by swatms | Dec 3, 2018 | Nuisance Wildlife, Uncategorized
Protect Your Home & Family Various kinds of wildlife carry diseases that can be transferred to humans. Raccoons, in particular, are known to carry two specific types of infection – rabies, and distemper. These animals are commonly found throughout the...
by swatms | Nov 27, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized, Wood Destroying Insects
Christmas Tree Bug Awareness and Prevention The spotted lanternfly an invasive bug from Eastern Asia has come to New Jersey. The bug was first found in Pennsylvania 4 years ago. It is rapidly spreading to the Eastern part of the United States. The bug is now in NJ....
by swatms | Nov 20, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized, Wood Destroying Insects
Winter Bug Types & Prevention Summer is over and the weather is getting colder. You may feel you can relax when it comes to pest control; unfortunately, this is not the case. Winter pest control is just as important as keeping pests out of your home in spring and...
by swatms | Nov 13, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Is Now In NJ There are several insects and pests to look out for this season. The stink bug is particularly common if you’re in New Jersey. Marmorated stink bugs are native to Asia but were introduced to the state through the transport...
by swatms | Nov 7, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized
How To Protect Yourself From Bed Bugs If you’re planning to spend time away from home soon, it’s important to take precautions to stay safe and healthy. Be careful when you’re sleeping in beds other than your own. Bed bugs are unfortunately becoming more common. These...
by swatms | Oct 31, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized, Wood Destroying Insects
Reasons For Fall Pest Control Even though the weather is getting cooler, pest control should still be a priority. While the summer brings about certain pests and rodents, pest control should be year-round. There are many insects in New Jersey, including bedbugs and...
by swatms | Oct 22, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Rodents, Uncategorized
Is It A Deer Mouse Or A Field Mouse In My House? Mice like to live in warm cozy areas. This means you may find one (or several) in your home if you live in a rural or suburban area. Mice are likely to show up on your property during the fall and winter seasons. The...
by swatms | Oct 16, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Rodents, Uncategorized
Northern vs. Southern Flying Squirrel You live in the New Jersey area and start to hear some commotion in the attic. It could be flying squirrels. These animals like to be in warm areas during the winter. Flying squirrels are also nocturnal, which means you may not...
by swatms | Oct 8, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized
Peromyscus Maniculatus – Deer Mouse Preparing your home for the fall and winter includes making sure your house is free of pests. The deer mouse is one of the rodents that is common in New Jersey. There’s a chance you may see them in or around your home, especially if...
by swatms | Oct 3, 2018 | Occasional Invaders, Uncategorized
Mouse vs. Rat and Ways To Tell The Difference Now that the colder weather is approaching, certain small animals and rodents may want to inhabit your home. Mice and rats will likely try to get into your house to find a warm, safe place to live. Of course, this doesn’t...
