Allison Pest Control

Category: Biting Insects

  • Zika and You, What You Need to Know Now

    Mosquitoes used to be merely a nuisance due to the itchy bites they cause, but in recent years these pests have been spreading diseases in the U.S. The most recent threat from mosquitoes is the spread of the Zika virus. What is Zika and why is it a problem? • Zika is a virus that…

  • Fall is Clover Mite Season – How to Keep These Red Buggers Out

    While clover mites are not necessarily harmful to humans or pets, they can be a nuisance, especially when you smash them, which results in a stain. Keeping mites out of your home is best done in two parts – cover prevention and miticide. Around Your Home Clover mites generally need grass or other types of…

  • What You Need to Know About Head Lice Before School Starts

    Every parent dreads it: your child comes home with a note from school saying they have head lice. While you may think that head lice only manifests itself when children live in dirty conditions, they can latch onto anybody’s hair. Head lice generally do not thrive in dirty environments, though other pests certainly can. Lice…

  • The Worst of the Summertime Pests Get Worse with Global Warming

    The summer months keep pest control companies in Freehold busy, as more insect pests tend to be around causing problems for homeowners. With increasing temperatures, thanks to global warming, more and more of these bugs are expected to be out and about. There are two summer bugs that you should worry about the most as…

  • Everything You Wanted to Know About the New Jersey Paper Wasp

    Have you noticed a grayish papery-looking mass on the side of your house? If so, you might have a paper wasp infestation which should be removed by your best Monmouth County pest control company, Allison Pest Control. Paper Wasps Paper wasps, also known as umbrella wasps, range in size from 0.7 to 1 inch long…

  • What Bit You, a Bee or a Wasp? How to Tell

    You’re out in your yard doing a little gardening or maybe taking a walk in the park or hiking a trail and you get stung. Was it a wasp or a bee that took offense at your being in their territory, or did you intrude into their private space? Either way, inquiring minds want to…