Allison Pest Control

Category: Rodents

  • Can You Blast Sound and Get Rid of Rodents and Squirrels?

    Rodents are pests, and it can be difficult to keep them away from your home or garden. Poisons and traps work well, but they can be dangerous if you have pets or small children. There may be an effective way to keep squirrels and other rodents at bay that relies not on poisons and traps,…

  • Ground, Flying & Tree Squirrels – What’s the Difference?

    Squirrels are a diverse group of rodents. So diverse, in fact, many have difficulty distinguishing the various types. How knowledgeable are you on the squirrel species? There are 3 types of squirrels, classified by body form: Tree squirrels  The most common and commonly seen squirrel, tree squirrels are skilled climbers. They come in an array…

  • What Steps Should You Take Now to Prevent Mice from Moving In?

    As the nights turn frosty, mice start looking for a cozy place to hole up for the winter. Your Monmouth County, NJ home offers these furry, four-legged pests a warm and inviting place to set up housekeeping. If mice start nibbling around your home, NJ pest control experts recommend yanking up the welcome mat –…

  • Five Interesting Facts About Squirrels in Your Attic

    To a squirrel, your attic makes the perfect home, with warmth and security ideal for nesting and hibernation. Here are 5 intriguing facts about squirrels that help understand why they like your attic so much: Squirrels can bite with 22,000 pounds of pressure—enough to chew through plastic and aluminum. If squirrels cannot find a vulnerability…

  • In Your Attic, How Flying Squirrel Different Than Ground Squirrels?

    Has your home become a nesting ground for flying squirrels? These rodents differ from regular ground squirrels in many ways besides the fact that they can glide through the air. As nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels can quietly take over an attic and become quite the nuisance for households in New Jersey. Identifying Flying Squirrels in…

  • Five Interesting Facts About Raccoons in Your Attic

    Found in every one of the lower 48 states, the bandit-masked raccoon is a master of subterfuge and infiltration. Once they find a place – such as your attic – that they like, any owner will be hard pressed to rid their home of these creatures without professional help. Here are five interesting facts that…