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  • Why Should I Be Worried About Carpenter Ants?

    Carpenter ants are common pests that show up in NJ homes. These wood-chewing ants are a big problem for homeowners, but not as damaging as termites. If you see these large ants in your home, it’s important to get in touch with your pest control company in Freehold as soon as possible. Carpenter Ant Damage…

  • Late Summer – Box Elder Bugs Look to Move In With You to Stay Warm

    As temperatures cool off in the fall, some types of bugs look for warm places to stay during the winter months. Box elder bugs are one of the species that want to share your home in cold weather. Knowing more about these bugs can help you prevent them from coming into your home. • Box…

  • Zika and You, What You Need to Know Now

    Mosquitoes used to be merely a nuisance due to the itchy bites they cause, but in recent years these pests have been spreading diseases in the U.S. The most recent threat from mosquitoes is the spread of the Zika virus. What is Zika and why is it a problem? • Zika is a virus that…

  • Fall is Clover Mite Season – How to Keep These Red Buggers Out

    While clover mites are not necessarily harmful to humans or pets, they can be a nuisance, especially when you smash them, which results in a stain. Keeping mites out of your home is best done in two parts – cover prevention and miticide. Around Your Home Clover mites generally need grass or other types of…

  • What You Need to Know About Head Lice Before School Starts

    Every parent dreads it: your child comes home with a note from school saying they have head lice. While you may think that head lice only manifests itself when children live in dirty conditions, they can latch onto anybody’s hair. Head lice generally do not thrive in dirty environments, though other pests certainly can. Lice…

  • Not All Stinging Insects Are Bad. Bees Are Quite Important To Agriculture.

    Sometimes it’s difficult to identify what type of stinging insect you may have nesting on your property. Wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and honey bees are most likely the ones you’ll encounter. Of these, bees are the most common species you’ll see during the summer months. While the first three help to pollinate flowers and vegetables,…