DIY Pest Control for Your Garden: Safe Solutions to Protect Your Plants
A lush backyard full of herbs, tomatoes, and pollinator-friendly flowers is something many New Jersey homeowners dream about. But when aphids, slugs, and beetles start chewing through your hard work, garden pest control suddenly feels urgent. You want safe pest control for plants, kids, pets, and the environment, all at once. The best DIY pest […]
New Jersey Bug Guide for Every Season What You Need to Know and When You Will See These Pests
New Jersey is a wonderful place to live but it also supports a wide range of insects and pests throughout the year. Knowing which bugs are active during each season can help homeowners and business owners protect their properties with the right pest control solutions. Horizon Pest Control provides expert pest identification and management across […]
Got a Bee or Wasp Sting? Treat Them With These Home Remedies!
If you or someone you know gets stung by a bee or wasp, it is important to take immediate action to minimize the pain and address any potential allergic reactions. First and foremost, it is essential to remove the stinger as quickly as possible to limit the amount of venom being released into the body. […]
Can Carpenter Bees Pose a Threat? Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
What are Carpenter Bees? Carpenter bees are large, solitary insects known for their wood-boring habits. They are commonly found throughout the United States and are often mistaken for bumblebees due to their similar size and appearance. These bees are named for their habit of excavating tunnels in wood to create galleries for their eggs and […]
Preventing Bees and Wasps Around the Pool
For those fortunate enough to have a backyard pool, the presence of bees and wasps around or within it is likely a familiar occurrence. These insects are naturally drawn to water sources for sustenance, and your inviting pool undoubtedly serves as an enticing oasis for their hydration needs. Moreover, the proximity of plants and flowers […]
7 New Jersey Stinging Insects: Which Ones Are Most Aggressive?
New Jersey is home to many types of bees and wasps. As many people learn the hard way, some of these stinging insects are much easier to provoke than others. Below, we’ve grouped common stinging insects in New Jersey according to how aggressive they tend to be. Please note that there are always exceptions. For […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Bees and Wasps
Need help identifying those black and yellow bugs flying around your backyard? There are multiple differences between bees and wasps in terms of appearance, diet, behavior, and aggression. Below, we’ll provide a general overview so that if you spot one of these buzzing insects on your property, you should be able to distinguish whether it’s […]
Bee Venom Therapy Uses
Throughout your life, you have probably viewed bee stings as something negative. However, recently conducted research suggests that bee venom could have some benefits for the human body. Curious about how bee venom could be used as a medical treatment? Horizon Pest Control offers a quick overview of what scientists have begun to learn about […]
Stinging Insect Classification: Wasps, Bees, and Hornets
Controlling any pests starts by knowing the type of pests that are inside the premises. Stinging insects such as wasps, bees and hornets are some pest problem that can be experienced by many. However, the most common questions regarding insect classification surrounds the differences between the different types of stinging wasps, bees, and hornets. Bees […]
Different Types of Stinging Insects in New Jersey
The American Bumble Bee The bumble bee has a black body and a yellow-striped belly. Bee colonies (like that of the other stinging insects) are divided into queens, female workers, and male workers. Unlike males, females have stingers; furthermore, queens are twice as big as the males. Bees have short life cycles and become adults […]