Category: Insect Identification
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Crickets, An Unpleasant Houseguest
In China, having a cricket in your home is a sign of good luck. In fact, to some, crickets are so revered, once captured, they are adorned with special little cricket houses, fed well and tended to daily. When they sing their glorious song it’s considered joyful music. For many of us here in the…
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Tick-borne Diseases Could Spell Trouble For Humans And Animals
The blacklegged tick, more commonly known as the deer tick, and sometimes called the bear tick, is a troublesome pest to encounter says New Jersey pest control professionals. Lyme disease can be transmitted by the bite of a deer tick to both humans and animals. It is a potentially serious bacterial infection, which is typically…
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Stink Bugs Are Still A Menacing Pest In New Jersey
New Jersey pest control professionals are certain that before long the brown marmorated stink bug will unfortunately be returning to the homes and businesses throughout New Jersey. As the cooler fall temperature arrive, stink bugs will make their way from vegetation areas to structures trying to find a warm spot to hibernate for the winter…
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NJ Pest Control Professionals Report That Rainy Days Are Sending Ants Indoors
New Jersey pest control professionals report that thanks to Hurricane Irene and the onslaught of summer tropical storms, ants are making their way indoors in mass droves. On personal business this week, I witnessed massive amounts of ants descending upon the interior of a doctor’s office. They entered through the front door, trailed throughout a…
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No Matter Who’s Counting…Bed Bugs Are Everywhere!
New Jersey pest control experts agree that no matter how you view the statistics, bed bug infestations are skyrocketing upwards. Despite the resurgence in the past ten years, most government agencies throughout the United States are not required or choose not to track bed bug infestation rates. Some school districts, such as the New York…
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Hotel Bed Bug Attack Sends Woman To Hospital
New Jersey pest control experts report that bed bug infestations are still running rampant throughout the United States. People can become victims of these tiny bloodsuckers at any moment in time and, despite the widespread information on the nasty critters, many people are often surprised to learn that bed bugs are the problem pest. Bed…