Category: Home Pest Control
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Fourth of Four Types of Termites – Subterranean Termites
Termites are among the most common household pests. They can also be the most difficult to get rid of due to their numbers. One type of termite, known as the subterranean termite, can build colonies that number as many as 2 million. Subterranean termites are light brown bugs with long, thin bodies that have an…
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Third of Four Types of Termites – Formosan Termites
Are ferocious Formosan termites creating a Tom’s River pest control nightmare at your home? The experts at Allison Pest control are here to help you identify and fight these frightful creatures. What’s in a name? Formosan termites are a subterranean variety of termite, brought to the U.S. in the 1940s from East Asia following World…
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Second of Four Types of Termites – Drywood Termites
What’s that munching on your home’s structure? It could be drywood termites. How can you tell? Allison Pest Control’s expert Freehold exterminators are here with a little 9-1-1 to better help you classify these criminals. What’s in a name? Drywood termites do not require moisture or contact with soil to be drawn to your home.…
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One of Four Types of Termites – Dampwood Termites
Looking at the termite damage to your home and trying to figure out “whodunit?” The Tom’s River termite control experts at Allison Pest Control are here to put the spotlight on dampwood termites to help you better ID your offenders… What’s in a name? As their name suggests, dampwood termites are named after their favorite…
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Do All Termites Have Wings?
Termites are common household pests, but they can be hard to identify. When you’re trying to decide if you need Tom’s River termite control services, use the following information to determine if you have these pests. Wings or No Wings? Some termites have wings, but they only keep them for a certain amount of time.…
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Do Termite Colonies Have a King?
You may have heard about every termite colony having a queen, but did you know that they must have a king as well? Yes, that’s true! Each termite colony is actually controlled by a queen and a king, and without a king, a termite colony will fall into disarray. The King’s Function Every termite queen…