Category: Spider
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Top Winter Pests Coming Our Way in Several Months
Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to hunker down and get ready for the onslaught of the winter bug and pest invasion. It happens every year. While some pesky pests go into hibernation, others will be scouting out new winter accommodations and your home is at the top of the list. Be prepared and…
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Do You Know the Most Frequently Found Spiders in New Jersey?
New Jersey is home to roughly 39 species of spiders. While many live outdoors and help control bug populations, some find their way inside homes, where they can become a nuisance. These are some of the most common spiders found in New Jersey. Common House Spider These spiders are found in many different parts of…
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New Jersey Black Widow Spiders and Their Bites
The most venomous spider on the continent can be found right here in New Jersey: the black widow. These scary arachnids can produce venom 15 times as poisonous as a rattlesnake, causing severe pain and sometimes worse symptoms ranging from difficulty breathing to paralysis or even death. New Jersey residents encounter black widows often enough…
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Brown Recluse Spiders In New Jersey
If you have ever had a spider problem in your home, you have probably dreaded the day that you come across a brown recluse spider. As your NJ pest control experts, we do see some cases of brown recluse spiders each year, and it’s important to contact an exterminator if you come into contact with…
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New Jersey Spiders to Watch For All Year Long
NJ residents may notice a slowdown of ants, bees, flies, and mosquitos now that the weather has turned chilly. Some of these spring and summertime pests are hunkering down for the upcoming winter, while others are dying off as their species only allows them to live through the warmer months. One type of critter that…
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New Jersey Daddy Long Legs – A Scary But Harmless Critter
Most people may be surprised to learn that there are two creatures that are referred to as “daddy long legs”. They are similar in looks, but aren’t similar in behavior or living habitats. The two critters actually belong to separate groups of animals. The most common name “daddy long legs” actually belongs to the Order Opiliones. They live under…