Allison Pest Control

Category: 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…

  • 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…

  • Could Insects Actually Be On Your Menu Soon?

    Once frowned upon by civilized society, the “incredible, edible insect” is coming to the food forefront. Touted to be nutrient-rich, all-natural – and as all NJ pest control customers know, abundant – will this unlikely new protein end up on your grocery list? Marketing mayhem? Products are rapidly arising in response to a report by…

  • 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…

  • Preventing Springtime Pests in NJ

    With warmer temperatures on the way, NJ residents will soon be seeing all kinds of springtime pests. These bugs come out of hiding and look for food or places to build their nests for spring and summer. It’s important to know which pests are most likely to invade your home this spring, so you can…

  • 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…