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  • Do Carpenter Bees Damage Your House?

    Carpenter bees are often confused with the other large species – the bumblebee. While similar in appearance, they are two different types of bees. Carpenter bees are formidable aerialists and not the most social. They are known to hover around people and dive bomb them when agitated. The male carpenter bee does not sting. His…

  • New Tick Bourne Disease Appears in Europe

    Bugs and pests are more than just an annoyance, they can also pose a potential risk to your health. For decades, scientists have know that ticks carry certain diseases that can be transmitted to both humans and pets. In addition to Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ticks are now responsible for infecting humans…

  • Fire Ants Love to Build!

    If you’ve watched a child build, you’ll see someone who is focused on what they’re doing, who might have a plan, but most certainly loves to build. Fire ants are the same way. And if you’ve seen the place where an ant has built, you’ll see the work that goes into their creation. An article put…

  • Can Cockroaches Cause Eye Problems?

    Cockroaches have been known to transmit salmonella, E. coli and other harmful germs to humans. Their presence increases the risk of asthma in children, too. And now a recent study has shown that these pests might also be responsible for raising the risk of glaucoma, a common eye condition in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading…

  • Three Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Carpenter Bees

    As if it wasn’t bad enough dealing with carpenter ants and termites, carpenter bees are also a source of aggravation for NJ homeowners. These pests have a nasty habit of tunneling into wooden structures like decks and porches. Males can also be aggressive during spring mating season, hovering annoyingly as you try to relax outside.…

  • Is the Tick-borne Powassan Virus on the Rise in NJ?

    Ticks are known for carrying viruses that can cause serious illness, including Lyme Disease. Health officials in New Jersey are also tracking the occurrences of a potentially fatal tick-borne disease called Powassan virus. In 2013, a 51-year-old woman in Warren County, NJ died after contracting this virus, which can cause brain inflammation, or encephalitis. While…

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