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  • Beware Of The Hidden Danger In Your Backyard Fence Or Deck

    Wood is one of the most favorable materials of choice that homeowners use when they decide to create a fence or deck because it is versatile, beautiful, and inexpensive in comparison to other types of building materials.  The bad news is that wood that is untreated will quickly become a magnet for hungry insects and…

  • NJ Ants Are Ready For A Seasonal Attack

    NJ Ants survive the cold winter months quite well by spending their time underground where the temperatures do not freeze.  At the first sign of spring, worker ants will begin to emerge from their colonies, clearing the way for their nest-mates to come to the surface. Many types of ants in New Jersey are considered…

  • Two Insect Wood-Destroyers…Which Is The Worst For NJ Homes?

    While there are some other types of insects that can cause damage to various trees that exist on the east coast, there are three primary wood destroying insects that homeowners should be aware of that can cause damage to their properties.  Carpenter bees and carpenter ants can find their way to New Jersey homes at…

  • Carpenter Ants…The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Research has shown that North America has nearly 1,000 different species of ants.  Scientists named the Black Carpenter Ant in 1773.  It was the first ant species to be named in North America. Most ants should not be considered pests and in fact should be considered to be beneficial insects.  Ants play a vital role…

  • Carpenter Ants Vs. Termites…Who’s The Strongest

    There are differences and similarities between carpenter ants and termites, yet to the untrained eye, these two wood-destroying pests are quite different report Monmouth County termite exterminators. Both insects destroy wood, but in entirely different ways.  Carpenter ants do not eat wood, but they do burrow through wood causing extensive damage.  Termites on the other…

  • Carpenter Ants And Wet Wood…A Perfect Match

    Carpenter ants are among the largest species of ants in North America measuring from 1/8 of an inch to approximately 5/16th of an inch long.  They can be black or black and red in color.  These pests cause significant structural damage to homes and businesses if left unchecked.  They are also known to infest rotting…