Allison Pest Control

Category: Insects

  • 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…

  • I Know Flying Carpenter Ants Are Not Termites, But Should I Still Be Concerned?

    Termites are one of the top reasons for homeowners to call pest control companies in New Jersey, but in some cases, these pests turn out to be carpenter ants instead. Carpenter ants and termites have several characteristics in common, so it’s easy to confuse the two. If you end up with carpenter ants instead of…

  • Termites Use Sound to Protect Themselves from Ant Enemies

    Termites and ants keep pest control companies in New Jersey busy throughout the year, but these pests certainly don’t work together. In fact, termites and ants have been enemies for ages. However, blind termites have been known to forage close to ant nests. How do they get away with it? Researchers have shed some light…

  • Termite Baiting May Prevent Colony Intrusion and Expansions

    Using bait stations is among the most effective ways to get rid of termites for more than one reason. In addition to eliminating the original colony, baiting can also destroy a neighboring colony. That helps reduce the risk of having the neighboring colony take over when the original is destroyed. A recent study showed that when…

  • Termites: An Unwelcome New Jersey House Guest

    Termites are one of the main reasons that residents seek help from pest control companies in New Jersey. These pests do tremendous damage to homes in a relatively short amount of time thanks to their wood-destroying habits. As a homeowner, it’s important for you to know as much as possible about these pests. Signs of…