Allison Pest Control

Category: Problem Insects

  • Termite Awareness Week Is Coming Up

    While spring brings warmer weather and sunshine, it’s also the time when termites become very active. In order to warn the public about these damaging pests, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is holding Termite Awareness Week from March 13 through 19. During Termite Awareness Week, PPMA will work on making homeowners more aware of…

  • Babesiosis: a New Tick Borne Disease Hits New Jersey

    Ticks are usually associated with Lyme disease, but a new tick-borne illness is showing up in New Jersey, Rhode Island and other states in the northeast. This disease, called babesiosis, can be fatal to people who are older or those who have compromised immune systems. Babesiosis comes from tiny parasites that enter the body via…

  • Five Things to Know About Termites Before Spring

    Springtime is typically associated with flowers in bloom and other pleasant things, but it’s also the time that termites emerge. These pests are one of the most common insects that can invade homes as the weather gets warmer. Keep the following information in mind in case you need NJ termite control this spring. Termites swarm…

  • Three Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Termites

    Most homeowners know that termites mean bad news. These insects chew through wooden structures, causing expensive damage to homes until they’re dealt with through professional NJ termite control. While termites feeding on wood is commonly known, there are other facts about these pests that you might not be aware of. Distribution Termites of different species…

  • Bed Bugs Invade NJ Municipal Court

    Bed bugs are becoming a bigger problem around the country, and New Jersey is no exception. The Jersey City Municipal Court recently dealt with a bed bug infestation this past summer after battling these tiny pests back in 2010. Bed bugs in the court were detected using dogs that are specially trained to sniff out…

  • Termite 101 – What NJ Residents Need to Know

    You probably know that termites can cause significant amounts of damage to your home, but how much do you know about the way this species lives? Termites do more than just chew away at wood inside homes. They also have very active lives within their colonies. Termites are capable of doing damage to a home…