Category: Nuisance Insects
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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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Know the Carpet Beetle – a Pest Frequently Confused with Bed Bugs
Carpet beetles look very similar to bed bugs in size and shape, but they are nowhere near the nuisance when it comes to health hazards for humans. Your clothes are another story, since carpet beetles larvae like to munch on animal fibers such as wool and fur. Where to Look For Carpet Beetles The name…
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Why One Ant Indicates There May be Thousands Hidden
Finding an ant crawling around on your floor or countertop might just be a temporary nuisance, but it may hint at a much bigger problem. The last thing you want is an ant infestation, but if you do have one, you need to have it immediately removed by our Freehold exterminators team at Allison Pest…
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Surge in New Jersey
Stink bugs are pests that have a very fitting name. They release an unpleasant odor when they are threatened or crushed. While there are native species of these bugs around, an invasive stink bug species from Asia was introduced in Pennsylvania and has been showing up elsewhere in increasing numbers. An Invasive Nuisance The brown…
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What Are Sugar Ants? Do You Have Them?
Sugar ants are small ants that can cause big problems if they find a way into your home. Sugar ants get their name from their appetite for sweet foods, although they eat just about any other kind of food as well. Identifying Sugar Ants Sugar ants are small ants that can grow up to 0.6…
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Those Pesky Pavement Ants – The Ants You Love to Hate
Ants are one of the main reasons that NJ homeowners get in touch with pest control companies in Freehold, especially in summer. When you see tiny ants crawling around on your sidewalk, you’re most likely seeing a species known as the pavement ant. They are common ants that can cause headaches for you from spring…