Allison Pest Control

Category: Rodents

  • Three Things You Didn’t Know About Rats

    Rats are dangerous, destructive and known transmitters of harmful diseases that make rat control a high priority in Monmouth County and Ocean County, New Jersey communities. But these pests are also highly intelligent, social and adaptable animals that often exhibit surprisingly human behaviors. 1. Social Butterflies Rats live in social packs that can include dozens…

  • Is There a Rat in Your House?

    Rats are destructive rodents that carry fleas and ticks and transmit diseases that are harmful to humans. A rat in your house presents a danger to your home and family and makes rat control a top priority. Rats frequently seek winter shelter in Monmouth County and Ocean County homes, condos and apartment buildings. As rats…

  • Top Pests New Jersey Fall Pests

    As the weather changes in the fall, New Jersey homeowners face different pests that are more likely to intrude in colder weather. Fall pests in the Monmouth and Ocean County area include a variety of crawling and flying bugs and vermin—some which you can try to control on your own, and some presenting infestations that…

  • Rats and Chewing – Teeth That Don’t Stop Growing

    If you hear rats scurrying through the walls of your home in the middle of the night, they could be destroying more than your psyche. Due to their propensity for chewing, rats can cause extensive damage to your home. Why do rats chew so much? The four long front teeth of rats, called incisors, are…

  • Five Interesting Facts About Ground Squirrels

    While squirrels might be majestic to watch, ground squirrels can become a problem quickly. Today, we’d like to offer you five interesting facts about ground squirrels. Fact #1: They love to make your home their home – While you’re used to seeing them in the wild, it warm for long. That’s going to force them inside, and…

  • Groundhogs, Gophers, Moles, Voles – How Do You Know If You Have Them?

    Small, brown and furry rodents of the ground squirrel family, gophers can create extensive and destructive tunneling systems throughout your yard. A single gopher digging up your lawn can create a whopping 10-30 mounds per month displacing one glass to one gallon’s worth of dirt, up to 6 feet underground, and covering up to 2,000…