Notes from the Green Truck

The first sign of trouble was a little mound of what looked like sawdust on the raised concrete ledge in the laundry room. My neighbor has a raised ranch. In the unfinished basement area there is a narrow half-inch gap between the wallboard and the concrete foundation. Between every set of studs we could see [...]

Carpenter ants have been plaguing homeowners and businesses throughout New Jersey as well as other areas in the United States.  These pests are difficult to get rid of and quite destructive if left untreated.  It is not uncommon for a carpenter ant colony to have over 10,000 ants in their nest.  Once a nest has [...]

Going green or going natural are more than just catch phrases nowadays.  In an effort to save the environment and protect the people, natural pest killing products are being developed and used at increasing rates.
These natural products are increasing in popularity because they are derived from materials like plants, bacteria, minerals and animals.  When administered [...]

More times than not, people confuse carpenter ants with termites.  Although they both like wood, for different reasons, and they both cause damage to structures, they are completely different creatures that need to be dealt with.
There are three things to look for when determining if you have carpenter ants or termites:  antennae, wings, and body [...]

In continuation from Wednesday…
The mice had brought in a huge amount of peanuts and other food products from some unknown location into the car.  There were shells and nuts hidden throughout the car.  The mice had eaten huge holes in the seats and tore through the padding.  There were even pink hairless mouse babies buried [...]

If you have never had a comprehensive pest control service plan before, you might be wondering if you really need one.  The following story is true and might make your skin crawl.  It showcases a couple of reasons why hiring a New Jersey licensed pest control company is a good idea.
My friend’s sister went on [...]

Since termite swarming season is basically over, people often get confused when they find out the swarm of hundreds of insects in their living rooms are ants. Yes, ants swarm as well.
Although June and July is most common, an ant swarm can happen almost any time. Ants swarm for the same reason that termites do, to [...]

A lot of people ask me if ants bite.  I can tell you from recent personal experience that they absolutely do!  Even small ants.  However, ants in our area typically are not aggressive and reserve biting for when they are threatened or their nest is disturbed.
Most ants prefer to nest outdoors in the soil or [...]