Category: Spider
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Learn More About Spiders Commonly Found in New Jersey
Spiders. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, spin webs, and are super fast when skittering across a surface. On top of that, they look menacing and other worldly, and can make a grown person cringe. There are around 50,000 spider types in the world and Allison Pest Control NJ takes care of handling…
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Smithsonian Loves NJ Residents’ Jumping Spider Image
Some pests have a photogenic and magnetic personality. So it is with jumping spiders. Recently this tiny spider was photographed by NJ resident, Barbara Storm, who submitted a picture of the spider perched on a begonia pedal to the 13th annual Smithsonian photo contest. According to Ms. Storm, the jumping spider lives in the backyard…
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What Would Happen to a World Without Bugs – Thought for the Day
Ants, flies and other bugs prompt many NJ homeowners to seek help from Monmouth County pest control experts. While these bugs can be a headache for homeowners, the world would be in much worse shape if all of them disappeared. A world without insects would affect all life on the planet. Bugs play a crucial…
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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…
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Brown Recluse Spider Bites Need Medical Attention
Brown recluses are spiders that range from light to dark brown and measure up to a half inch long. While they do some good by eating cockroaches and other pests, their bites can be serious. Brown recluse spiders bite people when defending themselves. Both the males and females are capable of inflicting venomous bites that…