Category: News

  • That Red Ant May Not Be a Fire Ant, But Rather a Red Pavement Ant

    Are your Ocean County pest control services coming prepared to battle the right bug? Those red ants lighting up your pavement like a scene from a horror movie may not be the fire ants you feared – but red pavement ants. Seeing Red? Food fanatics with a penchant for sweets, the red pavement ant sends…

  • NJ Invasive Species Strike Team Monitors Insect Populations

    As climate change continues to cause higher than average temperatures, more and more invasive species are finding their way to NJ. Our Ocean County pest control services have been dealing with these pests more often than in the past, since their numbers are increasing. Thankfully, invasive species are being monitored in NJ. Effects of Climate…

  • Invasive Insects: Even Non-Native Insects Want to Make New Jersey Home

    Native pest species aren’t the only ones you need to worry about as a homeowner. Many homeowners also end up needing Monmouth County pest control services due to invasive or non-native species. These are just a few of the more common invasive species in NJ: Asian Tiger Mosquito These mosquitoes are known for their black…

  • Pantry Pests Make a Comeback in Monmouth County, New Jersey

    Flies and ants are usually considered common kitchen pests, but there are other pests that NJ homeowners should be aware of. Pantry pests, which can invade food supplies, are making a comeback in NJ. These pests aren’t a health threat to humans, but they can cause significant damage to food supplies stored in pantries and…

  • Australian Team Studies Termites’ Weird Head Banging Behavior

    Termites are among the worst of pests, and they give pest control companies in New Jersey plenty to do. Although termites can wreak havoc on residential buildings, they exhibit some fascinating behaviors, as some researchers have recently discovered. Soft Footsteps Ants are the main predators that termites have to worry about. As a result, termites…

  • Molecular and Genetic Alterations May be Able to Render Common Pests Sterile

    The warmer months of the year mean that certain types of pests are around more. Pest control companies in New Jersey deal with fruit flies, ants, bees and several other insect pests all summer long. Thanks to new research findings, improved forms of pest control could be on the way. Wolbachia Bacteria Wolbachia bacteria is…