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  • Is It a Wasp or a Hornet? How to Tell the Difference

    As the summer season gets into full swing, two of the major pests around are wasps and hornets. Although you may lump them into the same category by calling one or the other the same name, there are differences, and here are some basic ways to tell them apart. Sweet Eaters In general, wasps are…

  • Do You Have Carpenter Ants? How to Know and ID Them

    Did you know that there are more than 12,000 species of ants in the world? But one of the most destructive is the carpenter ant. If you know what to look for, you can get an idea on what ant species may be doing damage to your house, home or property. Giant Ants The first thing to look…

  • Three More Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Ants in New Jersey

    With our last post about ants, we talked about three colony facts. This time, we want you to know about Myrmica rubra Linnaeus, also known as the European red or fire ant. A lot of insect pests have found their way into New Jersey from other areas of the world. Although many people think that this ant species…

  • Three Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Ants in New Jersey

    Every homeowner knows that ants can be merely a nuisance crawling around on surfaces or a costly horror swarming areas or tunneling through wood structures. While some ants move through a house and/or its surrounding landscape without any intention of sticking around long, many stay set up colonies near living areas where they can easily find food, such as near kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and trash cans. Ant Colony…

  • How Do You Know If You Have Termites in Your NJ Home?

    Unlike other types of insects, such as carpenter bees, that leave behind very obvious signs of wood infestation and damage, termites are adept at hiding their presence in homes and outbuildings. Evidence of a Termite Colony Since a colony can eat and destroy large portions of wood structures in less than a half year, it’s important…

  • How to Identify a Carpenter Bee Nest

    Wood-boring or carpenter bees are one of the greatest insect threats to outdoor wooden structures. Their tunnels are not tiny and run deep into the wood. Additionally, they extend old tunnels every year and make new ones. At Allison Pest Control, we care about protecting the environment. Carpenter bees harm properties, but they are also pollinators. Yet, the best way to…