6 Tips to Keep Safe from Pests During Outdoor Fun
6 Tips to Keep Safe from Pests During Outdoor Fun By Horizon Pest Control After months of being on lockdown, no one wants to spend their summer and fall stuck indoors. However, before rushing outside, don’t forget that warm weather is prime time for pests! Use the “dos and don’ts” below to keep you and […]
Common Stinging Insects in New Jersey and New York
Common Stinging Insects in New Jersey and New York By Horizon Pest Control At first glance, it’s easy to mistake one stinging insect for another. You may know many people who apply the term “bee” to similar-looking bugs like wasps and hornets. However, knowing the difference between these insects is essential to understanding their behavior, […]
When Animals Invade the Attic
When Animals Invade the Attic By Horizon Pest Control Attics can be the perfect dwelling for some of our wildlife. And, while most of our surroundings are really becoming urbanized, most of these animals are also becoming urbanized as well. Most animals are great climbers, and will choose to climb inside your basement because of the […]
How To Kill Roaches
How To Kill Roaches By Horizon Pest Control How to Get Rid of Cockroaches Are you wondering what the best tactic is when it comes to getting rid of cockroaches? Roaches have always been a common household pest, but they are becoming more prolific in the New Jersey area. A roach infestation can be caused […]
Will Bugs Start to Die out When the Winter Comes?
Will Bugs Start to Die out When the Winter Comes? By Horizon Pest Control Most of us think that we are safe from bugs when the winter comes since we do not commonly see insects during the cold winter. Most assume that they die off during the cold months. But if they do, how come […]
Identifying Bed Bug Bites
Identifying Bed Bug Bites By Horizon Pest Control Bed bugs are rarely caught in the act because they are nocturnal and usually bite people while they are sleeping. Additionally, bed bugs inject an anesthetic when they bite that prevents the bite from being felt and possibly waking the sleeper. So how do you know if those […]
How Fast Do Bed Bugs Spread?
How Fast Do Bed Bugs Spread? By Horizon Pest Control While bed bugs were once thought to be near extinction, these pests have made a shocking comeback – and more than a few headlines – in the past few years. Bed bugs spread via infested spaces and items, and once they do, infestations happen seemingly […]
DIY Pest Control Tips for 8 Common Pests
DIY Pest Control Tips for 8 Common Pests By Horizon Pest Control 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
