Tag: Biting Insects

  • Fleas – Getting a Foothold Into Your Home Via Your Pet

    Fleas are tiny pests that can quickly turn into big problems when they infest your home. These bugs can easily get into your home by catching a ride on your pets. When your pets spend time outdoors, they can pick up fleas on their coat and bring them inside without you knowing. Preventing Flea Problems…

  • Truth or Fiction? New Jersey Has 63 Varieties of Mosquitoes.

    You can’t spend an evening outside in NJ when it’s warm out without getting at least one mosquito bite, and that’s no surprise. NJ really does have 63 different mosquito species, which gives NJ pest control services plenty to do in summer. 62 Residents, 1 Visitor Sixty-two of the mosquito species sampled in NJ are…

  • News Flash: Mosquitoes and the West Nile Disease

    It’s that time of year when mosquitoes come out in full force and will probably require NJ pest control services to keep them under control. In addition to leaving itchy bites and welts, these pests can pose another risk. They can transmit West Nile virus to people through their bites. Mild Cases West Nile virus…

  • News Flash: New Disease Carried by NJ Ticks Attacks the Brain

    Ticks might not be among the most common reasons to hire NJ pest control services, but these pests are posing an even bigger danger to homeowners in the state. Researchers have found that ticks are capable of transmitting an illness that attacks human brains. Powassan Virus There haven’t been that many cases of the Powassan…

  • Invasive Insects: The Asian Tiger Mosquito Arrives in New Jersey

    Having a problem with native mosquito populations is enough to prompt homeowners to hire Ocean County pest control services. However, an invasive species could be causing even more problems for NJ homeowners this summer. This species is known as the Asian tiger mosquito. What Do They Look Like? Asian tiger mosquitoes have a similar build…

  • Traveling to the Hawaiian Islands? Watch Out for Dengue Fever.

    Mosquitoes might seem more like a nuisance than a serious problem, but these pests are known for transmitting certain diseases. While the best NJ exterminator can help you get rid of mosquitoes on your property, you might have trouble avoiding them when you travel. If you plan to visit Hawaii in the near future, keep…