How to NOT Bring Pests Home With You While Traveling
How to Not Bring Pests Home With You While Traveling By Horizon Pest Control When you embark on a vacation or a business trip, your mind is set on collecting good memories, enriching experiences, perhaps some stunning photos, and unique souvenirs. What you absolutely do not want to bring back with you are unwelcome hitchhikers […]
Where Do Ticks Come From and Where Do They Live?
Where Do Ticks Come From and Where Do They Live? By Horizon Pest Control Understanding Tick Origins Ticks are parasitic arachnids that rely on blood meals from hosts to progress through their life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. They typically originate in environments rich in potential hosts, such as wildlife and domestic animals. Ticks […]
How Long Can Ants Survive In Water? The Truth About Flooding Ant Hills
Can Ants Survive in Water? The Truth About Flooding Ant Hills By Horizon Pest Control If you’ve ever battled persistent ant hills in your backyard, you might have considered using water to eliminate them. But can ants drown? Can ants swim? The resilience of these tiny creatures might surprise you. Ant Physiology and Water Survival […]
10 Fascinating Facts About Assassin Bugs
10 Fascinating Facts About Assassin Bugs By Horizon Pest Control If the name assassin bugs doesn’t already pique your interest, their unsettling behaviors certainly will. These predatory insects, belonging to the Reduviidae family, are found worldwide, with over 135 species recognized in North America alone. Among them, the notorious “kissing bugs” are particularly infamous. Here […]
Asian Needle Ants: What New Jersey Homeowners Need to Know About This Invasive Threat
Asian Needle Ants: What New Jersey Homeowners Need to Know About This Invasive Threat By Horizon Pest Control With warmer weather comes the usual uptick in pest activity, but this year, New Jersey homeowners should keep a particularly close eye out for a more serious invader: the Asian needle ant. Reports of this venomous ant […]
What to Expect from a Professional Pest Control Technician: Training, Tools & Expertise
What to Expect from a Professional Pest Control Technician: Training, Tools & Expertise By Horizon Pest Control When pests invade your home or business, the last thing you want is an unprepared technician showing up at your door. That’s why choosing a company with a professional pest control technician makes all the difference. At Horizon […]
