Category: Household Insects
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Fleas…A Year-Round Menace
Guess what bug I am? I can jump up to 3 feet. I do not fly. I am happy living indoors or outdoors. Once I am present, I multiply very quickly. I am considered to be a parasite. I can lie dormant in all life stages. I am considered to be the worst disease carrier…
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Bugs I Love To Love Part 1 Of 2
In my younger years, I hated all insects, with the exception of butterflies. Anything that ran across the floor, scurried up a wall, dangled from a ceiling, buzzed by my ear, delivered a powerful punch with its stinger, or tried to share my dinner was enough to make me go running from the room. As…
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Plumbing Problems Lead To NJ Drain Flies
Drain flies, otherwise known as moth flies, are tiny flies that typically gather in or around bathrooms or kitchen areas. Adults grow to about 1/10th of an inch long. They are black, gray, or brownish in color. They have a fuzzy moth-like body with wings that have a dense layer of hair. Monmouth County, NJ…
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Coming Soon To A Home Near You…The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
For years American’s have long enjoyed the spoils of goods that been imported from China and other parts of Asia. One accidental import however has caused a huge uproar in 38 states and has left a foul stench flowing in its pathway. The brown marmorated stink bug, which snuck onto American soil via shipping containers,…
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The Disgusting Habits Of House Flies
HOUSE FLIES…Everyone has encountered them at some point in time. There are over 300,000 species of flies that have currently been identified report pest control professionals in Ocean Country, NJ. They are a common household pest both indoors and outdoors. Flies are often just brushed away as an annoying creature that is a bother at…
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Beware Of The Invasion Of The Fleas
Anyone who has ever suffered from having fleas in their house can tell you that the experience can drive you mad! Their constant need for blood and their ability to infest every type of fabric based piece of furniture will make sleeping nearly impossible. Carpets are one of their favorite areas to nest and hang…