WHAT IS A LEAFHOPPER?
Researchers have discovered a new bug; and, they are pretty excited about it. This new species of leafhopper, measuring a mere 3 millimeters in length, was found in the Pine Barrens along the New Jersey Turnpike. What has researchers so excited? Leafhoppers are most often found in the American prairies, rangelands and deserts, not heavily populated states like New Jersey, and this is the first example of an insect using smokegrass as a host. This is great, and all, but does New Jersey really need another bug?
We have mice nibbling on our feet, cockroaches skittering on our floors, ants chewing inside our walls, spiders hiding in our attic boxes, wasps stinging us, mosquitoes biting us, bed bugs sleeping with us, and termites weakening the support structure of our homes. We have big bugs, tiny bugs, thick bugs, slimy bugs, bugs that fly, bugs the slither, bugs that hide, and bugs that smack us right in the face when all we want to do is grab a snack from the kitchen. Seriously. The bugs in New Jersey outnumber the people more than 1000 to 1–and that is saying something–considering New Jersey is one of the most densely populated states in the country.
- If you are of the opinion that New Jersey doesn’t need any more bugs, you might be interested to know that Viking Pest Control is an expert in keeping bugs from driving you crazy. Here are a few other things you may want to know about Viking.
- If it is bugging you, we can take care of it.
- Our technicians are state licensed and fully insured. You can know for sure that you have a professional handling your problem.
- Our team is always in full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- We’re friendly. This may not seem like a big thing, but when you’re dealing with a frustrating pest, the last thing you want to do is deal with a frustrating technician. You’ll always get courteous, reliable and responsive service from your Viking specialist.
All bugs, even “new species” of bugs, belong in nature, not in your home or business. If you have bugs, give us a call. Our QualityPro certified team is standing by to assist you.
Call Viking at 800-618-2847 to learn more about pest control and extermination services, or get a fast, free quote online today!
