Category: NJ Pest Control

  • The Connection: Cockroaches and Food-Borne Illnesses

    The sight of cockroaches in your home is disturbing enough, but there’s another reason to dread having these pests around. Cockroaches carry food-borne illnesses that can end up being potentially life-threatening. Dangerous Germs Cockroaches pick up bacteria and other germs that can lead to serious food-borne infections in humans. As these pests move around your…

  • What You Need to Know About Ants and the Spread of Germs and Disease

    Ants are one of the most common reasons to call Ocean County NJ pest control companies, especially during the summer months. You already know that ants can get into your food supplies and contaminate them, but can they also put your health at risk? Ants and Disease Ants crawl all over your home’s interior looking…

  • Water-Resistant Ant Bait in Testing at the USDA Research Center

    Some ants can be beneficial as long as they’re outside, but others can cause big problems. Fire ants, for example, have a painful bite and tend to go after people in large numbers. Baits for these ants haven’t changed much since they were first around in the 1960s, but scientists are working on improving them.…

  • Bed Bugs Move to the Number 2 Spot for Insurance Claims

    Bed bugs can leave itchy welts and force homeowners to get rid of belongings in an effort to eliminate these pests. That’s not the only trouble bed bugs cause. They’re among the leading drivers of liability insurance claims. Second Place Bed bugs have risen to the number two spot for the top animal-related liability insurance…

  • News Flash: Mosquitoes and the West Nile Disease

    It’s that time of year when mosquitoes come out in full force and will probably require NJ pest control services to keep them under control. In addition to leaving itchy bites and welts, these pests can pose another risk. They can transmit West Nile virus to people through their bites. Mild Cases West Nile virus…

  • The Allison Pest Control Story, Serving You Since 1917

    At Allison Pest Control, we’ve been providing Monmouth and Ocean County pest control services since 1917. Our family-owned business started out as a small company that has grown tremendously over the years. Back in 1917, the Allison family opened a one-man pest control service in Monmouth County. John Daly Sr. bought the company in 1970…