Allison Pest Control

Category: Biting Insects

  • This Year’s Wet Winter Means More Summer Insects in New Jersey

    The winter months are over, but all the snow and rain we had in NJ means that you can expect to see a lot more bugs this summer. If you normally deal with mosquitoes and other pests during summer, their numbers might be even higher than usual. Effects of Weather on Bugs Having a lot…

  • 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…

  • Invasive Insects: The Asian Tiger Mosquito Arrives in New Jersey

    Having a problem with native mosquito populations is enough to prompt homeowners to hire Ocean County pest control services. However, an invasive species could be causing even more problems for NJ homeowners this summer. This species is known as the Asian tiger mosquito. What Do They Look Like? Asian tiger mosquitoes have a similar build…

  • Molecular and Genetic Alterations May be Able to Render Common Pests Sterile

    The warmer months of the year mean that certain types of pests are around more. Pest control companies in New Jersey deal with fruit flies, ants, bees and several other insect pests all summer long. Thanks to new research findings, improved forms of pest control could be on the way. Wolbachia Bacteria Wolbachia bacteria is…

  • Scent from Shed Bed Bug Skins May Become Bed Bug Trap Bait

    Getting rid of bed bugs can be a headache, even for the best exterminator in Farmingdale, since these pests have been able to build up a resistance to commonly used pesticides. Fortunately, researchers are working on making it easier to eliminate them by studying their shed skins. Shed Skin Scents Scientists at the University of…

  • More Than Just Gnats, These Small Flies are Big Pests

    House flies are a common sight in homes during the summer months, but what about those small flies that show up just about any time during the year? These tiny flies can prove to be a big problem that requires expert help from the best exterminator in Ocean County. If you have one of the…