Category: Insect Identification
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Oh…Those Stink Bugs Really Stink!
Many people in New Jersey and throughout other parts of the eastern United States have been complaining for months about the stink bugs that seem to have decided to set up shop and not leave without a fight. These odorous pests were accidentally introduced to Pennsylvania over ten years ago and have been causing trouble…
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Drain Flies Are An Annoying Little Pest
The not so lovely drain fly goes by several different names. Besides a drain fly, it’s been called a sewer fly, drain moth, and filter fly. These tiny little bugs are brown or black in color and are commonly found hanging around drainpipe openings. The drain fly measures no longer than 1/5 of an inch…
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Don’t Let Yellow Jackets Spoil Your Outdoor Fun
The yellow jacket wasp is known for its outdoor shenanigans. They can become quite the outdoor nuisance pest in New Jersey, especially in August through October. These pesky wasps spend their days bothering humans as they scavenge for food at cookouts, campsites, fairs, sporting events, outside restaurants and picnics too. When not pestering humans during…
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Could It Be A Flea On Me?
If you have ever had a flea infestation problem or been bitten by fleas, you know how annoying these blood suckers can be. Fleas can be found on household pets and furry creatures that run through the yard. Once an infestation occurs inside your living space, fleas will set up shop in carpets, sofas, pet…
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Cockroaches In New Jersey
Cockroaches are the most common, and one of the most feared insects, that can infest homes in New Jersey and across the United States. There are approximately 4,500 species of cockroaches worldwide, but only a few are considered to be household pests. Most people find cockroaches to be repulsive housemates. They are known to transmit…