dancanhome Why Rats Are Showing Up in Ocean County Neighborhoods Ocean County’s mix of suburban streets, wooded lots, and waterfront properties creates conditions that suit rats well. Norway rats — the most common species in New Jersey — prefer ground-level burrows near reliable food sources. Residential neighborhoods provide both. Unsecured garbage, bird feeders, compost, and pet … Read more
What Is West Nile Virus West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus does not spread person to person. Instead, mosquitoes contract it by feeding on infected birds and pass it along during subsequent bites. Most people who are infected never develop symptoms at all. According to … Read more
What Is the Lone Star Tick The lone star tick gets its name from a single white dot. This marking appears only on adult females. Males display scattered light markings instead of one dot. Historically, this tick was common in southern states. Warmer winters and expanding deer populations have pushed its range northward. Today, it … Read more
Community matters to us at Dan Can Home Services. That is exactly why we are honored to serve as a Community Partner sponsor for the Steps for Hope 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk this April. What Is Steps for Hope? Steps for Hope is a charity 5K run and 2-mile walk being held on April … Read more
A lot of trust is placed in pest control companies. Chemicals are applied around homes, near children, and beside family pets. Yet very little is questioned about what goes into those treatments. Across New Jersey, homeowners are routinely left in the dark. In this video, Dan Latini of Dan Can Home Services breaks it all … Read more
Cold weather forces many insects to stay hidden in soil, trees, or outdoor nests. As temperatures rise in spring, ants become active again and begin searching for food sources and water. Worker ants leave the nest to feed the colony. Their job is to locate food, bring it back, and help the colony survive. Once … Read more
If you’ve lived in New Jersey long enough to have seen a Jersey winter, you already know the drill: in an instant the temperature plummets and you’re suddenly hearing the sound of scratching in the walls, the rustling of noises coming from the attic, or the mess some critter is making in the garage. Dan … Read more
Dan Can Home Services is proud to share that owner Dan Latini was honored as the Emerging Young Professional of 2025 by the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC). The evening captured what makes Dan—and this community—special: service before sales, hard work, and genuine care for people. A Night of Family, Community, and Gratitude … Read more
When neighbors are careless with trash or a landlord doesn’t maintain the property, rodents can quickly spread throughout the entire building. One damaged door, a cracked foundation, or open utility line can become a pest highway, allowing rodents to move freely between units. For tenants, this creates an unfair challenge. You might keep your own … Read more
My Licenses (And What They Mean for You) Business License #92157BThis means Dan Can Home Services is officially certified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to operate as a pest control business. We’re not just out here winging it. We’re recognized by the state—and held accountable. Responsible Certified Applicator: Dan Latini – … Read more