Category: Insects
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Bed Bugs Invade NJ Municipal Court
Bed bugs are becoming a bigger problem around the country, and New Jersey is no exception. The Jersey City Municipal Court recently dealt with a bed bug infestation this past summer after battling these tiny pests back in 2010. Bed bugs in the court were detected using dogs that are specially trained to sniff out…
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Watch Out for These Winter Pests in NJ
As the weather gets colder, certain kinds of pests seek shelter indoors. During summer, spiders and other pests typically stay outdoors where they have access to a steady supply of food. The colder weather makes it harder for them to stay safe from the elements and find enough to eat, leading them to make their…
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What’s a Ghost Ant?
If you’ve ever noticed pale brownish-yellow ants crawling around, these are known as ghost ants. They get their name from the fact that their coloring makes them very difficult to see. Although they don’t bite or sting, they’re capable of building colonies that number in the thousands, which makes them hard to get rid of.…
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Highlight on the Indian Meal Moth – a Pantry Pest
When you think of pantry pests, insects like ants, gnats and fruit flies probably come to mind, but there’s another one you should be aware of. Indian meal moths can also get into your pantry and ruin some of your food supplies. Indian meal moths are elongated bugs with a reddish-brown coloring on their wings.…
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What’s a Snow Flea?
You’ve heard of fleas that infest dogs and cats, but what about snow fleas? These are actually insects known as springtails that are capable of remaining active and alive throughout the winter. Before calling in Monmouth County pest control experts, keep in mind that snow fleas aren’t fleas. Instead, they’re insects with black segmented bodies…