Category: Insects
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Fun Facts: What Animals Act as Weathermen?
Tom’s River pest control professionals see a lot of interesting creatures. Some of them can even predict the weather! Is your local weatherman being put to shame by the prediction skills of these furry, feathered and funky forecasters? Cows, sheep, and horses… Turn their tails to rain, lying down as the pressure drops and huddling…
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Worker Ants’ Secret Lives Explained
Ant colonies exemplify an admirable social order that works with a smoothness and efficiency that is unmatched in any other species. With a mere brain the size of a poppy seed, these impressive creatures build nests, forage for food, organize scouting missions, protect and nurture their young, and do it all without the “benefit” of…
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Penn State Researcher Focuses Research on Ants and Their Behavior
The spread of disease across human populations is a great concern to modern scientists since public transport and large cities are perfect Petri dishes. Global travel also makes it easy for many diseases to move quickly from one area of the world to another. Why is this important to Toms River pest control? Penn State University researchers are in…
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What’s Trending #BedBugs!
The term “trend” often applies to something that’s new and fun. It’s not so positive when referring to the upward trend in calls from homeowners and apartment residents reporting bed bug sightings. Recent reports from Tucson, AZ show that they are keeping pace with the rest of the nation. Robert LaFrance of Arizona Heat Pest Control…
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Wet Spring and Summer Pushes Ants Inside Your Home
Although ants species in New Jersey typically live below ground, they will rapidly evacuate their subterranean homes when a natural disaster like flooding happens. The recent unexpected increase in rain means you will see more ants above ground than normal. Block Ant Event Migration One of the first places ants go once they are above ground is into warm, dry areas…
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Is It a Wasp or a Hornet? How to Tell the Difference
As the summer season gets into full swing, two of the major pests around are wasps and hornets. Although you may lump them into the same category by calling one or the other the same name, there are differences, and here are some basic ways to tell them apart. Sweet Eaters In general, wasps are…