Category: Household Insects

  • Ants March Into Local Kitchens

    There are many species of ants out there, and once they get into your kitchen the only thing that matters is that they have become your pest. But one of the most common types of kitchen invaders, the little ants that always seem to follow in line, is called an Argentine ant. From Argentina These…

  • Home Buyers and Sellers Keep Termites a Lively Summer Topic

    If you’re buying or selling a home this season, one of the most important concerns you should have is a termite infestation. These destructive pests can cause damage that ends up costing you a ton of money. For home sellers and buyers, an unexpected termite infestation means having to spend hundreds or even thousands of…

  • Second of Four Types of Termites – Drywood Termites

    What’s that munching on your home’s structure? It could be drywood termites. How can you tell? Allison Pest Control’s expert Freehold exterminators are here with a little 9-1-1 to better help you classify these criminals. What’s in a name? Drywood termites do not require moisture or contact with soil to be drawn to your home.…

  • One of Four Types of Termites – Dampwood Termites

    Looking at the termite damage to your home and trying to figure out “whodunit?” The Tom’s River termite control experts at Allison Pest Control are here to put the spotlight on dampwood termites to help you better ID your offenders… What’s in a name? As their name suggests, dampwood termites are named after their favorite…

  • Do Termite Colonies Have a King?

    You may have heard about every termite colony having a queen, but did you know that they must have a king as well? Yes, that’s true! Each termite colony is actually controlled by a queen and a king, and without a king, a termite colony will fall into disarray. The King’s Function Every termite queen…

  • Termites Versus Ants – Do You Know the Difference?

    When you see small flying insects in your home, how do you know whether you need ant or termite control in Freehold NJ? Although these pests share some physical similarities, there are some important differences between the two. You can tell whether your home has termites or flying ants by looking for these differences: •…