Category: Nuisance Insects

  • What You Need to Know About Ants, One of Our Most Common NJ Summertime Pests

    Ants, one of the most common pests you will find during the summer, are also one of the least understood by people. Ants actually live in a complex social structure which allows them to exist throughout the world. Social Structure All ants in a colony will fall into one of three roles, a worker, a…

  • Top Ant Pests in Monmouth County New Jersey

    At Allison Pest Control, our Monmouth County carpenter ant control services help keep NJ homes free of these pests. Carpenter ants are just one of the common ant species that cause problems for NJ homeowners. They top the list of top ant species in NJ. • Carpenter ants: These big black ants, which can be…

  • Carpenter Ants, How to Identify if You Have a Problem

    Termites aren’t the only pests that can cause structural damage to your home. You also have to worry about carpenter ants. The sooner you stop these pests, the better your chances are of preventing major damage to your home. But how do you know if you need Monmouth County carpenter ant control? Here’s how to…

  • Four Less Common Household Ants in New Jersey

    Knowing the less common household ants in New Jersey helps you identify the right time to call for assistance for Monmouth County ant control by Allison Pest Control. Field ants Field ants don’t nest inside buildings, they nest in mounds outside. They can be red, black or brown and are 1/8-1/4 inch long. If they…

  • Thick Skinned Bedbugs Not Hampered by OTC Bedbug Sprays

    The capitol of Maine, Augusta, just passed an emergency bedbug ordinance to help stem the tide of a major bedbug infestation. Two boarding houses that were overrun by bedbugs needed professional help because the bugs did not respond to over-the-counter solutions. Professional Help It was at this point when the ordinance was passed giving the…

  • Inside the Fascinating World of Ant Colonies

    Ants are a common reason for homeowners to seek help from NJ pest control professionals. These small insects can be a big nuisance inside homes because they’re so hard to get rid of. That’s because ants have impressive, well-organized colonies that can move on if disturbed. Here’s some interesting information on the different species of…