Callahan’s Termite & Pest 
Why Bed Bug Problems Often Start After the Holidays More people move between hotels, relatives’ homes, and shared rides in December. Each stop gives bed bugs a chance to crawl into a suitcase seam. Once inside, they can go unnoticed for weeks. A clean home can still pick them up. Bed bugs are not drawn … Read more
Why Stink Bugs Move Indoors The brown marmorated stink bug is not native to New Jersey. It arrived from Asia decades ago and has since spread across nearly every state. Unlike many insects that die off in winter, stink bugs survive by entering a resting state called diapause. To do this, they need shelter from … Read more
What a Spotted Lanternfly Looks Like Adults measure about an inch long, with gray forewings dotted in black. Their hindwings show a bright red patch, visible mainly in flight. Younger nymphs start black with white spots, then turn red before reaching adulthood. Egg masses look like dried mud or putty, often laid on tree bark, … Read more
Why July Carries the Highest Risk Blacklegged ticks — the species that transmits Lyme disease — go through three active life stages: larva, nymph, and adult. Nymphs are the most dangerous stage for human transmission. They are roughly the size of a poppy seed, which makes them extremely easy to miss during a post-outdoor body … Read more
Why Ocean County Has a Particular Ant Problem Ocean County’s soil and climate create ideal conditions for ant colonies to grow and spread. The sandy, well-drained soil found across much of the county is easy for ants to tunnel through. Pavement ants and odorous house ants build nests quickly in this kind of ground. On … Read more
Ocean County’s Unique Mosquito Problem Ocean County is home to roughly 28,000 acres of coastal salt marsh. That landscape stretches along Barnegat Bay from Point Pleasant south through Brick, Toms River, Lacey Township, and Barnegat. It is one of the largest mosquito breeding grounds on the eastern seaboard. The saltmarsh mosquito, Aedes sollicitans, is the … Read more
At Callahan’s Termite & Pest Control, we help New Jersey homeowners deal with pest problems like these every day. Here’s everything you need to know about grass gnats: why they’re in your yard, how to get rid of them, and when it’s time to call in the pros. What Are Grass Gnats? Grass gnats is … Read more
Spring is a time of renewal—but it’s also when pests come out in full force. As temperatures rise and moisture levels increase, everything from ants and rodents to squash bugs and cabbage moths starts to stir. Whether you’re a homeowner in Toms River or a business owner in Red Bank, spring is the perfect time … Read more
As homeowners and business owners in New Jersey gear up for another season, preventing pest infestations should be a top priority. According to the National Pest Management Association, ant infestations are on the rise, with over half of pest professionals (54%) reporting an increase in calls. Among these, odorous house ants are the most common … Read more
At Callahan’s Termite and Pest Control, we’ve seen firsthand the damage rodents can do when decorations are stored improperly. Follow these simple tips and you’ll protect your decorations and your home from rodents and other pests. Why Rodents are Attracted to Holiday Storage Mice and rats are opportunistic, looking for shelter, nesting materials and food … Read more