Monmouth Pest Control NJ – Local Exterminator Serving Monmouth County, Ocean County & the Jersey Shore

Common Pests in Monmouth & Ocean Counties – What to Watch For

Ants

Carpenter ants, pavement ants, and others peak from spring through fall, seeking food and moisture indoors. Carpenter species can weaken wood over time.



Top species: Carpenter ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, and pharaoh ants.

Seasonality: Most active from April through September, when colonies seek food and water indoors.

Risks: Carpenter ants tunnel into wood, which can weaken structural integrity over time.

Fact:  Ocean pest control data shows that calls about ants in NJ rise by more than 40% in summer. This is due to humidity and food activity.

Eastern subterranean termites thrive here, building hidden mud tubes. Untreated, they cause major structural damage not covered by most insurance.

Prevalence: New Jersey falls within a moderate to heavy termite infestation zone (U.S. Forest Service).

Damage:  Termites cause over $5 billion in structural damage nationwide every year—damage not covered by most homeowners’ insurance.

Local trend: One in five NJ homes will experience some form of termite activity in its lifetime.

Species:  The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the most harmful species in this area. It builds mud tubes that can go unnoticed for years.

Rodents (Mice & Rats)

Active in fall/winter, they enter through tiny gaps, gnaw wires (fire risk), and spread diseases via droppings.

Entry points:  Mice can squeeze through holes as small as ¼ inch, and rats only need ½ inch.

Reproduction:  A single pair of mice can produce up to 60 offspring per year, allowing infestations to grow exponentially.

Damage:  Rodents gnaw electrical wiring, insulation, and wood, increasing fire hazards and property damage.

Health risk:  They can transmit over 35 diseases, including salmonella and hantavirus, through droppings and urine.

These often indicate moisture or sanitation issues; bed bugs spread quickly, while roaches trigger allergies.

Cockroaches:  German and American roaches are most common in NJ. Cockroach allergens are known to trigger asthma, particularly in children.

Spiders:  While most are harmless, their presence usually indicates a separate insect food source.

Other invaders: Brown marmorated stink bugs and pantry pests (beetles and moths) often appear in late summer and fall.

Fact:  NJ pest control data show that stink bug infestations spike by 70% in September–October as temperatures cool.

Mosquitoes & Stinging Insects

Humidity and standing water fuel mosquitoes (West Nile risk) and wasps/hornets. Regular treatments reduce bites and stings.

Mosquitoes:  Breeding peaks after rainfall and in areas with standing water. Some species in NJ can transmit West Nile virus.

Wasps & hornets: Common species include yellowjackets, paper wasps, and bald-faced hornets.

Health concerns: About 500,000 people in the U.S. get treated each year for stings. Allergic reactions are a main reason for summer ER visits.

Prevention:  Regular yard treatments and nest removal reduce both risk and recurrence.

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