Category: Problem Insects

  • What Damage Do Termites Cause and What Does It Look Like?

    Termites can cause serious damage to homes, but it’s not always easy to spot. These pests can eat away at wooden structures from the inside. While these structures appear solid on the outside, they might be hollow and weak on the inside. How can you tell if you need to have Freehold exterminators over to…

  • How Long Does a Termite Queen Live and How Many Eggs Will She Lay?

    Termites are notorious for building large colonies and causing costly and potentially dangerous damage to homes throughout NJ. Our Tom’s River termite control professionals deal with these pests on a regular basis, since infestations are common. One of the reasons that termites are so numerous is due to the queen and the number of eggs…

  • Even Realtors Caution Home Sellers and Buyers About Termites

    When you’re buying or selling a home, the presence of termites is something important to watch for. As a home buyer, you don’t want to end up purchasing a home with an infestation. As a seller, you don’t want to turn potential buyers away if your home has a termite problem. Termites are notorious for…

  • Don’t Have the Termite Home from Hell – Get a Quality Termite Treatment

    Having dependable NJ termite control is one of the best ways to stop infestations from becoming worse. When things go wrong with pest control, they can create conditions that allow termites to thrive. These are just a few examples of what can happen. Missed Signs of Activity One house in the southeastern U.S. ended up…

  • What to Know About the Baldfaced Hornet?

    When you see a big black and yellow flying insect, you might assume it’s a hornet, but some of these are actually different species. The baldfaced hornet is a yellowjacket species that Monmouth County pest control professionals deal with. Here’s what you should know about this stinging insect. Baldfaced hornets are common in most of…

  • Fun Facts: Huge Insects from Around the World

    Sorry folks, it’s no urban myth – these bugs are real! But don’t worry, they won’t become part of your NJ pest control nightmare. The size of a kitten… The Goliath Beetle, native to Africa’s tropical forests, can weigh up to 3.5 ounces – nearly 1/4 pound! One of the biggest bugs on earth in…