Removing a Tick: What To Do and What NOT To Do

How Should You Safely Remove a Tick—and What Should You Avoid? By Horizon Pest Control Ticks thrive in warm, humid weather and start appearing in large numbers during spring and summer. Despite taking precautions, avoiding tick bites can be difficult—especially if you hike, camp, or garden outdoors. If one of these arachnids latches onto you […]

4 Major Common Spiders in NJ

4 Major Common Spiders in NJ By Horizon Pest Control Spiders are beneficial insects that act as a natural population control for harmful insects. Some gardeners will purposely place certain spiders in their gardens to protect their vegetation; however, once spiders begin invading the living area, that becomes a game-changer for the humans in the […]

What is the Best Way to Kill a Spider?

What is the Best Way to Kill a Spider? By Horizon Pest Control How do you deal with a spider in your home? You might be searching for the best way to kill a spider or wondering how to kill a spider with minimal suffering. Ideally, we’d guide every arachnid safely outside—but when removal isn’t […]