Allison Pest Control

Category: Nuisance Insects

  • High Humidity Brings Out Swarms of Mosquitoes and Other Insect Pests

    High humidity levels are ideal for breeding mosquito populations. These insects, which keep NJ pest control services busy in summer, thrive in humid environments. This puts you and your family at risk of being bitten, which can also increase your risk of West Nile virus and other serious kinds of illnesses. Swarming Mosquitoes Mosquitoes have…

  • Do You Hate Ants So Much You’d Burn Down Your Home? One Man Did – by Accident.

    Ants are no strangers to NJ homeowners and Ocean County NJ pest control companies. These tiny pests routinely make their way inside homes, where they spread germs and ruin food. If you’re tempted to get rid of them on your own, it’s important to watch what you use. Fighting Ants with Fire One man in…

  • Scientists Use a Virus That Effectively Puts House Flies on Birth Control

    House flies are among the most common pests that are around in summer and Ocean County NJ pest control companies deal with these pests throughout the season. Flies don’t bite, but they do carry germs that they leave on surfaces and food. Fortunately, researchers are working on ways to reduce their numbers. A Beneficial Virus…

  • News Flash: Mosquitoes and the West Nile Disease

    It’s that time of year when mosquitoes come out in full force and will probably require NJ pest control services to keep them under control. In addition to leaving itchy bites and welts, these pests can pose another risk. They can transmit West Nile virus to people through their bites. Mild Cases West Nile virus…

  • 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…

  • 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…