The AB-Con Bug Blog

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So…What is a Termite Swarmer Anyway?

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Termite SwarmersAB-Con Termite and Pest Control got its first call for Termite Swarmers today from Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

In South Jersey, our termite problems revolve around a species known as Subterranean Termites. Subterranean Termites build colonies in the soil or in trees or poles and rely mainly on the soil for the moisture they need to survive. They search for wood farther and farther from their colony area as their numbers grow.Read Full Article

10 Simple Tips to Keep your Holiday Baking a Fun-Filled Tradition

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Cookie BakingIt’s December and the annual Holiday Cookie Baking festival is underway at our South Jersey home. My wife and kids have already their first (of many) all-day baking days with friends and most of those cookies are already gone!

One thing that would ruin the whole experience is the appearance of pantry pests when getting ready to do all of this holiday baking.Read Full Article

The Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider!

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Black and Yellow Garden Spider-Argiope aurantia

What would you do if you came home and saw this spider under your eaves near your front door?

My bet is – a spider this large – about 1 inch –  would at the very least – freak you out a bit … if it didn’t send you into a tailspin trying to find anything within reach to knock it and its beautifully crafted web to the ground!Read Full Article

There’s A Mouse in my South Jersey House!

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House Mouse - mus domesticusHave you recovered from South Jersey’s cold snap last weekend? It came a little early this year and the snow could have made Halloween a “real” nightmare for our children!

Lucky for South Jersey – we got more rain than snow. You may have noticed all of the “critters” that live in your yard (squirrels, mice, and chipmunks, to name a few) have gotten a little more aggressive – gathering all their acorns and burrowing in mulch and leaf piles.Read Full Article