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What’s an Ant Raft?
With all of the flooding going on in different parts of the country this past year, you might think that ant populations would be seriously reduced. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Our Ocean County pest control technicians have still been busy dealing with ant infestations in homes. How do ants survive floods? Some species have…
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The Top Five Stinging Insects to Avoid this Summer
Summer is a great time to get some fresh air, but it’s also important to avoid getting stung. When you’re outside this season, watch out for the following stinging insects and have NJ pest control services handle any infestations you have. Bees In most cases, honeybees and bumble bees don’t sting people, especially if they’re…
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Water-Resistant Ant Bait in Testing at the USDA Research Center
Some ants can be beneficial as long as they’re outside, but others can cause big problems. Fire ants, for example, have a painful bite and tend to go after people in large numbers. Baits for these ants haven’t changed much since they were first around in the 1960s, but scientists are working on improving them.…
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Pest Problems Complicate Spring Flood Cleanup
Extreme flooding is bad enough because of all the damage it causes. However, along with that damage comes pest control issues that cannot be ignored. As the best exterminator in Brick, it’s our duty to keep you informed about everything going on in the pest control world, and this is quite an interesting story. The…
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Insect Sting Index – Where Do Your Problem Pests Rank?
Several species of insects can cause you considerable pain thanks to their stings, but which ones hurt the most? A researcher from the University of Arizona has taken a painstaking approach to figure this out. Justin Schmidt, an entomologist, has been stung by more than 80 insects all in the name of science. Schmidt allowed…