Allison Pest Control

Category: Problem Insects

  • How to Keep Carpenter Ants Out of Your Home

    Big and black, carpenter ants are the undisputed kings of the New Jersey ant kingdom and a formidable wood destroying pest. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood; but the tunnels they carve into wood are nearly as destructive. Carpenter ants live in wood planks and beams, chewing long tunnels and large galleries into…

  • Strange and Interesting Termite Facts

    Did you know the fastest animal strike on land is the snapping jaw of a Panamanian termite which has been clocked at 150 mph? Termites put their powerful jaws to good use. These wood-eating insects eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! A colony of just 60,000 termites can devour two lineal…

  • Beware of Dive Bombing Carpenter Bees

    More buzz than sting, carpenter bees sound more ferocious than they are; but they can still do plenty of damage to your Monmouth County, New Jersey home. Often confused with bumble bees because of their similar size and coloring, carpenter bees are named for their unique ability to tunnel through wood. Unique Tunneling Behavior Unlike…

  • How Do I Know If I Have Bed Bugs?

    One of the biggest pest control nightmares any homeowner could face is bed bugs. There’s a sense of dread you experience when you realize you have a bed bug infestation. However, the sooner you realize you have a problem, the sooner you can do something about it. If you live in New Jersey, it’s a good idea to…

  • How to Exterminate NJ Termites – Part 2

    Exterminating termites is not a do-it-yourself job. It takes professional knowledge of termite biology and behavior, specialized equipment and insecticides, and considerable experience to eliminate these wood-devouring pests. As noted in our previous post, the Eastern subterranean termites that infest 1 in 5 Monmouth and Ocean County homes live in inaccessible underground nests which complicates…

  • How to Exterminate NJ Termites – Part 1

    Termite extermination is a job for experienced professionals for three main reasons: 1. The Eastern subterranean termites that chew on the foundation timbers of Monmouth and Ocean County homes live in massive nests deep underground. The termites that exterminators find munching on the support beams of your New Jersey home are workers foraging for food…