Allison Pest Control

Category: Problem Insects

  • Dump the Dark Luggage to Fight Bedbugs

    Who suspected that style choices could have an impact on NJ pest control? If a recent study is correct, the color of your luggage may be a deterrent to bedbugs. Are bedbugs afraid of the “light?” The study suggests that bedbugs bypass lighter colors such as white and yellow in favor of darker hues like…

  • NJ and the Zika Virus – What You Need to Know

    Dealing with itchy mosquito bites can make your summer miserable, but now there’s something else to worry about. The type of mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus are found in a larger part of the US, including NJ. Here’s what you should know about the Zika virus and why you shouldn’t hesitate to call…

  • Fourth of Four Types of Termites – Subterranean Termites

    Termites are among the most common household pests. They can also be the most difficult to get rid of due to their numbers. One type of termite, known as the subterranean termite, can build colonies that number as many as 2 million. Subterranean termites are light brown bugs with long, thin bodies that have an…

  • One of Four Types of Termites – Dampwood Termites

    Looking at the termite damage to your home and trying to figure out “whodunit?” The Tom’s River termite control experts at Allison Pest Control are here to put the spotlight on dampwood termites to help you better ID your offenders… What’s in a name? As their name suggests, dampwood termites are named after their favorite…

  • Do All Termites Have Wings?

    Termites are common household pests, but they can be hard to identify. When you’re trying to decide if you need Tom’s River termite control services, use the following information to determine if you have these pests. Wings or No Wings? Some termites have wings, but they only keep them for a certain amount of time.…

  • Do Termite Colonies Have a King?

    You may have heard about every termite colony having a queen, but did you know that they must have a king as well? Yes, that’s true! Each termite colony is actually controlled by a queen and a king, and without a king, a termite colony will fall into disarray. The King’s Function Every termite queen…