Summer Heat In NJ Could Cause Surge In Rodents, Expert Says Posted on August 30, 2024 by Connor Johnson Patch.com August 28, 2024 It’s been a sweltering summer in New Jersey this year, and while residents have had to grapple with extreme temperatures, they may soon be facing a more unexpected threat: a rodent invasion. The Garden State has experienced several days of excessive heat this summer. While residents have been enjoying more mild weather recently, the National Weather Service has recorded multiple days in July and August when high temperatures reached the mid- to upper 90s. Read Article