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 […]
Flooded Yard? Watch for Mosquito Larvae & Drain Flies
When heavy rain saturates your outdoor space, a flooded yard can quickly turn from an eyesore into a hotspot for pests. Not only does standing water ruin lawns and garden beds, but it also becomes an ideal nursery for mosquito larvae in yard puddles. At the same time, moisture-loving insects like drain flies take advantage […]
Mosquito Control Post‑Storm in New Jersey
After a heavy downpour, your yard may turn into a playground for pests—and mosquitoes after a rain storm top that list. These unwelcome guests lay eggs in still water and breed rapidly, creating a nuisance and health risk for your family. In this guide, we’ll explore why stormwater mosquitoes thrive and share practical strategies to […]
Top Five Pests that Infest Homes in the Summer
As the summer season approaches, bringing along its warm sun and outdoor fun, it also ushers in a group of unwanted guests – summer pests. While pests can be a nuisance all year round, they become particularly active during the summer months. Understanding these pesky invaders can help you be better prepared to prevent or […]
Why Genetically-Modified Male Mosquitoes Are Being Released Into the U.S.
Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved plans to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into the environment? No, this isn’t a scene from a science fiction movie – it’s actually happening. The EPA has given the go-ahead for a company called Oxitec to release genetically modified male mosquitoes into Florida […]
What Makes Mosquito Bites So Itchy and Painful?
With warm weather comes cookouts, beach days, camping trips… and lots and lots of mosquitoes. If you’ve never been bitten by one of these pesky pests, you can consider yourself part of the lucky minority. Mosquito bites are itchy, uncomfortable, and can spread diseases to humans and animals. It’s no surprise that the mosquito repellent […]
DIY Pest Control Tips for 8 Common Pests
There are numerous reasons why it is smart to learn do-it-yourself pest control methods even if you have an account with a professional. You never know when some of the pests featured here might bother you. Here are some simple ways to handle the following pests. Ants Ants are a common household pest and can […]
Can Mosquitoes Pollinate Plants?
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 find out what a plant smells like if […]