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Flea and Tick Control in Union County, NJ: Yards, Pets and Prevention

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Much of Union County sits right up against tick country. The Watchung Reservation runs through Mountainside, Summit, Berkeley Heights and Scotch Plains. The Rahway River parkway threads through Cranford, Kenilworth and Union, and the Passaic River lines the western edge. Wooded backyards in Westfield and New Providence connect to all of it. That’s great for […]

Why Bed Bugs Are on the Rise in Jersey City Apartments

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Understanding Why Jersey City Apartments Are Vulnerable to Bed Bugs Jersey City has experienced a dramatic surge in bed bug infestations over the past decade, with apartment complexes bearing the brunt of this troubling trend. What was once considered a problem of the distant past has returned with unprecedented intensity, affecting residential buildings across all […]

4 Effective Strategies for Commercial Pest Control in New Jersey

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Commercial pest control in New Jersey works best as a routine, not a rescue: regular inspections, sealed entry points, tight sanitation and targeted treatments, in that order. Those four strategies keep rodents, cockroaches and flies out of restaurants, shops, offices and warehouses, and a simple log of each visit shows what was found and what […]

What Does Squirrel Poop Look Like? (Photos + Rat Comparison)

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Squirrel poop is dark brown, oval and about 3/8 inch long, with rounded ends — roughly the size of a raisin cut in half. Rat droppings are a similar size but have pointed ends, and mouse droppings are much smaller, like a grain of rice. If you are finding squirrel droppings in an attic, a […]

How Long Do Fruit Flies Live?

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How Long Do Fruit Flies and Other Flies Live? Fruit flies may be small, but they can cause big problems—especially in homes, restaurants, and supermarkets across New Jersey and New York. At Clearview Pest Control & Exterminator Services, we help property owners in Bayonne, Englewood, and surrounding areas keep their environments fruit fly-free. If you’re […]

Black Widow Spiders in the Northeast: Where They’re Found & What You Should Know

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Where Black Widow Spiders Are Found in the Northeast If you’ve ever wondered “Are there black widow spiders in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York?”—you’re not alone. These sleek, venomous arachnids are the stuff of legends, but how common are they really in the Northeast? Spoiler: They do live here, but the panic button can […]

What Does a Cockroach Look Like? A Homeowner’s Guide

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A cockroach is a flat, oval insect with six spiny legs, two long antennae and a shiny body that ranges from tan to reddish brown to almost black. In New Jersey and New York homes, the roach you see is usually either the small, tan German cockroach or the large, reddish-brown American cockroach, and knowing […]

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