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Tag: Insect Identification

  • It’s Box Elder Bug Season – What NJ Homeowners Need to Know

    As summer ends and fall arrives, box elder bugs become more active. These outdoor pests are ones that you might need NJ pest control services for if they become a nuisance, so it’s best to learn more about them. Box Elder Bug Appearance You can tell that you have box elder bugs if you see…

  • Are Yellow Jackets Bees or Wasps?

    During the summer months, Monmouth County NJ pest control companies deal with yellow jackets and other stinging pests. Although you might hear yellow jackets referred to as bees, they’re actually not. These pests are a type of wasp. Yellow Jacket Identification Do you have honeybees or yellow jackets in your yard? You can tell yellow…

  • 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…

  • Termite or Wood Destroying Beetle? What You Need to Know.

    When you see signs of wood damage in your home, your first instinct might be to get help from a NJ termite specialist. How do you know if termites are really the cause of this damage, though? Another type of pest, known as the lyctid powderpost beetle, also destroys wood in residential buildings. Powderpost Beetle…

  • Sowbugs and Centipedes Are Closer to Crabs Than Insects

    Some of the pests you find around your home aren’t necessarily insects, even though they look very bug-like. Centipedes and sowbugs are examples of bugs that aren’t really bugs. Instead, these critters are arthropods that are related to crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans. Keep in mind that our Tom’s River exterminator can help get them…

  • Know the Carpet Beetle – a Pest Frequently Confused with Bed Bugs

    Carpet beetles look very similar to bed bugs in size and shape, but they are nowhere near the nuisance when it comes to health hazards for humans. Your clothes are another story, since carpet beetles larvae like to munch on animal fibers such as wool and fur. Where to Look For Carpet Beetles The name…