Allison Pest Control

Category: Home Pest Control

  • What Happens to Wasps When It Gets Cold?

    Wasps are a common sight when it’s warm out, but what happens during the colder part of the year? Do you still need to worry about these stinging insects? Paper wasps, which are found throughout NJ, usually don’t make it through winter. Most of these wasps die during the cold season, except for those that…

  • How to Detect the Presence of Mice in Your Home

    Mice can cause a lot of damage to your home and increase your risk of catching salmonella and other serious diseases. It’s important to know what to look for if you think you might have a mouse infestation. Use the following tips to determine if these pests have invaded your home. Check for droppings: Mice…

  • Big Norway Rats Are Found in NJ

    Norway rats have made an impression on the general public due to their numbers and size. While you might think these rats are only seen scurrying around the streets and subways of NYC, these common rats are also found in other places, including Newark. One city worker managed to catch a Norway rat that measures…

  • What to Do When Squirrels Move In with You

    Squirrels are known for entering houses through attics and other entry points and making themselves at home. These pests build nests inside walls or in attics, where they usually end up having a couple of litters each year. Squirrels can cause significant damage to homes when they dig through walls and other structures. They can…

  • Camel Crickets – Scary But Harmless

    Camel crickets might look scary, but there’s no reason to fear them. While these insects resemble large spiders, they have the typical legs of a cricket, which allows them to hop around from place to place. Camel crickets come out at night and prefer to live in areas that are damp and dark, such as…

  • Top Winter Pests Coming Our Way in Several Months

    Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to hunker down and get ready for the onslaught of the winter bug and pest invasion. It happens every year. While some pesky pests go into hibernation, others will be scouting out new winter accommodations and your home is at the top of the list. Be prepared and…