Category: News
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Learn More About Spiders Commonly Found in New Jersey
Spiders. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, spin webs, and are super fast when skittering across a surface. On top of that, they look menacing and other worldly, and can make a grown person cringe. There are around 50,000 spider types in the world and Allison Pest Control NJ takes care of handling…
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Smithsonian Loves NJ Residents’ Jumping Spider Image
Some pests have a photogenic and magnetic personality. So it is with jumping spiders. Recently this tiny spider was photographed by NJ resident, Barbara Storm, who submitted a picture of the spider perched on a begonia pedal to the 13th annual Smithsonian photo contest. According to Ms. Storm, the jumping spider lives in the backyard…
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Dealing with NJ Rodents – Part One
When you see rats, mice or other rodents in your home or garden, it’s time to call Allison Pest Control NJ. These pests can spread infectious diseases and cause considerable damage to your home. If you haven’t seen any, it’s important to take steps to prevent rodents from invading your home. Remove Easy Sources of…
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Dealing with NJ Rodents – Part Two
When you’re working on preventing rodents from entering your home or garden, keep in mind that mice and rats aren’t the only pests to worry about. There are some other rodents that Allison Pest Control NJ deals with as well. These include the following: • Norway rats: These rats are large with short tails. They…
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The Type of Mosquito That Carries Zika is Found in NJ
There have been more than 50 confirmed Zika cases in New Jersey this year, though all of them seem to be related to individuals traveling to areas where the virus is more prevalent. New Jersey has yet to see a Zika case coming transmitted by mosquitoes, but the Asian Tiger mosquito, one of only two…
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What the Feds are Doing to Help NJ Combat Zika
The threat of pregnant women catching the Zika virus has led the federal government to help New Jersey deal with the disease. To date, most of the help they have given has come in the form of grants from funds specifically set up to help states stop Zika from evolving into a major public health…