant life and make a mess of prized garden areas. Other types of seasonal insects are annoying and dangerous to deal with such as mosquitos report Monmouth County, NJ exterminators. Here are some interesting…