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Bed Bug News, Commercial Services, Pest Control

Smithsonian Museum: Did You Know These Fun Insect Facts?

When it comes to NJ & NYC pest control, the more you know about insects, the better. The Smithsonian Museum recently released an insect trivia quiz that you can use to test your knowledge. You should head over there now and answer the questions. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find the answers.

How did you do?

Why do You Need to Know About Pests?

Do You Know These Fun Facts?
Do You Know These Fun Facts?

When most people think about pests, they think about things like bed bugs, raccoons and mice or rats. You may think along the same lines. However, there are really many more different types of pests that you need to be aware of. If you’re not, you won’t know what steps you should take to get rid of them.

Taking the time to expand your knowledge can help you tremendously in the future.

What to do if You Encounter an NJ & NYC Pest Control Problem

If you do encounter an NJ & NYC pest control issue, professional help is what you need.

For many types of pests, it can appear that you’ve taken care of the problem, when you really haven’t. Things may get better for a few days, and then the problem will come back, worse than it was before.

Our professionals know how to attack a pest problem at the source. Here at Stern Environmental, we use only the most modern methods. Would you like to know more? Contact us.

Insect Control, News

Insects Are the Inspiration of These Unusual Drones

Inspiration For Drones
Inspiration For Drones

One man’s pest is another man’s inspiration. Think about the strength to body weight ratio of ants, or the flight speed and reaction time of a common housefly. Scientists have been thinking hard about how to unlock the incredible physics in insect bodies to create powerful drones for military and other purposes.

Insect models have inspired drone technology in various ways:

Flies: The fast and lightweight fly has inspired some of the tiniest flying robots. One prototype developed by BAE systems even has a body and wings that resemble a fly. These little drones can weigh less an ounce, yet carry powerful surveillance tools.

Hornets: These hovering creatures have inspired drones that fly like helicopters. The Black Hornet system developed by Prox Dynamics includes a base station and two hornet drones that capture live video and take high-def photos. In rugged and rural terrain, military units can send Black Hornets to places they cannot otherwise access.

Termites: Humans think of termites as a force of destruction, but those pests are actually building their own nests underground after they chew up wood. Researchers have found inspiration in termites to program small drones that can work on construction projects without people on-site.

Bug science sure can be fascinating! Even still, nobody wants mother nature’s drones entering their household. Think of Stern Environmental when you need help from pest experts.

Insect Control, News, Pest Control, Pest Management, Uncategorized

Kids Learn to Love Bugs

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Bug Discovery
Bug Discovery

The common bug is not so common. Insects are more numerous and more varied than any other form of life on Earth. We share our planet with at least 900 thousand different types of insects and entomologists believe there are millions of insect species yet to be discovered.

Insects outnumber us by 200 million to one! Despite their tiny size, insects also outweigh us. According to the Smithsonian’s BugInfo site, “the world holds 300 pounds of insects for every pound of humans.” Yet these tiny creates can send us fleeing in panic.

Nature’s Recyclers

Insects play a powerful role in nature. They pollinate plants, aerate the soil and provide food for animals, fish, birds, other insects and even some humans. Efficient recyclers, insects are Mother Nature’s clean-up crew.

There is much to admire about these tiny creatures, but insects get a bad rap. When insects enter our homes or businesses they can create health hazards and damage property. And then there is the “ick” factor.

From “Ick!” to “Wow!”

Help your children develop an appreciation for insects by teaching them about these fascinating creatures:

Teach your kids to love bugs; but when insects invade, call the experts at Stern Environmental Group for fast, effective service.

Carpenter Ants, Insect Control, Pest Control, Pest Eradication

How to Find Carpenter Ant Nests

Carpenter ants build their nests in wood, and they are difficult to locate because they do not leave tell tale signs of their presence in a home or building. Although they are not as destructive as termites, they can cause considerable damage if they are allowed to infest wood structures for an extended period of time.

Carpenter ants usually set up their colonies in damp wooden pieces that have previously been damaged by other types of insects. Some of the places in a home where carpenter ant nests are commonly found include door frames, windows, sinks, chimneys, and bath traps. With the right level of moisture, temperature, and protection from environmental changes and predators, the colonies of carpenter ants will thrive.

One way to find carpenter nests in a home is to tap the surfaces of wooden structures. Listen for a hollow sound as this will indicate that the wood is damaged. By tapping on the wood, you will also cause the carpenter ants to panic, and they may flee their nests and emerge from the wood.

If you are experiencing carpenter ant problem in your home, you can call NY, NYC, and NJ pest control experts.

Carpenter Ants, Insect Control

Fast Facts about Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are one of the most common types of pests in New York and New Jersey, and they can cause great damage to homes and wood furniture if no measures are taken to control them. Here are some basic facts about carpenter ants.

1) Carpenter ants are ants that belong to the genus Camponotus, and they are given their common name because they set up their colonies in wood.

2) The size of carpenter ants range from a quarter inch to slight more than half an inch.

3) Depending on their species, carpenter ants can be black, dark brown, red, orange, light brown, or yellowish tan.

4) Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not consume wood. When they dig galleries in wood to create colonies, they will collect the wood debris and leave them outside.

5) Carpenter ants play an important role in the natural environment as they can help in the decomposition of wood and control the population of small insects.

6) Carpenter ants usually establish their colonies in parts of wood that are moist.

7) There are two types of carpenter ant colonies, namely, the parent colonies and the satellite colonies. The parent colony houses the queen, her offspring, and a group of workers, while a satellite colony is made up of thousands of worker ants.