Wood Destroying Pests and How to Identify Them
Wood Destroying Pests and How to Identify Them By Horizon Pest Control Have you noticed damaged wood around your house or property? If so, you probably suspect wood-destroying pests. Many of us naturally assume termites, but termites are only one type of wood-destroying insect. Determining which kind of pest you have is critical to developing […]
Black Carpenter Ants: Signs & Treatment
Black Carpenter Ants: Signs & Treatment By Horizon Pest Control Carpenter ants are one of the most common pests found in homes throughout New Jersey. These ants look like regular ants you’ll find outside, but they prefer your home’s wood to be their nests. If you have a problem with black carpenter ants in your […]
How To Tell the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and “Regular” Black Ants
How To Tell the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and “Regular” Black Ants By Horizon Pest Control Any kind of ant infestation is a nuisance. However, if your home has trouble with carpenter ants, you could end up with property damage as well. While many ants can look extremely similar, it’s important to familiarize yourself with […]
6 New Jersey Pests That Can Damage Your Property and Belongings
6 New Jersey Pests That Can Damage Your Property and Belongings By Horizon Pest Control When evaluating pests in a typical New Jersey neighborhood, you’ll find that some are far more destructive than others. In their search for food and shelter, bugs, rodents, and other critters can damage your home, prized possessions, and even the […]
What Does Carpenter Ant Damage Look Like?
What Does Carpenter Ant Damage Look Like? By Horizon Pest Control Unlike other ant infestations, a carpenter ant infestation isn’t just a nuisance: it can actually damage your home. Below, we’ll explain how to identify carpenter ants and the damage they cause so that you can stop the problem before it gets worse. What Do […]
Carpenter Ants vs Black Ants
Carpenter Ants vs Black Ants By Horizon Pest Control How to Identify Carpenter Ants and their Difference with Black Ants A successful ant elimination does not just involve a simple spraying here and there or providing baits when they are seen. To eliminate the enemy it is also important to determine the species of the […]
How Regular Ants and Carpenter Ants Differ
How Regular Ants and Carpenter Ants Differ By Horizon Pest Control Ever wondered why there are so many ants crawling in your kitchen? And, why they are so different from each other? Most are even confused about the different types of ants they see and confuse whether it is a regular ant or a carpenter […]
Carpenter Ant Tunnels and Ways to Search/ Control Them
Carpenter Ant Tunnels and Ways to Search/ Control Them By Horizon Pest Control Protecting your property from Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are one of the most common indoor pests that are found in the United States. When these ants invade homes, they construct their nests in moist wood and destroy the wood. Unlike termites, these […]
What’s the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites Anyway?
What’s the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites Anyway? By Horizon Pest Control Given the fact that both are associated with extensive wood damage, homeowners often mistake and confuse one with the other. But termites and carpenter ants are quite different from each other. There are several physical and behavioral differences between the two. Differences […]
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 […]
