Exterminators & Pest Control Services in Seaside Park, NJ

Previously, our Wildlife Removal team had safely removed several squirrels from the attic of this customer in Seaside Park, NJ. Unfortunately, the squirrels were residing in the attic for quite some time and caused quite a mess. Almost every single piece of insulation was soaked with their urine and feces! So our Attic Systems team is here to clean up the attic and add new blown-in cellulose insulation. 

First, we carefully removed all of the contaminated insulation, disposed of it, and then disinfected the entire attic. Afterward, we installed Tight Shell Can Light Covers over the recessed lights in the attic. These are made out of a fire resistant material and is specifically designed to stop unwanted air leakage through the recessed lights. Next, we added over 10 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation. TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation maximizes home comfort, has the highest Class-1 fire safety rating & is resistant to mold and pests. Lastly, we installed several SilverGlo™ borders. This will prevent the insulation from overflowing onto the attic floor and makes the attic look more organized.

As we were treating this home in Seaside Park, NJ, we found several mouse droppings along the side of the building. We followed the droppings and found several rodent burrows underneath the siding of the building. We brought this to the owners attention and, since we was a building contractor, he mentioned that he will seal off the gaps properly at a later date.

Until that happens, as a temporary solution, we stuffed the openings with chew-proof stainless steel mesh. Rodents typically don't like chewing through metal because it's extremely uncomfortable for their teeth and gums. Next, we installed several rodent bait stations around the exterior of the home. Lastly, we scheduled several follow up visits to monitor the infestation and replenish the bait stations as needed. 

A tenant in an apartment complex in Seaside Park were waking up with bug bites for the past five months. Finally, he decided to contact the property manager. Unfortunately, these delays are more common than you would think. Often, mysterious bites are the earliest sign of a bed bug infestation. If you wake up int he morning with unexplained bites, and you can’t attribute the bites to anything else, it is critical that bed bugs be ruled out as the cause. This is especially true if you have recently traveled or you live in a high-density building like an apartment or college dormitory where infestations can easily spread from unit to unit. 

Upon arrival, I performed a full bed bug inspection throughout the unit to determine the extent of the infestation. Bed bug populations grow rapidly. Because of the extensive delay, by the time that I had arrived, I knew that the infestation would be bad. I just needed to find out how bad. 

These pictures reflect some of what I observed during my initial inspection. It wasn’t pretty! On the bed frames, there were fecal stains, one of the more visible signs of bug activity. Bed bugs are external parasites that feed exclusively on the blood of their hosts. As a result of their diet, their excrement appears as small dark dots that resembles black pepper flakes. Because they live exclusively on blood, their fecal stains bleed onto fabric just like a marker would.

First, I vacuumed up the live bugs. While you can’t get every single of them, it’s an effective way to start treatment. I thoroughly vacuumed the bedding, all furniture, and along the baseboards. Once this was completed, I was ready to commence a full treatment with appropriate applications. This was a particularly heavy infestation, and will require at least one follow-up visit. The infestation will be considered resolved when the tenant has no more bites, and further inspections show that there are no more bed bugs or evidence of bed bug activity.