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 […]
Emergency Termite Removal: What NJ Homeowners Need to Know
As late summer transitions into fall, termites continue their destructive work—quietly consuming wooden structures within New Jersey homes. For NJ homeowners, recognizing warning signs and responding promptly with emergency termite removal can mean the difference between minor damage and costly destruction. This guide outlines what to look for, why time is critical, and how professional […]
How to NOT Bring Pests Home With You While Traveling
When you embark on a vacation or a business trip, your mind is set on collecting good memories, enriching experiences, perhaps some stunning photos, and unique souvenirs. What you absolutely do not want to bring back with you are unwelcome hitchhikers like bed bugs, cockroaches, or even ticks. These stealthy invaders can turn your post-travel […]
Flying Termite Infestations: Understanding the Threat to Your New Jersey Property
While they do not have the ick factor of pests like cockroaches and rodents, termites pose more of a threat to homes and property than many other pests. Left undetected, termites can destroy your home from the inside out. Many people worry when they see termites flying. However, termite swarms are not the real threat. […]
Wood Destroying Pests and How to Identify Them
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 the appropriate extermination regime to eliminate them. While a pest control specialist […]
When Does “Termite Season” Start?
Like most bugs, termite activity typically peaks during warmer weather. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to start watching for signs of a termite problem as early as spring. However, termites are unique in that they never actually stop being active during a particular season. Termites During Winter During the winter, many bugs […]
4 Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before Needing an Exterminator
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 following tips in mind! 1. Unsealed food invites all kinds of pests. While the […]
6 New Jersey Pests That Can Damage Your Property and Belongings
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 inner workings of your car! Below, we’ll provide a brief rundown of common New Jersey […]
What Termites Eat (No, It’s Not Just Wood)
If you ask most people what termites eat, they’ll probably answer right away with “wood.” While it’s true that termites chew through wood, they derive nutrients from the cellulose that wood contains. Cellulose is an organic compound found in plant cell walls and vegetable fibers (like cotton). The bacteria and protozoa in a termite’s digestive […]
5 Signs That Your Home Has Termites
No one wants to imagine that it will happen to them, but unfortunately, termite infestations affect countless households throughout the country every year. In fact, the EPA reports that termites cause, not millions, but billions of dollars in structural damage across the U.S. annually. Unless your home contains no wood or any other plant material, […]