Stink Bugs – What You Need To Know

Stink bugs can be a definite pest problem in PA and NJ. When you call Nationwide pest control company for stink bugs, knowing a little bit of information will help us identify where the problem is and how to solve it for you.

What are Stink Bugs?

The stink bugs that are commonly found in PA and NJ are brown stink bugs and green stink bugs. They originate from Asia and migrated to the United States via imported goods from China.

Brown stink bugs are initially red and then turn black when they are nymphs. When they become adults, their body turns brown. They are approximately 1.5 to 2 cm long and are often found in vegetation around your home. They are especially common in trees such as birch, maples and dogwood. You can also find them among sunflowers, strawberries, butterfly bush and apple and pear trees.

Green stink bugs are bright green in color. Adult green stink bugs have a fine orange line separating the head from the body. Nymphs are black in color and then turn green when they become adults. In PA and NJ, you can find green stink bugs in cherry and apple trees, along with orange trees and in soybean plants.

Stink bugs are called ‘stink bugs’ because of the strong odor they emit as a defense when they are threatened. If you have them in your home or on your property, you will immediately notice strong pungent smell when you walk in areas of infestation.

Stink Bug Infestation.

If you have a stink bug infestation in your home in PA or NJ, it will generally occur during the fall or winter season. Since they are attracted to heat and light, they creep in through cracks in the foundation and seams between windows that are not sealed. Generally, if you have a stink bug infestation, you will find them along baseboards, in light fixtures and in your heating equipment. If you encounter stink bugs, do not attempt to crush them. This will make the stink worse as they emit their odor when attacked.

Prevention

In PA and NJ, the best approach to avoiding stink bugs is to seal your house well before the weather cools in the fall and winter. Use caulk to seal windows thoroughly and to seal any cracks in your foundation and walls.

You can also discourage stink bugs from infesting your home by removing potted plants from your home and removing any foliage or plants growing close to your home. By creating a non-vegetation zone around your home, you will discourage the insects from traveling inside your house.

If you discover that stink bugs have infested your home, the best way to get rid of them is to call Nationwide Pest Control.

Wolf Spiders in the home

Wolf spiders are found all over the world and whether you like it or not they can be your best pest treatment around your house. Wolf spiders will attack any bugs that might be around your house and will leave you and your family alone. Wolf spiders are especially active in the fall in PA and NJ. They are busy preparing for their winter hibernation if they live outside of your home. The autumn brings for them cooler weather that they will have to burrow to be safe. But if they are in your home, they are probably your best protection from other bugs that might be stirring in the colder months.

For those who suffer from arachnophobia (fear of spiders) it will be hard to suppress the urge to squash the wolf spiders in your PA or NJ home. Just try to keep in mind that they are not dangerous to you. Less than 1% of people actually react to bites from wolf spiders and the only people who get bit are those who antagonize the spiders or those who don’t check their socks or shoes in the morning before putting them on. Wolf spiders are interested in eating pest bugs as they prepare for the autumn weather. You literally have nothing to worry about when it comes to wolf spiders in the fall.

Wolf spiders do look intimidating even if you aren’t arachnophobia. But they will run from humans if they are in the home. If you happen to be out in the fall weather you are less likely to attract a spider than you would be to attract a pest to follow you back into your home. So the next time you are hanging out in PA or NJ and you see a wolf spider outside tell it thank you for the removal of the pest bugs.

Your house is for you and your family.  It’s never supposed to be for bugs.  If you notice these little pests in your home, you should drive them away as early as today.

There are many kinds of household bugs.  We have the stinging wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, ants and termites, bees, yellow jackets, spiders, cockroaches (which are very common) and a lot more.  They bring fear to your kids and their sting or bite can cause various life-threatening diseases.  Moreover, when a bug drops by on your food, you’re sure to be contaminated with bacteria when you eat it.   What’s more irritating is that they even make a home out of your home!  Spider webs will just turn your beautiful house into a haunted house while wasp nests and other bug houses can destroy walls, furniture, and roofing.

Pest Control Tips:

Fortunately, there are things you can do to drive those household bugs away.

