June 16, 2010

Cave Crickets got their name because they seek out dark and damp areas to nest and reproduce, hence the name, "Cave Cricket". This is why many New Jersey residents find these nasty looking insects inside basements and crawlspaces where humidity and moisture are often found. Cave Crickets are more of a threat to our sanity, than anything else. Imagine one of these things crawling on you while you and your family are enjoying a peaceful night at home. Cave Crickets work their way into the house through floor vents, cracks, and crevices. Arkadia Pest Solutions offers Cave Cricket control & treatment services.

Control techniques include humidity prevention and moisture control. Cave Crickets nest in damp areas, so basements and garages are obviously trouble areas for these long-jumping insects. Installing a dehumidifier in a basement or garage is the first step in controlling most insect infestations, including Cave Crickets. Other prevention techniques that will help solve your Cave Cricket problem include sealing and treatment. Sealing up cracks and crevices in the foundation of your home is key to saving you and your family from these unsitely critters. Treatment by a local pest control service may be needed if a Cave Cricket infestation is too large to combat on your own.

May 3 , 2010

If you are having or have had issues with carpenter ants in the past, there are many techniques that can be used to rid yourself and your house of the problem. The best method for preventing carpenter ant from appearing indoors is to lower moisture conditions that attract carpenter ants, as well as many other insect. Installing a dehumidifier in a moisture filled basement or crawl space definitely helps. You should also replace any wet or water damaged wood. Also, keep any firewood far away from the foundation of the house or garage. It is also a good idea to cover these wood pilings to keep them protected from wet weather.

May 3, 2010

Natural insecticides and repellents can eliminate harmful pests safely and effectively, without having a harmful effect on the environment. Arkadia Pest Solutions has developed a Green Pest Program for residential customers by incorparating insecticides that use botanicals or plant extracts to control unwanted insects. Natural and organic insecticides thwart unwanted insects through contact or ingestion. Trap monitoring, used alongside an innovative green pest control program works to solve most insect infestations without harming the environment. Go green with Arkadia Pest.