Tag: pest control
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Squirrels Can Damage New Jersey Trees
New Jersey squirrels always seem to be gnawing on something. Their gnawing behavior has a purpose. Like rats and other rodents, squirrels’ teeth grow constantly. Their incessant gnawing is necessary to keep their teeth sharp and worn down to the proper length for eating. If squirrels stopped gnawing, their teeth would soon outgrow their mouths…
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NJ Bed Bugs: Why You Should Remain Watchful
When it comes to bed bugs, out of sight should not be out of mind. These pesky blood-feeding insects may be less of a nuisance in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ in the winter than they are during the summer; but that doesn’t mean you can let down your guard. As recent news reports of…
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Camel Back Crickets: Silent Invaders
Not all crickets chirp. Camel back crickets are silent invaders, creeping into damp, dark Monmouth County, NJ crawl spaces and basements unknown to homeowners. Their lack of vocalization provides no warning, allowing camel back cricket populations to grow unchecked. Ocean County, NJ residents may not realize they have a pest problem until these insects start…
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List of Worst Bed Bug Cities Targets Midwest
Midwestern cities dominated this year’s list of Top 50 Worst Bed Bug Cities in the U.S. Led by Chicago, repeating at No. 1, cities in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana captured seven of the top 10 spots on Orkin’s annual list of bed bug trouble spots. While neighboring states were represented, not a single New Jersey…
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Indian Meal Moths Are Common Pantry Pest
With creamy white wings banded with colorful stripes of copper, red, tan and charcoal gray, Indian meal moths are an attractive insect. But don’t let their appearance fool you, finding these small moths fluttering about your Monmouth County or Ocean County, NJ kitchen or garage means trouble. One of the most common home pantry pests…
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Silverfish May Indicate a Moisture or Animal Invasion Problem
If you find more than an occasional silverfish running across your bathroom ceiling or resting on your kitchen wall, you could have a problem. These insects are attracted by moisture and are frequent inhabitants of bird and animal nests, but they have a low reproductive rate and develop slowly. An occasional sighting of this household…