Allison Pest Control

Category: Household Insects

  • Water-Resistant Ant Bait in Testing at the USDA Research Center

    Some ants can be beneficial as long as they’re outside, but others can cause big problems. Fire ants, for example, have a painful bite and tend to go after people in large numbers. Baits for these ants haven’t changed much since they were first around in the 1960s, but scientists are working on improving them.…

  • Scientists Use a Virus That Effectively Puts House Flies on Birth Control

    House flies are among the most common pests that are around in summer and Ocean County NJ pest control companies deal with these pests throughout the season. Flies don’t bite, but they do carry germs that they leave on surfaces and food. Fortunately, researchers are working on ways to reduce their numbers. A Beneficial Virus…

  • That Red Ant May Not Be a Fire Ant, But Rather a Red Pavement Ant

    Are your Ocean County pest control services coming prepared to battle the right bug? Those red ants lighting up your pavement like a scene from a horror movie may not be the fire ants you feared – but red pavement ants. Seeing Red? Food fanatics with a penchant for sweets, the red pavement ant sends…

  • A Homeowners Guide to Insects Commonly Found in New Jersey

    NJ has plenty of bugs around that can end up becoming pests when they invade homes. Some of these bugs are more common than others. NJ homeowners should be familiar with the more common types of insect pests and get help from Ocean County pest control services if needed. Bed Bugs Bed bugs are a…

  • NJ Invasive Species Strike Team Monitors Insect Populations

    As climate change continues to cause higher than average temperatures, more and more invasive species are finding their way to NJ. Our Ocean County pest control services have been dealing with these pests more often than in the past, since their numbers are increasing. Thankfully, invasive species are being monitored in NJ. Effects of Climate…

  • Invasive Insects: Even Non-Native Insects Want to Make New Jersey Home

    Native pest species aren’t the only ones you need to worry about as a homeowner. Many homeowners also end up needing Monmouth County pest control services due to invasive or non-native species. These are just a few of the more common invasive species in NJ: Asian Tiger Mosquito These mosquitoes are known for their black…