Notes from the Green Truck

A common winter pest is about to begin entering northern New Jersey buildings. Searching for safe winter harborage, cluster flies will begin entering Bergen County homes and buildings at the end of August, creating an indoor nuisance until spring when warm weather lures these pests outdoors again. Slightly larger than the common house fly, cluster [...]

The extreme heat has taken a toll on northern New Jersey wildlife. New Jersey state conservationists have reported a noticeable increase in bird and wildlife deaths and larger than normal numbers of roadkill on Bergen County streets and highways. It’s all part of the cycle of life. The old, sick, young and infirm are easy targets for the [...]

The lazy drone of buzzing flies is a common summer sound in northern New Jersey. Bug-eyed house flies strafe backyard picnics, landing on the potato salad as fast as you brush them away. Tiny fruit flies hover over melon rinds in kitchen trash cans. Fuzzy drain flies rest on shower walls. Iridescent green bottle flies [...]

Ah, summer! When the livin’ is easy — until the first mosquito jabs you in the arm! Beautiful hot summer days and warm, breezy evenings encourage northern New Jersey residents to spend their time in outdoor pursuits. Unfortunately, obnoxious stinging insects can put a damper on your Bergen County summer fun and may even pose [...]