Allison Pest Control

Category: Rodents

  • Five Tips for Keeping Pests Out of Your Home

    New Jersey is home to many types of pests that can invade residential buildings, including rats, ants, cockroaches and spiders. In order to protect your home from these critters, keep the following pest prevention tips in mind. Determine the most common pests. Knowing which types of pests are most likely to enter your home can…

  • Prevent Rodent Infestations in Your NJ Home This Winter

    As cold temperatures hit the area, rats and mice look for shelter in houses and other residential buildings. These rodent pests are small enough to slip through gaps in your home’s exterior, where they can then make a nest inside your walls. Rats and mice are known to carry some serious diseases, which makes it…

  • Deadly Lassa Fever Case in NJ

    An ebola-like disease known as Lassa fever caused the death of a man in New Jersey in May 2015. Since this disease can be spread via contact with rodent droppings, it’s important to know a bit about it. Lassa fever is an infectious disease that is typically found in parts of Africa, including Nigeria and…

  • Do You Know the Differences Between Rats and Mice?

    While mice and rats can both cause problems for homeowners, there are several differences between the two. If you have rodents in your home but aren’t sure which kind, consider the following differences between house mice and Norway rats. These are the most common types of rodent pests found in homes. Size House mice are…

  • Don’t Inadvertantly Welcome in House Mice

    House mice are small, but they can turn into big problems when they make their way inside your home. These mice carry other pests, such as ticks and mites, and cause damage to your home by chewing on wires and wood. They can also get into your food supplies and contaminate them. Our Monmouth County…

  • Is There a Pizza Rat In Your Neighborhood?

    The “Pizza Rat” rose to Internet fame after a video of a rat trying to carry a slice of pizza down subway steps in New York City surfaced. During the short video, the rat attempts to drag the entire slice to the bottom of the steps. While Pizza Rat has inspired tons of online comments…