Destroy the bugs’ home. One of which is to destroy their homes.  When they don’t have a house anymore, they will go away.  The method of removing the nests of household bugs depends on what kind of insect they are.  If you’re targeting a wasp nest, the best way to remove it is during night time.  Apply chemical spray or any pest control solution.  Same with termites.  Note that you can’t drive them away in just one application.  Have someone to help you out and don’t forget to wear protective gears to make sure those bugs don’t bite you.

Poison and trap them. Sometimes, bugs come out of your home just like the ants and termites.  In this case, you may want to check for roof and wall holes and seal them right away.  You may need to poison or trap them.  Some homeowners would make use of insect repellent chalk to get rid of ants and other insects.  You just draw a line in the areas where the household bugs usually pass or come out from.  They would usually hide in house corners.  There are numerous insect repellents and formulas available in stores today.  Getting one would help you minimize the appearance of such nasty bugs.

Prevent them from coming in. Killing these bugs is just a temporary method to get rid of them.  You may want to know the root cause why they nestle in your home.  Maybe there are broken windows, holes or openings in your house where household bugs can pass through easily.  Have someone check your house to make sure no unwanted visitors come in and live in your home.

Don't let Pest Ruin Your Garden!

For most people, gardening is one good way to eliminate stress and boredom.   In fact in the UK, they have this program for depressed people wherein the patients are taught to do gardening and landscaping.  Meanwhile, in the US, a lot of house owners invest heavily on making their lawns and patios beautiful and accommodating.

However, there is a big challenge that is faced by most people when it comes to their gardens- pest control.  No matter what kind of plants you grow in your garden- may it be flowers, vines, vegetables, orchids, and other precious ornamentals, if your garden is surrounded by bugs, it will never maintain its beauty.  Pests such as termites, ants, mosquitoes, bugs, snails, slugs, etc are a big mess and annoyance.  Moreover, they can also cause diseases in the whole family.

If you want to ensure the health, growth, and beauty of your most treasured plants, and your kids are safe from those harmful bugs, you need to have a very good pest control method.

Here are some of the most helpful ways to shoo away those garden pests:

Applying companion planting strategy

They say prevention is far better than cure.  If you want to reduce the possibility of those bugs settling in your garden, even before you start gardening, make sure you plant your plants strategically.  Companion planting is a smart style in gardening.   You situate your plants where they can best help each other, share food and nutrients, shade, and control pests.  Adding plants that are naturally repel and drive away insects such as Basil, tomato, onion, oregano and lavender.  Herb is also a good companion plant. 

Using Pest Control Chemicals in the Right Way

Pesticides are dangerous especially to your health.  Whenever you inhale its fumes or you eat vegetables treated with pesticides, you’re damaging your health.  However, there are times where there’s no better solution that to make use of chemicals to drive insects and bugs away.  There are pesticides which have minimal hazardous effect so better check the label when shopping for it.  If you don’t have experience making use of such chemicals, it’s better to seek help from professionals.  There are pest control services providers who can help you get rid of unwanted creatures destroying your plants.

Hero Insects

Insects drive away insects.  Another natural method of pest control is attracting hero insects in your garden.  What are these insects?  They are those who consume garden pests.  You can welcome ladybugs, dragonflies, spiders, and praying mantis in your lawn or patio and let them do the pest control task for you.  Plants that attract these helpful insects are Dandelions, Geraniums, Angelica, Yarrow, Coreopsis, and more.

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How does Nation-Wide remove bed bugs? Should I throw away my furniture?
Nation-Wide uses a highly specialized, safe and very low environmental impact solution utilizing non-pesticide methods and products as much as possible. Our solution comes with a 100% guaranteed elimination of the bed bugs. DO NOT throw away your bedding or furniture. We may be able to save it! Let us evaluate and inspect your home and furniture first. Our elimination process could save you thousands!

Bedbugs in various life stages

Identifying Bed Bugs
Depending on the life stage, bed bugs (or bedbugs) may look different, dependent on their life stage when you see them. They may also differ in appearance based on whether or not they’ve just had a blood meal. An adult bed bug is about the size of a bread crumb and and the smallest, young bed bugs can be the size of a grain of sand. Unfed bed bug nymphs are very light-colored, and bed bugs that have fed will be dark red, reddish-brown, rust, or even brown in color.

