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Prepare Your NJ Home for Winter With Essential Maintenance Tips
Freezing temperatures, snow, and ice that comes with New Jersey Winters can take a toll on your home. Preparing early helps prevent costly repairs, conserve energy, and keep your home safe and comfortable. Follow these key tips for winterizing your home to stay ahead of the cold season. 1. Inspect Your Roof and Gutters Ice…
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NJ Rodent Exclusion Service Blocks Entry Points to Protect Your Home
Rodents such as mice, rats, and even squirrels begin looking for a warm place to nest when the weather gets colder—and unfortunately, your home might be just what they’re after. At Dan Can Home Services, we specialize in rodent exclusion, helping homeowners seal up vulnerable entry points to keep these unwanted pests out for good.…
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Cockroach Infestations and How to Protect Your Home
How do cockroaches manage to invade even the cleanest homes? As one of the most resilient pests, these unwelcome guests can cause major problems for homeowners and business owners alike. I’m Dan “The Bug Man” Latini, owner of Dan Can Home Services in New Jersey, and I’ve seen firsthand just how tricky cockroach infestations can…
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Rodent Control Best Practices To Protect Your Family and Business
As the cooler months roll in, pests like mice and rats start seeking warmth, and your home or business becomes an inviting shelter. Rodent infestations can lead to serious health risks, damage to property, and unwanted stress. Last night, at the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce networking event, Dan “The Bug Man” Latini of…
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Debugging Common Pest Control Misconceptions
Misconception #1: All Bugs Are Pests One of the biggest misconceptions is that all insects are pests. The reality is, many insects play vital roles in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Take bees and butterflies, for example—they’re essential pollinators that help our plants and crops thrive. According to the USDA, pollinators like bees are responsible for…
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The Science Behind Pest Droppings and Guano Identification
Hey there, Dan the Bug Man here from Dan Can Home Services. This is a topic that might make you squirm, but trust me, it’s important for effective pest control. We’re talking about poop. You heard that right. As a pest control professional, understanding the droppings that different critters leave behind is key to identifying…
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Meet the Fungus Gnats: The Tiny Terrorists of Your Houseplants!
Hey there, plant parents! Dan the Bug Man here from Dan Can Home Services, and today I want to talk about a pest that’s small but mighty annoying—the fungus gnat. These tiny, mosquito-like insects might not seem like much at first, but if you’ve noticed them buzzing around your houseplants, you know just how frustrating…
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Tackling a Bald-Faced Hornet Nest
A Day in the Life of Dan The Bug Man Latini No matter how much I insist that I love being an exterminator and pest control expert, I’m not confident that many people would want to trade places to experience a day in the life of Dan “The Bug Man” Latini of Dan Can Home…
