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  • Termite Baiting May Prevent Colony Intrusion and Expansions

    Using bait stations is among the most effective ways to get rid of termites for more than one reason. In addition to eliminating the original colony, baiting can also destroy a neighboring colony. That helps reduce the risk of having the neighboring colony take over when the original is destroyed. A recent study showed that when…

  • 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…

  • Why Research Has Been Done on Termite Digestion Habits

    Termites have been known to cause expensive damage to homes. While these wood-destroying insects keep NJ termite extermination professionals in high demand, they do offer some benefits in terms of research. Scientists are studying termite digestion in order to improve biofuel production. Termite Digestion Termites have tiny organisms called protists inside them, along with bacteria.…

  • 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…

  • What NJ Residents Need to Know About Drywood Termites

    Eastern subterranean termites are one of the biggest reasons for homeowners to seek help from a NJ termite exterminator, but they’re not the only species around. Drywood termites can also be a big problem for homeowners. Knowing more about these pests can help you understand how much damage they can do. What Do They Look…

  • NJ is Plagued by the Eastern Subterranean Termite – Know Your Enemy!

    Eastern subterranean termites are among the main reasons that homeowners need NJ termite extermination. This species, which is commonly found in NJ, can do a lot of damage to residential buildings without being detected for years. It’s important to know as much as possible about these pests, so you can lower the risk of damage…