What Is the Difference Between an Arachnid and a Spider?
What Is the Difference Between an Arachnid and a Spider? By Horizon Pest Control Many people use the term “spider” and “arachnid” interchangeably, but do these words mean the same thing as everyone assumes? I personally have always assumed that an arachnid and a spider were one and the same thing. Actually, arachnids include a […]
Finding Where the Carpenter Ants Live
Finding Where the Carpenter Ants Live By Horizon Pest Control Carpenter ants are necessary in nature since they enhance the decay of dead trees by burrowing and nesting from them. However, they become a pest when they invade and damage the integrity of the wood that is within a house. There are two types of […]
Could a Spider Be Living in Your Hair?
Could a Spider Be Living in Your Hair? By Horizon Pest Control There is an urban legend, though not as common today as it was before the 1980’s, that told about a person with a bushy hairdo having a family of black widows nesting within his or her locks. There are also plenty of stories […]
4 Major Common Spiders in NJ
4 Major Common Spiders in NJ By Horizon Pest Control Spiders are beneficial insects, acting as 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 environment. Even though […]
What Do Cockroaches Look Like?
What Do Cockroaches Look Like? By Horizon Pest Control It is important to know what cockroaches look like because they are a nuisance and can infest homes and businesses. Cockroaches are insects that can spread diseases. Thought of as dirty insects, and you want to be able to identify them for proper elimination. There are about 4,600 […]
Carpenter Ants Vs Termites
Carpenter Ants Vs Termites By Horizon Pest Control Carpenter ants and termites both can be very destructive, and they’re responsible for many pest problems each year. Both of the pests are wood destroyers, which can be devastating to a home. However, many people confuse the two, which is a problem because they must be eliminated […]
The Birds That Surprisingly Eat Termites
The Birds That Surprisingly Eat Termites By Horizon Pest Control Termites are rarely considered to be the targets of animal predators. However, many animals consume termites. Birds are among the most common of termite predators, but some birds consume termites far more often than others. The woodpecker is one type of bird that eats termites […]
Can Mosquitoes Pollinate Plants?
Can Mosquitoes Pollinate Plants? By Horizon Pest Control A biologist, Dr. Jeff Riffell, from the University of Washington, studies how odors act as chemical signals, and how these signals influence animal behavior. For example, many plants use smell to coax far away insects into traveling long distances for pollination. Riffell’s team of scientists wanted to […]
Can Bats See Objects With Their Eyes After All?
Can Bats See Objects With Their Eyes After All? By Horizon Pest Control It has long been thought that bats function entirely without the sense of sight. The phrase “blind as a bat” has immortalized bats as animals that are blind, but is this fair? Is it true that bats cannot see any objects at […]
Lovebugs Can Potentially Destroy Cars
Lovebugs Can Potentially Destroy Cars By Horizon Pest Control Sometimes even the most seemingly harmless bugs can cause tremendous amounts of property damage. Take for instance the lovebug. Anybody who lives in the state of Florida is most certainly familiar with lovebugs. It is well known to many residents of Florida that these bugs can […]
