GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN NEWARK?

Rodent urine and droppings can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis in Newark households. Signs: ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces, dark droppings near food, nests of shredded paper or fabric.

Carpenter ants don't eat wood, they tunnel through it to nest — leaving smooth galleries that weaken framing in Newark homes. Signs: piles of frass below window frames, large ants on porches at night, faint rustling in walls.

Tick treatments for Newark yards target leaf litter, lawn edges, and stone walls where ticks shelter. Signs: ticks on socks after walking through grass, attached ticks on pets, deer activity near property.

Paper wasps build small open-comb nests under Newark eaves, deck railings, and outdoor furniture. Signs: 1–3 inch papery combs visible from below, wasps hovering near entry holes, evening returns to the nest.

Once stink bugs enter Newark wall voids in fall, they emerge inside the home on warm winter days. Signs: bugs flying toward sunny windows in January, hidden behind picture frames, accumulating in attic corners.

Spreading rapidly across Newark. Nearly impossible to eliminate without professional treatment. Signs: rust stains on sheets, itchy welts in rows, sweet musty smell.