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  • 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…

  • Carpenter Ants: a Hidden Pest

    We see them all the time. The tiny bug with antenna busily working away making tunnels, gathering food, and just all around staying organized and on top of the situation. These tiny creatures are ants and  can carry the title of “busy bees” easily. The opposite in size of the tiny ants are the super-sized…

  • Three Facts About Carpenter Ants You May Not Know

    One of the most common ant species in New Jersey, carpenter ants can be found destroying wood and terrorizing local homeowners and businesses. Have you seen these large, red and black ants around your property? Learn about carpenter ants so you know what to look for, and when to call for professional ant control. Carpenter…

  • Bed Bugs Shut Down Florida Library

    Recent infestations in New York City subway trains have shown that a facility doesn’t actually have to have beds to fall victim to bed bugs. Earlier this year bed bugs turned up in a Florida library, showing that no public place is immune. In January, a patron of the Cocoa Beach Public Library spotted an insect…

  • Three Factoids About Subterranean Termites

    Subterranean termites damage 1 out of 5 homes in New Jersey every year, so it’s worth learning about these annoying, destructive pests. By the time they have started chewing up your home’s lumber, termites have usually established quite a colony underground — hence the name subterranean. Three facts to know about identifying a subterranean termite…

  • What Are Ants Doing While We’re Sleeping?

    While seeing ants in your home isn’t something to be happy about, these tiny creatures do have some fascinating habits that are interesting to learn about. Have you ever wondered what ants spend all night doing while you’re sound sleep in bed? These mainly nocturnal insects keep themselves very busy. What each ant does depends…