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 […]
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 […]
