Category: Disease Carrying Pests
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EPA Weighs In On the Use of Dry Ice for Rat Abatement
Warmer winters have led to an increase in rat populations, which has led to city governments taking steps to address this problem. However, the methods they’re using have come under fire from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Dry Ice in Big Cities New York, Chicago, Boston and other big cities have tried using dry ice…
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This Year’s Wet Winter Means More Summer Insects in New Jersey
The winter months are over, but all the snow and rain we had in NJ means that you can expect to see a lot more bugs this summer. If you normally deal with mosquitoes and other pests during summer, their numbers might be even higher than usual. Effects of Weather on Bugs Having a lot…
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News Flash: New Disease Carried by NJ Ticks Attacks the Brain
Ticks might not be among the most common reasons to hire NJ pest control services, but these pests are posing an even bigger danger to homeowners in the state. Researchers have found that ticks are capable of transmitting an illness that attacks human brains. Powassan Virus There haven’t been that many cases of the Powassan…
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Molecular and Genetic Alterations May be Able to Render Common Pests Sterile
The warmer months of the year mean that certain types of pests are around more. Pest control companies in New Jersey deal with fruit flies, ants, bees and several other insect pests all summer long. Thanks to new research findings, improved forms of pest control could be on the way. Wolbachia Bacteria Wolbachia bacteria is…
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Scent from Shed Bed Bug Skins May Become Bed Bug Trap Bait
Getting rid of bed bugs can be a headache, even for the best exterminator in Farmingdale, since these pests have been able to build up a resistance to commonly used pesticides. Fortunately, researchers are working on making it easier to eliminate them by studying their shed skins. Shed Skin Scents Scientists at the University of…
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Rat and Mouse Infestations May Cause Serious Health Issues
Having a rodent infestation in your home isn’t just a threat to your food supplies. Rats and mice can also put your health at risk. Find out why you might need to find the best exterminator in Wall to help you put an end to an infestation before you and your family get sick. These…