Allison Pest Control

Category: Insects

  • Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Surge in New Jersey

    Stink bugs are pests that have a very fitting name. They release an unpleasant odor when they are threatened or crushed. While there are native species of these bugs around, an invasive stink bug species from Asia was introduced in Pennsylvania and has been showing up elsewhere in increasing numbers. An Invasive Nuisance The brown…

  • Late Summer – Box Elder Bugs Look to Move In With You to Stay Warm

    As temperatures cool off in the fall, some types of bugs look for warm places to stay during the winter months. Box elder bugs are one of the species that want to share your home in cold weather. Knowing more about these bugs can help you prevent them from coming into your home. • Box…

  • Zika and You, What You Need to Know Now

    Mosquitoes used to be merely a nuisance due to the itchy bites they cause, but in recent years these pests have been spreading diseases in the U.S. The most recent threat from mosquitoes is the spread of the Zika virus. What is Zika and why is it a problem? • Zika is a virus that…

  • Need Some Help with Ants? Top Tips on Controlling Ants

    Ants are a common problem in and around NJ homes, especially during the summer months. These pests keep pest control companies in Freehold busy all summer long. While some ants can contaminate food supplies, others can cause fire hazards by chewing on wires or structural damage by chewing through wood. You can reduce your risk…

  • Feds Consider Declaring This Bee Endangered

    Bothersome invading insects can have you calling pest control companies in Freehold for help, but there are some insects that require help and not elimination. Bee colonies in general are declining rapidly and the Federal Government is considering declaring the rusty-patched bumblebee endangered. As this type of bumblebee has vanished from 87% of its historic…

  • Budding and the Growth of Ant Colonies

    Their methods of swarming, moving and budding make ants highly successful, colonizing pests that require elimination via one of the top pest control companies in Freehold. Winged swarming When reproductive ants mature, they fly from existing colonies to start new colonies. The male and female winged ants mate and then the queen sheds her wings…