Tag: NJ Termite Extermination

  • There’s a 20% Chance You’ll Have Termites This Year

    No homeowner wants to admit that termites are a possibility, but the fact is that one in five NJ homes have these pests. That means you have a 20 percent chance of having a termite infestation this year. Eastern Subterranean Termites One of the most common types of termites to invade NJ homes is the…

  • Termites Use Sound to Protect Themselves from Ant Enemies

    Termites and ants keep pest control companies in New Jersey busy throughout the year, but these pests certainly don’t work together. In fact, termites and ants have been enemies for ages. However, blind termites have been known to forage close to ant nests. How do they get away with it? Researchers have shed some light…

  • Australian Team Studies Termites’ Weird Head Banging Behavior

    Termites are among the worst of pests, and they give pest control companies in New Jersey plenty to do. Although termites can wreak havoc on residential buildings, they exhibit some fascinating behaviors, as some researchers have recently discovered. Soft Footsteps Ants are the main predators that termites have to worry about. As a result, termites…

  • Termite Identification 101 for New Jersey Homeowners

    When you see pests that look like termites in your home, is it time to call a NJ termite exterminator? While you might assume that black bugs that fly around your home in swarms are termites, they could be flying ants. You can tell the difference between these species by comparing their physical appearance. Antennae…

  • What Do Termite Eggs Look Like and When Do They Hatch?

    Termites can cause a lot of costly damage to your home and even make it dangerous to live in. Knowing the signs of termites can help you prevent an infestation from becoming worse, especially when you have Freehold Exterminators handle it right away. Termite queens lay their eggs deep inside the nest, so you’re not…

  • Even Realtors Caution Home Sellers and Buyers About Termites

    When you’re buying or selling a home, the presence of termites is something important to watch for. As a home buyer, you don’t want to end up purchasing a home with an infestation. As a seller, you don’t want to turn potential buyers away if your home has a termite problem. Termites are notorious for…