Allison Pest Control

Category: Insect Identification

  • The Thief Ant – The Smallest of the Small

    With over 12,500 species of ants identified in the world, trying to figure out which ones are invading your home can be a challenge. This is where our Monmouth County pest control services expertise can help you. If the ant you are seeing is tiny, it may be the Thief ant. The minuscule Thief ant,…

  • Top Ant Pests in Monmouth County New Jersey

    At Allison Pest Control, our Monmouth County carpenter ant control services help keep NJ homes free of these pests. Carpenter ants are just one of the common ant species that cause problems for NJ homeowners. They top the list of top ant species in NJ. • Carpenter ants: These big black ants, which can be…

  • Carpenter Ants, How to Identify if You Have a Problem

    Termites aren’t the only pests that can cause structural damage to your home. You also have to worry about carpenter ants. The sooner you stop these pests, the better your chances are of preventing major damage to your home. But how do you know if you need Monmouth County carpenter ant control? Here’s how to…

  • Do Termites Make Noise? Can You Hear Them?

    Termites are not commonly seen by the naked eye, but the damage they cause by feeding on wood is quite visible and shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you suspect you have a termite infestation in your New Jersey home, listen for the following three sounds that have been identified as being termite sounds, though plenty…

  • Third of Four Types of Termites – Formosan Termites

    Are ferocious Formosan termites creating a Tom’s River pest control nightmare at your home? The experts at Allison Pest control are here to help you identify and fight these frightful creatures. What’s in a name? Formosan termites are a subterranean variety of termite, brought to the U.S. in the 1940s from East Asia following World…

  • Fun Fact: Amber Has Trapped Prehistoric Insects

    T ermites, cockroaches and other insect pests are a common reason for NJ residents to seek help from Monmouth County pest control experts. While you might not appreciate seeing these insects inside your home, it’s fascinating to think about how long some of these species have been around. Some types of insects have been on…