June 6 is World Pest Day, but if you’re not part of the pest control industry, you might not know what that really means or why it’s important. World Pest Day is a multinational event that takes place each year to “raise the status of the pest management industry among the general public.”
Here’s some information about why World Pest Day is important for homeowners all around the world and the pest control trends we expect to learn about from this year’s summit.
One of the most fun things about the fall season is decorating your home and yard with fall pumpkins.
However, many people struggle with how to keep pumpkins fresh and how to keep squash bugs away from their festive décor. Pests are problems for pumpkins while they’re still growing on the vine and even after they are picked.
In this article, we will discuss the various types of insects that feed on pumpkins and tips for preserving your pumpkins throughout the fall season.
There are many types of beetles in the world. These insects eat everything from leaves to trees and even carpet.
Carpet beetles are common household pests that can do serious damage if not exterminated quickly. While these insects are sometimes mistaken for bed bugs, they are actually a distinct species that must be managed in a very specific way.
This article will cover everything homeowners need to know about carpet beetles, including how to identify them, the risks of having them in your home, and how to get rid of carpet beetle larvae.
Just because we’re in the last weeks of summer doesn’t mean that we’re “out of the woods” with ticks just yet. In fact, ticks still thrive during this time of year, and it’s easier than you might think to track them into your house after spending time outdoors.
Straight from your local tick control pros, here are some tips for surviving the rest of tick season and keeping your family and pets safe.
It’s a fact of life in New Jersey that pests start making their way inside your home once the summer comes to an end. With cooler temperatures outside and plenty of warm and inviting homes in the area, fall is a prime time for infestations of many types of pests.
These are the top Bergen County pest control concerns for fall and what you can do to keep pests away from your home all season long.
Mosquitoes have always been a nuisance, but there are increasing concerns about how they spread disease because of Zika virus. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus mostly bite during the daytime hours and are also known to spread other diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya viruses. Unfortunately, Zika, which is linked to severe birth defects, can be spread during sex, and there are currently no vaccines to prevent the spread of this disease.
As summer temperatures rise, residents of New Jersey and other parts of the Northeast will head outside to enjoy the warm weather with family and friends. Unfortunately, the summer’s arrival means that tick-borne disease season is also here.
Lyme disease is one of the most serious tick-borne illnesses and typically arises in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic region. Named after an outbreak in Lyme, Conn., in the 1970s, Lyme disease is spread by the blacklegged tick. It is the most common tick-borne disease in America, and its prevalence is growing. The current number of cases Tick per year, which is around 300,000, has tripled in the past 20 years. In fact, a recent article published on Time Magazine says that Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent in states outside of the Northeast. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that climate change is aiding in the spread of this potentially fatal disease. Ticks thrive in densely forested areas and their populations are usually kept in balance by predatory white mice who feed on them. Recent increased deforestation efforts across the country have dramatically decreased the white mice population; therefore helping tick infestations spread across the county, virtually unhindered and unchecked. Continue reading
Spring has finally arrived after one of the worst winters across the nation. Now we all can see some greens, flowers, and beautiful lawns everywhere. In addition, there will be those uninvited pests in our gardens. However, you don’t have to worry much if you follow some simple tricks to keep these uninvited guests away from your garden. Preparing your home and garden area in advance will certainly help you in avoiding these unwanted guests. Talking to a professional ant exterminator in Passaic County will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding pests in your home. Here are some solutions to keep ants and other pests away and protect your home and garden effectively.
With spring in full force, ants and their colonies are expanding their families by reproducing in millions. Many homeowners find it very daunting when they encounter huge ant nests in their garden. Of course, a few ants are not a problem. However, if you see millions of these tiny creatures, you should take some action. Sometimes, you may encounter some anthills on your walkway or inside your garden. These ants can also enter and invade your kitchen in order to find their food. Keeping these pests away is always important.
Termites, one of the most dreaded words you can hear as a homeowner. Such tiny little creatures, yet they can cause such extensive damage. The sooner you can get a New Jersey Termite control treatment started to get rid of them; the better the chances of eliminating them from your home with minimal damage, but hopefully, no damage.
Termites are known as detritivores, or detritus feeders. This means they feed on dead plants, trees, as well as the dead parts of a living tree. This includes the wood, and the wood in the soil. A termite’s teeth have the ability to tear through and destroy wood. This is why homeowners panic at the very thought of the word, “termite.” Termites are so destructive; they can destroy a home’s foundation, along with the property in it.
