Allison Pest Control

Category: Ticks

  • Protect Your Family from Diseases Carried by Fleas and Ticks

    The fall season is a busy time for fleas and ticks. Since these pests can spread disease, it’s crucial to know how to protect you and your family from them. Keep in mind that if you have an infestation, you should get help from an Ocean County pest control company as soon as possible. Fleas…

  • Ticks Can Carry the Powassan Virus – What NJ Families Need to Know

    Ticks are a common problem in summer and fall thanks to their bite. Tick bites can put you and your family at risk of getting tick-borne diseases, including Powassan virus. Here’s what you should know about this disease. Signs and Symptoms of Powassan Virus This virus, which is related to the West Nile virus, doesn’t…

  • Keep the Bugs Away from Your Next Picnic with These Tips

    If you’re planning an end-of-summer picnic in your yard, don’t let bugs ruin it for you. There are several ways that you can keep insect pests at bay, so you can have a fun and enjoyable time. Keep Food and Drinks Covered Up Ants, wasps, flies and other bugs are attracted to the scent of…

  • News Flash: New Disease Carried by NJ Ticks Attacks the Brain

    Ticks might not be among the most common reasons to hire NJ pest control services, but these pests are posing an even bigger danger to homeowners in the state. Researchers have found that ticks are capable of transmitting an illness that attacks human brains. Powassan Virus There haven’t been that many cases of the Powassan…

  • Why Do Tick Bites Need Special Treatment?

    Tick bites are very different from other common insect bites, such as from mosquitoes, which need virtually little or no care after a bite. Ticks actually burrow into your skin to drink your blood, which means they will do more damage to your skin and the surrounding layers of your flesh than just the quick…

  • Powassan – a New Tick-Borne Disease Has Faster Transmission Time

    Ticks infesting your yard are never a good thing and as known carriers of the Powassan virus, they can pose a big problem for your health. This virus has been around for a few years but wasn’t tagged as a major health concern because many people who were bitten and infected didn’t develop symptoms. This…