Category: Problem Insects
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Cockroaches Are A Dangerous Pest Part II Of II
Continuing from Monday… • Remove debris that provides cockroaches safe places to hide and nest. Boxes and newspapers are some of their favorite nesting sites. In a pinch…they will even eat them if there is nothing else tasty to eat! • Cockroaches, like other unsightly pests (ants, mice, rats etc) love the crumbs that we humans leave…
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Cockroaches Are A Dangerous Pest Part I Of II
If you have ever had a cockroach infestation, there is no doubt that you think that they are a filthy beast to have running around your home or business. They scurry through cupboards, drawers, sinks, floors, under carpets, and walls with ease. Cockroaches are more than just an annoying pest, for some folks, they can…
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Keeping Your Family Safe Against The West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is more than an annoyance; it is a dangerous virus that can cause a serious life altering illness. West Nile Virus is transmitted from the bite of mosquitoes. For some people in the United States, West Nile Virus has proven to be fatal. In 2010, in New Jersey, so far there have only…
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Insect With Many Legs Bugging New Jersey Residents
Many Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey residents are reporting that they are seeing an increase of creepy crawling bugs this summer season. While usually found enjoying the great outdoors, centipedes and millipedes are on the upswing in many parts of New Jersey homes. These nocturnal multi-legged problem insects tend to venture inside when the…
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When The Bed Bugs Are Biting, We’ll Come A Fighting! Part II Of II
Continuing from Wednesday Bed bugs are mostly active at night, but will feed during the day, especially if the infestation is a bad one. They are attracted to the CO2 that we exhale and the heat that our bodies emit. You will find bed bugs most active (ready to feed) between the hours of 2:00…
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When The Bed Bugs Are Biting, We’ll Come A Fighting! Part I Of II
Bed bugs are a small blood sucking parasite that feed solely on the blood of warm blooded animals. They prefer humans, but will feed on dogs, cats, birds, or rodents, if humans are not available. Full grown bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed and can easily be seen with the human…