Allison Pest Control

Category: Insects

  • Using Drones to Scare Pests Away

    Keeping pests out of your garden or off your property in general can be a challenge. Without help from Toms River pest control professionals, these pests can end up damaging your yard. In order to protect outdoor areas from potential pests, one company has taken a novel approach that involves using modern technology. Bird-X, a…

  • Could Genetics Hold the Key to Beating Bedbugs?

    Bedbugs have been on the rise in recent years, prompting many calls to our Freehold exterminators. Unfortunately, these pests are getting harder to eliminate in some cases. Certain types of pesticides have proven ineffective at destroying these pests, which has prompted researchers to study better ways of handling them. Thanks to a group of scientists…

  • What You Should Know About Zika Virus

    Mosquitoes have been linked to the spread of certain diseases, such as West Nile virus, for years now, but they’ve also been spreading another type of illness. Zika virus has been in the news recently due to outbreaks in South America and the Caribbean. Zika virus can cause mild symptoms in some individuals, such as…

  • Will We Pay the Price of Increased Pests in the Spring?

    Winter got off to an unusually warm start in NJ this past year. With temperatures being much milder than usual in December, wildlife species have been more active than normal. This also means that insect pests could be higher in number this spring, resulting in a much busier season for NJ pest control professionals. Cold…

  • It’s Never Too Early To Be On the Watch for Termites

    How soon should you call NJ termite control professionals if you suspect that these pests are in your home? There’s never a bad time to do so, since termites can build extensive colonies in your walls and quickly swarm. One Lake Hiawatha homeowner found out the hard way just how big of a problem termites…

  • Bugs Are Confused by Our Weird Winter Weather

    Winter got off to a warm start in New Jersey, especially during the holidays. While many NJ residents have enjoyed having temperatures that are warmer than usual, this weather has also led to an increase in pests throughout the state. December’s mild temperatures have confused bees and other bugs, as well as flowers and trees,…