Our Pest Control & Lawn Care Blog
If you've been spending time outside lately and coming in with bites, it's not your imagination. Mosquito season in New Jersey doesn't wait for summer — and in 2026, it arrived earlier than most homeowners expected.
If you've started spotting wasps buzzing around your eaves, porch ceiling, or deck, you're not imagining an early season. Spring 2026 has created ideal conditions for stinging insects across New Jersey, and pest experts are forecasting an active wasp and hornet season ahead.
Given its moderate climate and abundant vegetation, it’s no surprise that Northern New Jersey is home to dozens if not hundreds of species, many of which are mainly active in the spring and summer months.
Fire ants were introduced to the United States from Brazil decades ago. They are a widely feared stinging pest, but many people are misinformed about their habits. There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the question of whether they bite or sting. Here’s the catch: they do both!
At Dial Environmental, we love the crisp fall air and the beautiful colors that the leaves show as summer slowly turns into fall.
Cockroaches are hideous creatures with six legs and can grow to over two inches in length. Found all over the United States, these winged creatures are worrisome to homeowners and can affect people susceptible to asthma. They are nocturnal creatures who are active every season of the year.
When fall starts to arrive in New Jersey, you might not think too much about your lawn. Engaging in lawn maintenance activities in the fall is vital for your ability to enjoy a lush, green lawn in the spring and summer months.
Nothing rivals a beautiful, vibrant lawn and well-kept trees and plants. A healthy yard adds aesthetic appeal to your home and is the perfect place for your kids to play, but attaining the ideal landscape requires care and dedication.
When you hear about bed bugs, you might think about hotel rooms and unclean homes. While these environments are where these pests are the most common, there are a few other places where you can find them.
Ticks are a pest commonly found in states along the East Coast, and they pose a significant threat to public health. Tick and other vector-borne diseases are on the rise, with cases within the U.S
Check the racks of your local thrift store and you’re bound to find heaps of wool coats and sweaters riddled with moth holes. Who hasn’t found little holes in their favorite cashmere cardigan or wool sport coat? It’s common this time of year to unpack your cold weather clothes and fin
As a homeowner, it is essential to protect your investment from termites. These insects cause extensive damage to homes. In the right conditions, termites can destroy property in a very short time. So, it is vital to educate yourself about these pests.
Harsh winter conditions can be incredibly challenging to your shrubs and trees. Freezing temperatures, icy winds, and heavy snow for months can all take a toll on your landscaping.
Biting and stinging pests are out in force this summer. While some of these pest stings are just painful or itchy, others can be more serious, and dangerous to our family and pets.
Mosquitoes can be more than just a minor annoyance around the yard. Each year, more than one million people worldwide die due to diseases carried by mosquito populations.
