Allison Pest Control

Category: Biting Insects

  • Fun Facts: These Weird Looking Insect Pests Are Found in New Jersey

    More than 300 different species of creepy crawly insects call New Jersey home. Do you need a NJ pest control professional to race to your rescue against these intimidating insects? The “Mini-Me” of scorpions… Pseudoscorpions are ¼ inch long with pincers – but no stingers. Like a walking post-it… The Masked Hunter’s sticky surface grabs…

  • Just How Did Insects Survive the Winter to Bug Us?

    As the weather warms up, Monmouth County pest control experts stay busy. The warmer weather means that NJ residents will soon be seeing more bugs. While some insect species die off during winter, others are able to make it through the colder months thanks to biological adaptations. Scientists have discovered that some species of bugs…

  • Nearly 100 Species of Pest May Live in Your Home

    How many creepy crawlies are sharing your home? A recent study by of 50 houses in the Raleigh area by researchers from North Carolina State University, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the California Academy of Sciences is amazing Monmouth County pest control experts. What did they find? More than 500 different kinds…

  • Increasing Tick Populations Can Put Your Health At Risk

    Whether you’re hiking in the woods or wandering around your own property, being on the lookout for ticks is important. These biting pests can cause Lyme disease, an illness that requires prompt treatment to avoid serious complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently stated that there has been a sharp increase in…

  • 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…

  • What You Should Know About Zika Virus

    Mosquitoes have been linked to the spread of certain diseases, such as West Nile virus, for years now, but they’ve also been spreading another type of illness. Zika virus has been in the news recently due to outbreaks in South America and the Caribbean. Zika virus can cause mild symptoms in some individuals, such as…