Category: Home Pest Control
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Know the Carpet Beetle – a Pest Frequently Confused with Bed Bugs
Carpet beetles look very similar to bed bugs in size and shape, but they are nowhere near the nuisance when it comes to health hazards for humans. Your clothes are another story, since carpet beetles larvae like to munch on animal fibers such as wool and fur. Where to Look For Carpet Beetles The name…
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What’s Trending in Pest Control – You’d Be Surprised!
What are pests up to this year? With the climate changing and weather and temperatures becoming more extreme in many areas, bugs and rodents are thriving better than ever in certain areas. We’ve listed below some of the top pest trends. • Brown marmorated stink bugs are spreading. This invasive species is already in NJ,…
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Tips on Getting Your Home Ready for Fall Pests
The arrival of cooler weather in fall doesn’t just keep people indoors more. Pests also look for warm places where they can safely spend the colder months. You can lower your risk of having bugs or rodents in your home this fall with these pest control tips. • Look for cracks and gaps in your…
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New Advances in Identifying Insect Genes May Lead to Better Control Efforts
Scientists have recently discovered a new and effective method of pest control that innovative companies may soon be using. The method was derived from vinegar flies, which possess a gene that develops a waterproof coating on their bodies, allowing for protection against microbes and other environmental stress factors – including insecticides. The gene has proven…
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Why One Ant Indicates There May be Thousands Hidden
Finding an ant crawling around on your floor or countertop might just be a temporary nuisance, but it may hint at a much bigger problem. The last thing you want is an ant infestation, but if you do have one, you need to have it immediately removed by our Freehold exterminators team at Allison Pest…
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Seeing Large Yellow Ants – What Are They?
When ants are on the march in your home, it’s nice to know which species you’re dealing with. One ant with a distinctive attribute that stands out from the others is the large yellow ant known as the Citronella ant, Acanthomyops interjectus. About Citronella Ants This species gets its name from the citronella or lemon-like…