Notes from the Green Truck

More swarms are being reported in the eastern part of Bergen County now….add Cresskill, Paramus, and Teaneck to the list.  Previously we had reported swarms in Parsippany or East Hanover neighborhoods of Morris County, New Jersey or the Rutherford, North Arlington, Saddle Brook or Maywood areas of Bergen County. If you think you might have termites or [...]

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 [...]

Do you hear a rustling sound, something akin to crinkling cellophane when standing near a wall in your home? Do you find that you keep killing ants, only to have them return again and again? If so, you may have carpenter ants. These industrious insects hollow out walls and can cause structural damage to your [...]

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 [...]

What could be more fun than taking your kids out in the backyard, pitching a tent, and camping under the stars in the summertime?  The crickets were chirping, the stars were twinkling and the smores that were made were simply divine, from what I heard.  According to my friend, there was no better place in [...]

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 [...]

In continuation from Friday…
It was discovered that an incredibly large nest of carpenter ants was living within the dining room walls.  Once a small hole was made in the drywall, ants came pouring out.  A larger hole was cut which exposed the vast galleries that the carpenter ants had created.  It was quickly realized that [...]