It's probably something you wouldn't notice unless it was pointed out - but when I was growing up, it was pretty common to see these at nighttime - so why now is it such a rarity?
They're creepy, they're crawly, they're microscopic, and they're sweet on your skin. Bed bugs are gross, and new research shows New Jersey is surrounded by them.
It seems every year, my wife and I argue about this problem. She demands I get management in to take care of this, and I point out that no matter how many different sprays we've tried, we never win the battle.
While summer brings along with it many fun activities, it also brings along a great deal of bugs. Use these tricks to make dealing with bugs easier this year.
There's a place along the Jersey Shore that's dedicated itself to showcasing some of the world's ickiest bugs, while educating visitors on the importance of their existence. It's called Insectropolis.
Why are so many people so quick to eat cicada bugs? Apparently, they taste darn good as a hard-serve ice cream, because the concoction sold out in minutes at one New Jersey ice cream shop.
I'm not sure what the situation is in your part of New Jersey, but in Burlington County, and especially my backyard, carpenter bees are constantly buzzing.