Allison Pest Control

Category: Bees & Wasps

  • Are Asian Hornets the Next NJ Plague?

    The insect kingdom seems to consist of an infinite number of varieties. As a result, it takes constant vigilance to keep ahead of the threats they pose to home and family. Now comes news of a vicious new species that may be making its way from Asia via Europe and the United Kingdom. Giant Asian…

  • Beware of Dive Bombing Carpenter Bees

    More buzz than sting, carpenter bees sound more ferocious than they are; but they can still do plenty of damage to your Monmouth County, New Jersey home. Often confused with bumble bees because of their similar size and coloring, carpenter bees are named for their unique ability to tunnel through wood. Unique Tunneling Behavior Unlike…

  • Decks And Wasps Go Hand In Hand

    Wood decks are an excellent location for many species of wasps to establish a colony.  During the springtime when wasps emerge from their overwintering spots, they often look for a suitable nesting location that is in close proximity.  Decks that are built close to the ground are especially prone to wasp infestations due to the…

  • Carpenter Bees Are All Bark And No Bite

    Carpenter bees aren’t shy. Their noisy buzzing sounds like an electric drill on steroids, loudly announcing their presence on your Monmouth County NJ property. If that doesn’t get your attention, the males will launch their fuzzy black and yellow bodies straight at you, dive bombing your hair and face repeatedly until you turn tail and…

  • When Yellow Jackets, Wasps, Or Hornets Become Problem Pests Part 2 Of 2

    Continuing from Monday… Hornets will build large paper like nests that are usually found in trees.  The nests are closed except for an entrance/exit hole at the bottom.  Hornets are the largest in the wasp family and are known for being aggressive.  These pests have a varied diet of leaves and sap, and will also…

  • When Yellow Jackets, Wasps, Or Hornets Become Problem Pests Part 1 Of 2

    Many types of wasps cause problems for New Jersey residents as they go about their daily activities report Monmouth County, NJ exterminators.  Social wasps that belong to the Vespidae family can be an extreme nuisance to encounter. Vespidae family wasps include hornets, yellow jackets, and paper wasps.  Each of these types of insects will defend their…