Where Are They Hiding?
Bed bugs hide very well! They can be very thin and hide in the smallest of cracks throughout your home, your furniture, walls, etc. Mostly bed bugs become known by the bites left behind on you after you wake up. Bed bugs prefer to feed late at night and may bite you without your knowledge while you’re in bed or sitting/sleeping on a sofa. You can be bitten for months and months without seeing an actual bug dead or alive.

How Did Bed Bugs Get In My House?
There are a lot of different reasons people get them. One common reason is traveling and picking up bed bugs in hotel rooms where multiple people from all over have slept before you. You can get them anywhere. They’re hitchhikers, so if somebody has bed bug eggs on their clothing and they go to a public area to unknowingly distribute them, your a then susceptible to bring them home! You don’t know you have them for a month, but after they multiply and begin to bite more and more, then you will.

Call Nation-Wide Pest Control so we can confirm a bed bug infestation. Don’t worry; the inspection and estimate is free. If confirmed, we’ll explain the process of professional, safe bed bug extermination.

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You’ve found insects swarming in or around your home. But how do you know if they are flying carpenter ants or swarming termites? Short of being an entomologists, they are difficult to tell apart. Nation-Wide Pest Control has created this comparison image to help you do determine what you have. The single most tell-tail feature is the antennae. Carpenter ants have bent, or elbow-like antennae while swarming termites have straight antennae. Other notable features are their size. Carpenter ants with wings are much larger in size when compared to termites. Termites shed their wings after flight and often wings will be found in the area.

What to do next…

Once you’ve identified your winged visitors, what is the next step?

Because each case is different we recommend having an expert visit your home and assess the situation to make the appropriate recommendations. There truly is no one size fits all solution and there are generally several factors to consider.

Removing the invaders is only part of the solution. We also want to ensure they never return and that any damage they have caused is completely repaired. Recommendations offered may include structural modifications, alterations to the surrounding environment, sanitation changes, and the use of state-of-the-art materials to eliminate and prevent the return of ants or termites inside the home.

Schedule a consultation today and let Nation-Wide Termite and Pest Control provide the expertise you need.

If you’re still unsure, contact us at 1-800-2-TERMITE to schedule a free inspection. One of our technicians will be happy come to your house and identify your pest. To learn more about termite control, visit our Termite FAQs page.

Nation-Wide’s experienced wildlife staff is trained to handle your wildlife removal situation ethically and humanely. Whether it’s squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, groundhogs or any other non-domesticated animal not welcome in your home, or threatening your family’s safety on or around your property, Nation-Wide wildlife removal is at your service. We can also assist with preventing another wildlife home invasion by evaluating the points of entry and repairing it for you.

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Here’s how it works:
Four times a year an expert technician will visit your home or business to prevent and treat any pest issues you may have. The visits are tailored to the seasonal pests that may pose a problem during that timeframe and also general problems that may arise such as bees and wasps. Generally one visit will be scheduled for each season.

Environmentally responsible techniques are used for all services under the Home Protection Plan. These techniques help to minimize the amount of pesticides placed in your home. This is done through:

• Thorough inspections.
• Non-chemical monitors to help pinpoint pest activity.
• Careful, targeted applications.
• Customized treatment plan.
• Preventative measures such as deterrents and minor modifications to your home and surrounding environment.
• An individualized report which points out any conditions that could lead to infestation.

Free Emergency Response:
If there’s a problem anytime throughout the year we promise service by no later than the end of the next business day. There is no charge, emergency visits are included in the plan.

Nation-Wide maintains a variety of cutting-edge treatment strategies so that we can offer an effective termite solution that’s customized to each home’s unique situation.

We recommend that our skilled representatives help you select the best termite solution. Regardless of the treatment, the most effective program starts with an expert inspection.

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Carpenter ants are random foragers who migrate from primary nests established outdoors. They can invade your home through just about any small crack or opening to look for food and establish new nesting locations.

Removing carpenter ants typically involves using a delayed action bait and allowing the ants to transfer it back to their colony. There it can affect a greater number to eventually eliminate the colony all together.

Keeping carpenter ants from re infesting your home may include structural modifications, alterations to the surrounding environment, sanitation changes, and the use of state-of-the-art materials to deter further nesting.

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