In the third part of our series on Springtails, we will discuss:
“What YOU Can Do if an Invasion of Springtails in your South Jersey Home has already begun.”
In part two, we discussed “Why Springtails Invade Our South Jersey Homes.”
In part one – Springtails OR Fleas, we learned “What Springtails Are and What Springtails are NOT.”Read Full Article
In the second part of our series on Springtails, we will discuss:
“Why Springtails Invade Our South Jersey Homes.”
In the third part of our series, we will cover “What YOU Can Do if an Invasion of Springtails in your South Jersey Home has already begun.”
In part one we learned “What Springtails Are and What Springtails are Not.”Read Full Article
At AB-Con we get tons of calls and questions from all over South Jersey. We thought we would share the answers to the most common calls we receive:
1) Do I have to leave my home when you treat?
Most treatments require you to stay off treated areas until the product has dried. In most cases, this is a 1-2 hour period. Since AB-Con only treats problem areas on the interior, you are able to stay in untreated parts of your home.Read Full Article
Our current weather conditions in South Jersey have provided a “perfect storm” for the invasion of Springtails. Lots and lots of rain, followed by extremely hot, drying weather cause these lovely little critters to multiply and find a way into your home looking for moisture to survive.
Our office has recently received numerous calls for Springtails from all over South Jersey – from Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Cinnaminson, Palmyra, Deptford, Medford, and Voorhees to name a few.Read Full Article
Move over Bed Bugs – there is a new hitch-hiker in town…the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug!
There are over 200 native species of Stink Bugs in North America and some are important predators of other pests. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug which has been causing some major destruction in the South Jersey area is NOT.
Every year, for the past 10 years, homes in South Jersey have experienced more and more of these pesky critters.Read Full Article
We have all been waiting for the relentless rainstorms to stop and to have the sun shining on us again. Well, it finally happened this weekend in South Jersey!
We had 3 Glorious days of 90 degree weather and sunshine on our three-day weekend. I don’t know about you, but my family and I were outside almost the entire time.Read Full Article
Knowing WHAT to look for can SAVE you thousands of dollars!
Do you see swarming termites with wings in your home or in the soil around your home?
In South Jersey, subterranean termite swarmers are usually seen in the spring or early summer. They may appear suddenly in your home by the hundreds, on a warm, humid day. This usually causes panic in the household, however, swarmers are harmless to you and your family.
* Image courtesy of Susan Ellis, Bugwood.orgRead Full Article
Knowing the difference can SAVE you hundreds of dollars.
I had a new customer call the other day who thought he might have a termite problem – he was seeing termite swarmers in a number of areas around the foundation of his home.
He purchased his home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, less than a year ago and was given a green light from his Home Inspector that the property was termite free.Read Full Article
South Jersey Homeowners and Business owners who choose professional termite and pest control services need to be able to make informed decisions on deciding whom to contract for treatment of their properties.
Take your time and do your homework.
Most pest problems can wait a few days for you to choose a professional company and remember these people will be coming into your home or business.Read Full Article
South Jersey Residents…here are some Tips to make sure you don’t bring bed bugs home with you when you travel:
1) Check every hotel room for signs of a bed bugs infestation before you bring in your luggage.
2) Remove the blankets on the bed and lift up the mattress at all four corners and check the box springs. Check the sheets and blankets – they leave behind brown or red spots.Read Full Article
