Category: Insect Identification
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Are Yellow Jackets Bees or Wasps?
During the summer months, Monmouth County NJ pest control companies deal with yellow jackets and other stinging pests. Although you might hear yellow jackets referred to as bees, they’re actually not. These pests are a type of wasp. Yellow Jacket Identification Do you have honeybees or yellow jackets in your yard? You can tell yellow…
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Seen These Insects Yet in Your New Jersey Home?
NJ is home to tons of different insect species. While many of these live outdoors, some of them make their home inside your home. You might need to hire NJ pest control services if you end up having one or more of these pests in your house. These are just some of the bugs that…
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Four Tips to Prevent Bee Stings
Warmer temperatures mean you and your family will most likely be spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, this time of year is also when bees are active. While honeybees can be beneficial for plants and flowers, you don’t want yourself or your family members getting stung. Use these tips to prevent bee stings. Wear Darker Colors…
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Interesting Insect Facts: The Spotted Camel Back Cricket Does Not Bite
Crickets aren’t usually among the top reasons to hire Ocean County pest control services. They’re typically not as much of a problem as ants or termites, but their presence can be a nuisance. When it comes to spotted camel crickets, their presence can be downright alarming. Startling Behavior Spotted camel crickets are large crickets that…
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Invasive Insects: The Asian Tiger Mosquito Arrives in New Jersey
Having a problem with native mosquito populations is enough to prompt homeowners to hire Ocean County pest control services. However, an invasive species could be causing even more problems for NJ homeowners this summer. This species is known as the Asian tiger mosquito. What Do They Look Like? Asian tiger mosquitoes have a similar build…
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A Homeowners Guide to Insects Commonly Found in New Jersey
NJ has plenty of bugs around that can end up becoming pests when they invade homes. Some of these bugs are more common than others. NJ homeowners should be familiar with the more common types of insect pests and get help from Ocean County pest control services if needed. Bed Bugs Bed bugs are a…