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 […]
The Beewolf Is One of the Fiercest of All Flying Insects
The Beewolf Is One of the Fiercest of All Flying Insects By Horizon Pest Control Bees can be frightening insects when they happen to be buzzing in your direction. Even if you are not allergic to bee stings you probably still move away quickly when one is nearby. After all, why risk the possibility of […]
Are There Any Garden Plants That Repel Termites?
Are There Any Garden Plants That Repel Termites? By Horizon Pest Control Sometimes a small insect-pest presence within a home can be handled with a can of Raid or with the soles of a person’s feet, but some insect-pests can prove difficult to eradicate with such crude methods. When it comes to judging whether or […]
New Ticks Found in New Jersey and New York
New Ticks Found in New Jersey and New York By Horizon Pest Control It is summer season once again and time for us to spend more time outdoors. However, this season also brings a particular risk, especially for children and even the elderly who love to stay outdoors. Risk such as tick bites and Lyme […]
NJ Woman Dies from Rare Tick-Borne Disease
NJ Woman Dies from Rare Tick-Borne Disease By Horizon Pest Control The NJ Tick Threat is Real The state Department of Health has confirmed a Warren County Woman from New Jersey died of a rare tick-borne disease. Her death in early May was caused by the Powassan virus. This disease is an uncommon illness that […]
Pesticides vs. Natural Chemicals To Kill Bugs
Pesticides vs. Natural Chemicals To Kill Bugs By Horizon Pest Control The use of pesticide versus natural chemicals has long been debated. Although insecticides and natural chemicals both have their own advantages, most of those who want to effectively get rid of different insects and bugs would want to know which one of them is […]
Are Termite Inspections Legally Required Before Selling A Home?
Are Termite Inspections Legally Required Before Selling A Home? By Horizon Pest Control It should go without saying that anyone planning to buy a home should have a termite inspection done. Termite inspections are considered routine by some real estate agents, but other agents may try to dodge any discussion of termites before closing a […]
