Tag: NJ Pest Control
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Seasonal Weather Brings Stinkbugs Indoors in New Jersey
Do you have a favorite season? If you were a stinkbug, fall would be your favorite time of year. That is when these smelly pests seek the warmth of New Jersey homes and proliferate. You may have already noticed them hanging around on your window screens or near exterior lights. They do not bite people…
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Cooler Weather Brings Crickets Indoors in New Jersey
The cool weather brings with it thoughts of cozy winter nights spent indoors with family. It also brings one of New Jersey’s noisiest pest. Like many insects, crickets are nocturnal. But they are also unapologetic and unrelenting in their chirping. These males know their stridulation will attract females and notify other males to stay away.…
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Fall Weather Brings Ladybugs Indoors in New Jersey
Ladybugs aren’t usually thought of as nuisances, but they can quickly become a problem if they invade your home. These beetles tend to seek warm areas to stay in before winter hits, so they usually try to enter homes during fall. Ladybugs don’t bite or carry disease, and they won’t hurt your home, but they…
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You’re Not Imagining It, Black Squirrels Thrive in New Jersey
If you haven’t seen a black squirrel in your neck of the woods, keep your eyes peeled. They are the melanistic or “black” version of the common gray squirrel, and they are some of the prettiest, funniest acting and unique looking squirrels around. Indigenous to the Northeast These squirrels are fairly common to the northeastern…
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Tell Me: Why Squirrels Want to Move Into Your Attic
Squirrels. You picture a cute animal with a fluffy tail, carrying an acorn in it’s tiny paws. Then, you remember how many times you’ve swerved trying to miss one in the road. Or how many times dog has chased one. Or hearing a family of them in your attic. Squirrels can be a nuisance. There…
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Do You Know the Most Frequently Found Spiders in New Jersey?
New Jersey is home to roughly 39 species of spiders. While many live outdoors and help control bug populations, some find their way inside homes, where they can become a nuisance. These are some of the most common spiders found in New Jersey. Common House Spider These spiders are found in many different parts of…