How Rodents Can Damage Your Home’s Wiring and Cause Fire Hazards
How Rodents Can Damage Your Home’s Wiring and Cause Fire Hazards By Horizon Pest Control Rodents, such as rats and mice, can create serious problems in your home by chewing through electrical wires. This behavior not only leads to rodent damage to home wiring but also poses a significant fire hazard. As they gnaw on […]
Natural Ways to Repel Common New Jersey Pests During Fall
Natural Ways to Repel Common New Jersey Pests During Fall By Horizon Pest Control As temperatures drop in the fall, fall pests in New Jersey like stink bugs, rodents, spiders, centipedes, and earwigs begin seeking shelter inside homes. Fortunately, homeowners can use natural pest repellents and other eco-friendly methods to keep these pests at […]
Protect Your Car Wiring From Rodents
Protect Your Car Wiring From Rodents By Horizon Pest Control Humans have a natural aversion to rodents, which is probably based on centuries of having rodents steal food and spread disease. However, these pests are more than creepy. They can be highly destructive, and that destruction is not limited to homes. Rats, mice, squirrels, and […]
Recognizing the Odors of a Rodent Infestation
Recognizing the Odors of a Rodent Infestation By Horizon Pest Control Rodents can often invade households, causing a variety of problems. One telltale sign of a rodent infestation is an unpleasant smell. The presence of rodents can leave behind a distinct musty odor that is often associated with their urine and droppings. Rodents, such as […]
Top Five Pests that Infest Homes in the Summer
Top Five Pests that Infest Homes in the Summer By Horizon Pest Control 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. […]
Effective Rodent Control for Your New Jersey Home
Effective Rodent Control for Your New Jersey Home By Horizon Pest Control No one wants rodents in their home. Unfortunately, New Jersey homeowners may find a variety of different rodents in their homes at some time. Local species include roof rats, Norway rats, deer mice, house mice, and more. These rodents may naturally live outside, […]
How to Keep Mice, Rats, and Other Critters Out of Your Attic
How to Keep Mice, Rats, and Other Critters Out of Your Attic By Horizon Pest Control How to Keep Your Attic Critter-Free Mice, rats, and other wildlife can be a royal nuisance when they invade your home. Not only are they a health hazard to your family, but they can also cause damage to your […]
Guard Your Home Against These 5 Fall New Jersey Pests
Guard Your Home Against These 5 Fall New Jersey Pests By Horizon Pest Control As the leaves change color and the weather starts to cool down, New Jersey homeowners must shift their focus to pests that become a problem during this time of year. Many people think that pests only become an issue during spring […]
Deer Mouse vs. House Mouse: What’s the Difference?
Deer Mouse vs. House Mouse: What’s the Difference? By Horizon Pest Control Have you noticed evidence of a mouse infestation on your property? It can certainly be alarming to find mouse droppings in your kitchen or even see a live mouse scurrying across the floor, but it’s equally upsetting to hear noises in the walls […]
4 Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before Needing an Exterminator
4 Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before Needing an Exterminator By Horizon Pest Control In many cases, pest infestations can be avoided. Unfortunately, if you don’t work in pest control, you might not realize what is making you susceptible to a pest problem. If you’re hoping to avoid pest infestations, make sure to keep the […]
