Allison Pest Control

Category: Mice & Rats

  • Three Things You Didn’t Know About Rats

    Rats are dangerous, destructive and known transmitters of harmful diseases that make rat control a high priority in Monmouth County and Ocean County, New Jersey communities. But these pests are also highly intelligent, social and adaptable animals that often exhibit surprisingly human behaviors. 1. Social Butterflies Rats live in social packs that can include dozens…

  • Is There a Rat in Your House?

    Rats are destructive rodents that carry fleas and ticks and transmit diseases that are harmful to humans. A rat in your house presents a danger to your home and family and makes rat control a top priority. Rats frequently seek winter shelter in Monmouth County and Ocean County homes, condos and apartment buildings. As rats…

  • Rats and Chewing – Teeth That Don’t Stop Growing

    If you hear rats scurrying through the walls of your home in the middle of the night, they could be destroying more than your psyche. Due to their propensity for chewing, rats can cause extensive damage to your home. Why do rats chew so much? The four long front teeth of rats, called incisors, are…

  • Rat Bite Fever from Pet Kills Boy

    Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ parents should be aware of a tragic event that recently occurred in San Diego. A 10-year-old boy died from rat bite fever contracted from his pet rat which was purchased at Petco. The boy died just hours after being rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pains. Associated with rat…

  • A Mouse in the House Is Never Alone

    There is no such thing as one mouse — at least not for long! Mice are prolific breeders. Mice reach maturity in just 35 days. Pregnancies last 20 days with litters averaging six pups. Since female mice can have about eight litters each year, a single mouse can increase the local rodent population by nearly…

  • Got Mouse Feces? Careful About the Cleanup

    One of the more unpleasant aspects of pest control is cleaning up mouse feces. You may think it’s no more difficult than cleaning up after your dog, but there are real dangers associated with mouse droppings that you need to be aware of before attempting to deal with the situation. A mouse will produce anywhere from…