A Guide To Common Pest Identification & Prevention In Salem County, NJ
Do you have an infestation of unknown origin? If so, our pest library may be able to help. This comprehensive list discusses all possible pests that live in our area, including how they might affect your property. The information lets you know where these pests are likely to be found, what problems they cause, how you can identify them, and steps for eliminating them from your home or business.
Ants
A few ants in your home may not seem like a problem, but ants use pheromones to alert the rest of their colony when they've found food, so there are likely many more of these tiny insects on their way. And don't think about crushing those ants that you see because they use the same pheromones when there is danger!
View PestBed Bugs
If you have experienced a bed bug infestation, you know just how stressful they are. If you’ve never had a problem with these pests, count yourself lucky because they can happen to anyone!
View PestCentipedes
Centipedes are no laughing matter here in Salem County. Even though we don't have giant, foot-long centipedes in New Jersey as they do down in Texas, centipedes are still venomous.
View PestCockroaches
Cockroaches are medium-sized insects that have broad, flat, oval-shaped bodies. Most species of cockroaches grow to be between 1/2 to 2 inches long. These insects have long antennae, and a shield-shaped section behind their head called a pronotum.
View PestCrickets
Crickets in Salem County can be enjoyable if you’re listening to them singing after dark while you look up at the stars. However, a houseful of them is quite a different matter.
View PestFleas & Ticks
Fleas and ticks are both types of parasitic insects that must feed on the blood of warm-blooded hosts to survive. These bloodsucking insects are picked up outdoors and brought into your home on clothes, pets, and mammal pests, such as rats or mice.
View PestMosquitoes
Mosquitoes are among the most disliked pests, and for good reason! New Jersey residents know just how frustrating it is to deal with these flying insects.
View PestRodents
Rodent infestations can happen in many forms, from mice and rats to squirrels. These pests are opportunists, taking advantage of any weakness in a home's exterior to get inside.
View PestSpiders
Spiders are those pests that Salem County residents can't avoid no matter what they do. Even if you don't see them, there will always be a spider or two in your house.
View PestStinging Insects
There are many species of stinging insects that live in our area. All equipped with stingers at the end of the abdomen that they use for defense and some species to help them capture their prey.
View PestTermites
Termites are a very real problem for Salem County homeowners. These pests are known as “silent destroyers” because they often go unnoticed for a long time, causing extensive damage.
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