Category: Household Insects

  • How Do I Know If I Have Cockroaches?

    Nothing gives you a case of the “creepy-crawlies” like suspecting that you might have a cockroach infestation. With the warmer weather approaching, all kinds of pests are going to begin making an appearance after a long winter. Cockroaches are just one type of household pest that you might have to deal with this year. Most…

  • How Do I Know If I Have Bed Bugs?

    One of the biggest pest control nightmares any homeowner could face is bed bugs. There’s a sense of dread you experience when you realize you have a bed bug infestation. However, the sooner you realize you have a problem, the sooner you can do something about it. If you live in New Jersey, it’s a good idea to…

  • How to Exterminate NJ Termites – Part 2

    Exterminating termites is not a do-it-yourself job. It takes professional knowledge of termite biology and behavior, specialized equipment and insecticides, and considerable experience to eliminate these wood-devouring pests. As noted in our previous post, the Eastern subterranean termites that infest 1 in 5 Monmouth and Ocean County homes live in inaccessible underground nests which complicates…

  • How to Exterminate NJ Termites – Part 1

    Termite extermination is a job for experienced professionals for three main reasons: 1. The Eastern subterranean termites that chew on the foundation timbers of Monmouth and Ocean County homes live in massive nests deep underground. The termites that exterminators find munching on the support beams of your New Jersey home are workers foraging for food…

  • Got Ants? Don’t Spray Them; Call an Exterminator

    It’s human nature. You see a column of ants marching across your kitchen floor and you reach for the spray. Problem solved! Well, not really. You might not see any ants for a few days, but they’ll be back. The Problem with Insect Sprays Monmouth County homeowners can spend the spring and summer in a…

  • Termites vs. Carpenter Ants: What’s Destroying Your House

    Both termites and carpenter ants are wood destroying pests that can cause expensive damage to Monmouth County, NJ homes. Both insect species live in huge social colonies governed by caste systems that dictate each individual’s role in the colony. And both termites and carpenter ants expand their colonies by swarming. However, these two insect species…