Category: Home Pest Control

  • Everything You Wanted to Know About the New Jersey Paper Wasp

    Have you noticed a grayish papery-looking mass on the side of your house? If so, you might have a paper wasp infestation which should be removed by your best Monmouth County pest control company, Allison Pest Control. Paper Wasps Paper wasps, also known as umbrella wasps, range in size from 0.7 to 1 inch long…

  • The Thief Ant – The Smallest of the Small

    With over 12,500 species of ants identified in the world, trying to figure out which ones are invading your home can be a challenge. This is where our Monmouth County pest control services expertise can help you. If the ant you are seeing is tiny, it may be the Thief ant. The minuscule Thief ant,…

  • What Bit You, a Bee or a Wasp? How to Tell

    You’re out in your yard doing a little gardening or maybe taking a walk in the park or hiking a trail and you get stung. Was it a wasp or a bee that took offense at your being in their territory, or did you intrude into their private space? Either way, inquiring minds want to…

  • Carpenter Ants, How to Identify if You Have a Problem

    Termites aren’t the only pests that can cause structural damage to your home. You also have to worry about carpenter ants. The sooner you stop these pests, the better your chances are of preventing major damage to your home. But how do you know if you need Monmouth County carpenter ant control? Here’s how to…

  • Do Termites Make Noise? Can You Hear Them?

    Termites are not commonly seen by the naked eye, but the damage they cause by feeding on wood is quite visible and shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you suspect you have a termite infestation in your New Jersey home, listen for the following three sounds that have been identified as being termite sounds, though plenty…

  • Four Less Common Household Ants in New Jersey

    Knowing the less common household ants in New Jersey helps you identify the right time to call for assistance for Monmouth County ant control by Allison Pest Control. Field ants Field ants don’t nest inside buildings, they nest in mounds outside. They can be red, black or brown and are 1/8-1/4 inch long. If they…