Termite swarming season is here. Termite swarmers, or winged reproductive termites leave the colony once a year and swarm to a different location where they shed their wings and pair up to start a new termite colony. Winged termites are often mistaken for winged ants. Here's how to tell them apart: Ant wings are different sizes; termite wings are all the same size. Ants have elbowed antennae; termites have short, straight, beaded antennae. Don't be fooled by color or size: ants can vary in size, and winged termites can be block or brown. The most glaring difference is that ants have segmented body parts and termite swarmers have one straight body. ...read more
By Arrow Environmental Services March 17, 2009
Bed Bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. They feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through which they withdraw blood. Engorgement takes about 3 to 10 minutes, yet the person seldom knows they are being bitten. Bed bugs normally do not reside on people like head lice or body lice - immediately after feeding they crawl off and reside elsewhere to digest their meal. A common concern with bed bugs is whether they transmit diseases. Althouth bed bugs can harbor pathogens inaand on their bodies, transmission to humans is considered unlikely. Their medical significance is chiefly limited to the itching and inflammation from their bites. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce allergic reactions. Though not known to carry diseases, bed bugs can severely reduce quality of life by causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment. ...read more
By Arrow Environmental Services July 30, 2008
Cicada Killer Wasp season is now upon us in the Northeast. These large and intimidating wasps hover above the ground and "dig" holes into the soil at hard landscape areas or throughout the lawn. They are very scary to homeowners, but seldom sting. They are a solitary wasp that does not "build nests." Always contact a Pest Management Professional when dealing with Cicada Killer Wasps. www.arrownj.com ...read more
By Arrow Environmental Services July 26, 2008
If you are planning on growing tomato plants in your garden, you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of pests that may seek out your tomato plants to feed off of. You will need to take precautions to prevent pests from damaging your tomato plants. ...read more
Obtaining a pest control certification can lend credibility to your services and inspire confidence and respect in your customers. Learn more about pest control certification to determine if procuring this valuable designation would be a positive career measure for you. ...read more
