When do Squirrels Have Babies? Grey squirrels are cute and their babies are even cuter. That doesn’t mean you want them as house guests. Here are some helpful facts about the breeding habits and behavior of grey squirrels, a frequent target of NJ pest control. When Do Squirrels Breed? You may sometimes hear grey squirrels referred to as cat or migratory squirrels. This species, commonly found in New Jersey and the eastern United States, usually lives in forests and other natural outdoor areas. Since grey squirrels have little fear of humans, it’s not unusual to see them in urban ..read more

You Won’t Just See One! According to the popular saying, cockroaches would be the only living creatures to survive a nuclear explosion. While our NJ pest control technicians don’t resort to such drastic methods, cockroaches remain a common problem for NYC residents. Here’s a look at some basic information on these stubborn pests. Main Types of Cockroaches • American cockroaches are large, approximately 1-1/2 inches long, and reddish-brown in color. This species features full-grown wings that are functional. Since American cockroaches frequent sewer and water lines, they’re sometimes refer ..read more

NJ Squirrel Removal Experts Squirrels may be an entertaining sight when they scamper around in a park, but not when they’re wreaking havoc in your home. Our NJ pest control experts share these helpful facts about squirrels. Types of NJ Squirrels The most common species of squirrel found in New Jersey is the gray squirrel. “Gray” is something of a misnomer, as it’s actually a combination of white, black and brown fur that creates the illusion of gray. New Jersey is also home to both northern flying squirrels and southern flying squirrels. Instead of wings, these squirrels have membranes fr ..read more

Our One Way Tunnels Let Raccoons Out and Not Back Into Your Attic Rocket Raccoon was a member of Guardians of the Galaxy, but in real life raccoons are not so heroic. Here’s some helpful information about these wildlife intruders from our NJ pest control team. Raccoons: Cute but Deadly Raccoons are often associated with being in the country, but these durable critters have made their way into more densely populated areas. They’ve become so acclimated to urban and suburban areas that they find houses to be an appealing place to nest. While kids in particular may find raccoons cute to watch, the ..read more

Spring Break is Here! Make Sure Bed Bugs are Not! Photos, t-shirts and suntans are great, but bed bugs are one souvenir you don’t want to bring home from spring break. Our NJ pest control experts fill you in on the telltale signs of bed bugs and how to avoid them. Physical Features and Behavior Bed bugs are small brown insects approximately the size of an apple seed. They feed on human and animal blood, so they take on a swollen, reddish appearance after feeding. While bed bugs don’t generally carry diseases, their bites can become itchy and irritated. Bites are usually found around the a ..read more

Learn to Recognize the Difference between Harmful and Harmless What happens when your apartment building is plagued with bed bugs requiring NJ pest control, but the government is your landlord? Residents of a government-subsidized apartment building in the Bronx are trying to make their voices heard about insects, rodents and drug dealers putting their health and safety at risk. “House of Horrors” In October 2019, residents of a building at 3677 White Plains Road told the New York Daily News they had been complaining for at least a year about critical problems. Apartments were infested with be ..read more

Cities House Large Populations…. and Pests, Too. As a responsible NYC renter, you notify management that your apartment has bed bugs. You’re then presented with a bill for thousands of dollars. Are you required to pay up? Here’s a look at who’s financially liable for NJ pest control. Landlord vs. Renter: Who’s Responsible? According to NYC real estate lawyer Bruce A. Cholst, management would have to prove negligence on your part in order to bill you for extermination costs. In the case of bed bugs, negligence would be a specific act such as hoarding or bringing in discarded furn ..read more

What Do I Do When Bed Bugs Move In? The most effective method of NJ pest control is preventing infestations in the first place. With NYC ranking number two in the country for bed bug infestations, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) offers helpful suggestions for prevention. Where Are Bed Bugs Found? Many people hold the mistaken belief that bed bugs are found only in unsanitary homes. In fact, bed bugs make no distinction between clean and dirty conditions. These pests are transmitted by attaching themselves to clothing, packages and other items enterin ..read more

Bed Bugs Are a Real Problem in the NYC Metro Area Ever wonder just how big an issue NJ pest control is? During the last two years, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has received an incredible 200,000 complaints about bed bugs and roaches in public housing. Pest Complaints by the Numbers Data was shared with the New York Daily News by Legal Aid Society, which recently filed a Freedom of Information request with NYCHA. Overall numbers are disturbing: • Between January and September 2019, Harlem’s Grant Houses logged a total of 1,000 complaints. out of which 894 were for roaches ..read more

Are Raccoons Sleeping Off The Winter In Your Attic? Here’s What You Should Know Raccoons are one of the more easily recognizable members of the animal kingdom, but not a face you want to see in your home. Our NJ pest control experts share information you should know about raccoons as house “guests”. Raccoon Habitats and Eating Preferences While raccoons live primarily in woodlands and marshes, they can survive in any place that has a ready source of water. Food is seldom a problem as raccoons are omnivorous, eating whatever is available from birds, fish and small mammals to fruits and nuts. Un ..read more