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  • Three Things You May Not Have Known About NJ Carpenter Bees

    After a harsh winter, spring is here. With warmer temperatures and sunshine come blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and pests of all kinds coming out of hibernation. One that you might see this spring is the carpenter bee. While there are many things you can learn about this bee, there are three things you may not have known about carpenter…

  • Beware of Dive Bombing Carpenter Bees

    More buzz than sting, carpenter bees sound more ferocious than they are; but they can still do plenty of damage to your Monmouth County, New Jersey home. Often confused with bumble bees because of their similar size and coloring, carpenter bees are named for their unique ability to tunnel through wood. Unique Tunneling Behavior Unlike…

  • Carpenter Bees Are All Bark And No Bite

    Carpenter bees aren’t shy. Their noisy buzzing sounds like an electric drill on steroids, loudly announcing their presence on your Monmouth County NJ property. If that doesn’t get your attention, the males will launch their fuzzy black and yellow bodies straight at you, dive bombing your hair and face repeatedly until you turn tail and…

  • Two Insect Wood-Destroyers…Which Is The Worst For NJ Homes?

    While there are some other types of insects that can cause damage to various trees that exist on the east coast, there are three primary wood destroying insects that homeowners should be aware of that can cause damage to their properties.  Carpenter bees and carpenter ants can find their way to New Jersey homes at…

  • The Differences Between Carpenter Bees And Bumble Bees

    It is not uncommon for home and business owners to misidentify bumble bees when in fact they have carpenter bees hanging around their home report Monmouth County, NJ exterminators.  There are subtle differences between the two species of bees that the average person is not aware of.  The knowledgeable exterminators at Allison Pest Control will…

  • Carpenter Bees Vs. Bumble Bees

    Pest control professionals in Ocean County, NJ often receive calls from customers reporting the presence of large carpenter bees on their property.  Upon inspection, it is often discovered that carpenter bees are not the trouble causing pests after all.  Often times carpenter bees are confused with bumble bees, which is not surprising because they do…