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Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets Part Three – What does a Yellow Jacket Look Like?
Yellow jackets are among the most feared stinging insects and for good reason. These pests are usually more of a nuisance than paper wasps and hornets thanks to their nesting habits and diet. Keep the following information in mind if you want to know whether or not you have yellow jackets around the yard. Don’t…
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Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets Part Two – What does a Hornet Look Like?
Telling the difference between hornets, wasps and yellow jackets can be tough. Although all of these are considered stinging pests, some pose more of a threat to you than others. Here are some of the characteristics that can help you determine if you have hornets in your yard. To avoid getting 03stung, remember that it’s…
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Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets Part One – What does a Wasp Look Like?
Stinging insects keep our Monmouth County pest control professionals busy during summer. While many bees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets have stingers, some of these species are capable of delivering stings that are much more powerful and painful than others. How can you tell what kind of stinging pest you have on your property? We’ll…
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the New Jersey Paper Wasp
Have you noticed a grayish papery-looking mass on the side of your house? If so, you might have a paper wasp infestation which should be removed by your best Monmouth County pest control company, Allison Pest Control. Paper Wasps Paper wasps, also known as umbrella wasps, range in size from 0.7 to 1 inch long…
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The Thief Ant – The Smallest of the Small
With over 12,500 species of ants identified in the world, trying to figure out which ones are invading your home can be a challenge. This is where our Monmouth County pest control services expertise can help you. If the ant you are seeing is tiny, it may be the Thief ant. The minuscule Thief ant,…
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What Bit You, a Bee or a Wasp? How to Tell
You’re out in your yard doing a little gardening or maybe taking a walk in the park or hiking a trail and you get stung. Was it a wasp or a bee that took offense at your being in their territory, or did you intrude into their private space? Either way, inquiring minds want to…