Go Green Pest Solutions

04/28/2023

We have great, updated info on ticks - please take a look and share. Stay safe this spring!

- and a good time for an update on tick borne illnesses Spring in NJ and tick cases are rising. We have put together some updated information for NJ residents so they can protect themselves (and their pets) from tick borne illness in 2023. Ticks are small arachnids (e.g. spiders, mites) that are oft...

03/02/2023

Here is some information about fire safety and fire extinguishers. A quick read that could save you from a tragedy.

A fire at home is a terrible thing and I wanted to share some fire safety tips with you. I see many homes with conditions that could easily spark a fire. For example, the other day I was called into a Vernon NJ home about a mice problem in the basement. When I went into the basement to assess the si...

08/31/2022

New post on the invasive Box Tree Moth - not yet spotted in NJ but right next store....

Last spring the box tree moth was found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and South Carolina. It was determined that the moths came in on plants shipped from a nursery located in Ontario. Specifically, on boxwood plants. Given the proximity to NY and CT, I wanted to...

07/03/2022

04/29/2022

Hey NJ - There's a new pest to look out for. Check out our blog - and share with your friends:

In the past few years, New Jerseyans have had to deal with ticks, mosquitoes, spotted lanternflies and cicadas. What’s next? Possibly Asian lady beetles. Asian lady beetles are cousins to the ladybug and part of the ladybird beetle family. Ladybugs are a friend to New Jersey gardeners. They eat ap...

03/19/2022

Spring is in the air... and that means insects will soon be emerging. Carpenter ants can do a lot of damage so read our post on how to deal with these destructive ants.

Carpenter ants are some of the most common invaders during the spring season in New Jersey. Knowing how to identify them and what to do to get rid of them will help you prevent damage to your home and property. It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between regular ants and carpenter ants. Carpen...

02/17/2022

Help stomp out Spotted Lantern Flies in NJ

Last summer was the first time I saw a Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF). The insect is very colorful, and it is hard to believe that this beautiful fly is a serious threat in NJ. The invasive plant hopper damages trees and produces a sticky substance, called honey dew, that turns into a black mold. This mo...

02/04/2022

Discover some interesting facts about stink bugs....

What are stink bugs doing in my house in the middle of January? If you live in Northern New Jersey, you may have seen some smelly visitors lately – I am referring to brown marmorated stink bugs. The other day I got a call from a customer asking what these bugs are doing in her home in the middle o...

03/24/2020

Get started with spring pest control - get $50 off quarterly service if you sign by May 15. Please share this post:

With all the focus on Coronavirus it is easy to forget that springtime pest prevention treatment sets the stage for worry-free summer enjoyment. With millipedes, centipedes, and crickets waking up due to the warm temperatures, spring is the time to think about treating – and protecting - your home...

03/03/2020

Sprig is the time to deal with Carpenter Bees - before they nest. See how to identify and control - and what can happen if you don't.

With spring around the corner, New Jersey residents will soon be seeing the emergence of all kinds of insects. This post discusses carpenter bees as springtime is the best time to deal with carpenter bees – before they mate and start drilling. Similar to carpenter ants, carpenter bees bore into wo...

02/21/2020

Spring is around the corner and so are carpenter ants. Check out how to identify and control these pests.

Wet springs in NJ means carpenter ants will be moving in early. Find out what to do to prevent damage to your home.