Learn about some of the most common types of pests found in New Jersey homes.

2.  The most diverse type of
life forms in the world,
pests and insects,
comprise 80% of the
world’s species.
 An estimated 10
quintillion individual
insects share the world
with humans.
 There are 200 million
insects for every one
human being.

3.  They can damage and destroy your home or workspace, causing loss of
money and property.
 Pests can sting, bite, contaminate food supplies and act as carriers of
deadly diseases.
It has been estimated that one in every five New Jersey homes faces some
sort of pest infestation each year.
The invasive behavior and overwhelming number of insects can be a
serious problems to homes.

4. This persistent nuisance may invade your home to build nests or forage for
food. These pollinators, recyclers and scavengers can:
 Contaminate food supplies and storage areas
 Pharaoh ants can carry infections with them
 Carpenter ants can cause structural damage to your home

5.  They can cause
emotional distress
 Cause itching and
irritation in several
parts of the body
These tiny blood suckers can feed off you while you are asleep.
Infestation of these pests can be hard to control without professional
assistance, since domestic pesticides are only a temporary solution.

6.  Feeding off human and animal blood, they include fleas, mosquitoes and
ticks.
 They are known to cause considerable psychosomatic and physical stress.
 They can transmit dangerous that not just harm you but could even prove to
be lethal.
These are among the most lethal types of insects that can take over your
home.

7.  Their sting is powerful and
painful.
 Can result in life-
threatening anaphylactic
shock.
 Yellow jackets and hornets
are of an aggressive nature
and may sting multiple
times.
These are among the most lethal types of insects that can take over your
home.

8.  Spread diseases,
viruses and infections
 Contaminate food
supplies
 Provoke asthma and
allergic reactions
Beetles and cockroaches can fall under this category. They can:
A few species, such as carpet beetles, can be destructive in nature and
may become an everyday annoyance.

9. While they may not be harmful on most occasions, their high numbers and
annoying behavior can cause a nuisance at home.
 The constant buzzing of crickets at night can disrupt a good night’s sleep.
 Spiders lurking in the corners can be a hazard, since their bites are painful.
 Lady bugs, flies and mites can cause irritation and minor damage.
 Flies can also spread diseases.

10.  They are generally attracted
to grains, nuts, beans,
cereals and flour.
 Pantry insects lay larvae,
causing your entire food
stock to be rendered
inedible.
 Upon consumption, they
could adversely impact your
health.
Moths, some species of beetles and weevils can contaminate and destroy
thousands of tons of food each year.

11.  They can include termites,
carpenter bees, carpenter ants,
powder post beetles and more.
 They can cause damage to
wooden structures, the floor
and furniture via destructive
tunneling.
 Most are of the size of a rice
grain, which makes them
difficult to spot and eliminate.
Wood destroying insects are said to be the greatest cause of damage to homes in New
Jersey, leading to the expenditure of significant amounts of money in repairs.

12. If your home is in need of pest removal, choose the
professional expertise of Heritage Pest Control by placing a
request.
Visit the Website: http://www.heritagepestcontrolnj.com
OR
Call Toll Free: 866-666-3120