Allison Pest Control

Category: Bed Bugs

  • Are Bed Bugs Getting Harder to Kill?

    Applying chemical pesticides to infested areas is one of the most common ways to get rid of bed bugs, but it’s losing its effectiveness. Bed bugs are becoming more resistant to some types of chemicals, making it more difficult to destroy these pests. A recent study done at Virginia Tech showed that pesticides that are…

  • Could Genetics Hold the Key to Beating Bedbugs?

    Bedbugs have been on the rise in recent years, prompting many calls to our Freehold exterminators. Unfortunately, these pests are getting harder to eliminate in some cases. Certain types of pesticides have proven ineffective at destroying these pests, which has prompted researchers to study better ways of handling them. Thanks to a group of scientists…

  • What’s Biting You? Identifying Common Bug Bites

    Bedbugs, ticks, fleas and other pests that bite are a common reason for people in NJ to turn to Tom’s River pest control professionals. If you’re being bitten in your home and aren’t sure what is causing these bites, there are a few ways to determine what type of pest you have. Bedbugs leave tiny,…

  • Bed Bugs Invade NJ Municipal Court

    Bed bugs are becoming a bigger problem around the country, and New Jersey is no exception. The Jersey City Municipal Court recently dealt with a bed bug infestation this past summer after battling these tiny pests back in 2010. Bed bugs in the court were detected using dogs that are specially trained to sniff out…

  • Feeling Itchy? Could You Have Bed Bugs?

    If you wake up feeling itchy and notice red marks on your skin, bed bugs might be the culprit. These tiny critters have been spreading throughout the country, including NJ. While they rarely cause medical issues, their bites can cause an allergic reaction. Bed bugs bite humans in order to feed on blood. You most…

  • Itching at Night? It May or May Not be Bedbugs

    One of the first things many people suffering from itching during the night consider is that they’ve being bitten by bed bugs. With the bed bug population increasing and their ability to infiltrate homes and businesses with ease, it’s a reasonable assumption. Unfortunately, while jumping to the conclusion you’ve been bitten by a bed bug…