The Most Common Winter Pests and How to Keep Them Out of Your Home
The Most Common Winter Pests and How to Keep Them Out of Your Home By Horizon Pest Control As the temperatures drop, pests don’t hibernate—they relocate. Many common winter pests, such as rodents, spiders, and cockroaches, seek the warmth and shelter of your home during the colder months. Without proper precautions, these unwelcome guests can […]
Spotted Lanternfly Problems Throughout New Jersey
Spotted Lanternfly Problems Throughout New Jersey By Horizon Pest Control One of the most problematic pests for 2023 in New Jersey is the spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly is native to China. An invasive species, it first appeared in Pennsylvania in 2014. It has become a significant threat to agriculture in less than a decade. […]
5 Tips to Keep Mosquitos From Ruining Your Summer
5 Tips to Keep Mosquitos From Ruining Your Summer By Horizon Pest Control No one wants to spend summer cooped up inside. On the other hand, getting bitten all over by mosquitos isn’t what anyone would consider their favorite part of the great outdoors. Along with being itchy and painful, a mosquito’s bite can transmit […]
The Moth Cocoons That Are Used as Purses
The Moth Cocoons That Are Used as Purses By Horizon Pest Control The Moth Cocoons That Are Used As Purses Unless you find it exciting to watch insects repeatedly nosedive into hot light bulbs, then it is fair to say that moths are not the most exciting of insects. Generally, people are not at all […]
Interesting Facts About Mold
Interesting Facts About Mold By Horizon Pest Control Mold gets a bad rap these days, and with all the media hype surrounding the “deadly” black mold, its easy to see why. But the reality of it is different, and mold is not as harmful as the news would have you believe. This factsheet aims to […]
The Insects That Are Killing All of America’s Maple Trees
The Insects That Are Killing All of America’s Maple Trees By Horizon Pest Control Gloomy scales are insect-pests that love to feed on trees that are already stressed from abnormal environmental conditions. The GS insects don’t just feed on maple trees; they also reproduce, live and altogether, thrive on these trees. According to researchers these […]
10 Facts About Kissing Bugs
10 Facts About Kissing Bugs By Horizon Pest Control Also known as triatominae, kissing bugs are a subfamily of Reduviidae family and also go by the names, the assassin and conenose bug. Wondering if your home is plagued with these pests? Read the following 10 facts about kissing bugs to find out. Fact 1: A […]
10 Facts About Assassin Bugs
10 Facts About Assassin Bugs By Horizon Pest Control If the name of these creatures isn’t enough to get your attention, some of the disturbing things that they tend to do surely will be. Assassin bugs, or Reduviidae, are found throughout the world, with over 135 species recognized in North America alone. Here are ten […]
