Allison Pest Control

Category: Problem Insects

  • Five Fun Facts About Stink Bugs

    You might think that a name like stink bugs tells you everything you need to know about this pest. But as with most living creatures, there’s more to their story. Brown marmorated stink bugs are native to the Far East countries of Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan. They’ve been growing in numbers since they first allegedly…

  • Pest Alert: New Jersey Tick Threat Is Extremely High

    A Level Red tick threat has been issued for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Monmouth County, New Jersey. In raising the summer tick threat to its highest level, the University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter Resource Center warned residents and vacationers to protect themselves and their pets from blood-feeding ticks and the diseases they…

  • Five Fun Facts About Carpenter Bees

    Often mistaken for large bumblebees, despite their similar size and docile nature, carpenter bees are very unique: 1. The women pack more punch. Distinguished from the solid black head of females, males lack stingers and can be identified by white or yellow patches. Both can be aggressive when defending nests and unnerve passersby unable to…

  • Five Fun Facts About Carpenter Ants

    Well recognized as formidable wood destroying insects, carpenter ants are among the largest ants in the U.S and a common invader of homes. Highly interesting insects… 1. Carpenter ants can lift 7 times their own weight. With some studies suggesting they have the capability to lift up to 50 times this weight. Their small muscles…

  • Why Do it Your Self Doesn’t Always Work With Ants

    Have you been spotting ants in your home often enough to make you uneasy? These tiny, seemingly harmless insects don’t appear to be much of a match against humans. However, you should proceed with caution. Do-it-yourself extermination methods can backfire and actually make the problem worse. Out in nature, ants are an important part of…

  • Interesting Facts About Termites

    Termites are like a stealth wood shredder. These tiny insects attack your home from their underground nests, gnawing into soft, wet, damaged wood before chewing into healthy wood. A termite colony of 60,000 insects can munch through one lineal foot of pine 2×4 every 120 days. But termite colonies can include hundreds of thousands to…