Just in time for the onslaught of all things that creep and crawl in and around New Jersey homes and businesses, April is designated as “National Pest Management Month” in the United States by the National Pest Management Association. The observance has been taking place in the US for the past 30 years and acknowledges the roll that pest control professionals play in protecting home and business owners from significant pest-borne threats.
New Jersey pest control experts say that there are several types of ant species that are of particular concern for New Jersey residents. All ants are social insects which operate from a home base. Different types of ant species have a different type of home bases. For example, Carpenter Ants are wood destroyers and only nest in wood products. Pavement ants are soil nesters. You can find Pavement Ant colonies around building foundations, around logs or large rocks. Evidence of a Pavement Ant infestation will be displaced soil around concrete objects. Pharaoh Ant infestations occur within wall voids and are a major indoor pest that is difficult to eradicate throughout New Jersey. Indoor Acrobat Ant infestations can occur in wall voids or can originate from outdoor nesting sites. It is important for a NJ pest control expert to provide a thorough inspection of your property to successfully eliminate these particular pests.
A New Jersey pest control professional will be able properly identify the specific nesting habits of any type of ant species that has invaded your home or business. Allison Pest Control offers a free pest inspection and comprehensive Home Pest Protection Service Plans to meet your specific needs. Allison Pest Control offers expert pest control services to Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties.