Notes from the Green Truck

Several different ant species are native to Bergen, Morris, Passaic and Hudson counties in New Jersey. From the small black ants that invade kitchens to the wood-destroying carpenter ants that gnaw tunnels through structural timbers, ants can be a persistent problem for New Jersey homeowners once spring arrives. Their small size and tremendous numbers allow [...]

It’s one of the inevitable, if annoying, signs of spring in New Jersey: small ants marching across your kitchen floor and into trash cans or onto counter tops. Many homeowners in Bergen, Morris, Passaic and Hudson counties are surprised by the springtime onslaught of small ants. Because ants are seldom seen during the winter, most [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]