Allison Pest Control

Category: Biting Insects

  • Thick Skinned Bedbugs Not Hampered by OTC Bedbug Sprays

    The capitol of Maine, Augusta, just passed an emergency bedbug ordinance to help stem the tide of a major bedbug infestation. Two boarding houses that were overrun by bedbugs needed professional help because the bugs did not respond to over-the-counter solutions. Professional Help It was at this point when the ordinance was passed giving the…

  • Dump the Dark Luggage to Fight Bedbugs

    Who suspected that style choices could have an impact on NJ pest control? If a recent study is correct, the color of your luggage may be a deterrent to bedbugs. Are bedbugs afraid of the “light?” The study suggests that bedbugs bypass lighter colors such as white and yellow in favor of darker hues like…

  • Maine Passes Emergency Rules on Bedbugs. Will NJ Follow?

    Bedbugs have kept NJ pest control experts very busy in recent years. As these bloodsucking pests become more common, officials could end up taking steps to reduce infestations by passing emergency rules. That’s what happened recently in Maine after two boarding houses were found to have bedbugs. Emergency Bedbug Rules The City Council in Bangor,…

  • Do Bedbugs Prefer Colored Sheets?

    Could the color of your bedsheets have an impact on bed bug infestations? Depending on the current color scheme in your bedroom, you might want to make some changes to your bedding. Which Colors Attract Bed Bugs? Researchers have discovered that bed bugs tend to be attracted to a couple of different colors, while other…

  • NJ and the Zika Virus – What You Need to Know

    Dealing with itchy mosquito bites can make your summer miserable, but now there’s something else to worry about. The type of mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus are found in a larger part of the US, including NJ. Here’s what you should know about the Zika virus and why you shouldn’t hesitate to call…

  • What Would Happen to a World Without Bugs – Thought for the Day

    Ants, flies and other bugs prompt many NJ homeowners to seek help from Monmouth County pest control experts. While these bugs can be a headache for homeowners, the world would be in much worse shape if all of them disappeared. A world without insects would affect all life on the planet. Bugs play a crucial…