Why Do We Love Bees But Hate Wasps?
Bees and wasps are both known for stinging people, but one of these is much more feared than the other. Why is it that people tend to like bees and dread wasps? Find out more about the benefits that both offer. Benefits of Bees...
The Horrifying Potential of the Zika Virus
You might have heard about the Zika virus in the news in recent years. This virus, which mostly occurs in parts of South and Central America, has been found in the U.S. Since the World Health Organization has warned about a...
Enjoy the Outdoors this Summer But Monitor Your Family for Tick Bites
When you and your family are outside this summer, be on the lookout for ticks and tick bites. These pests have increased in population in many parts of the northeast in recent years. Since they can cause diseases, such as Lyme...
What do Rutgers Entomologists Want You to Know About Bed Bug Dispersion – Part One
How are bed bugs able to spread from apartment to apartment in multi-family buildings? A group of researchers at Rutgers University studied this several years ago to determine how these pests disperse. This research has shed more...
Invasive Tick from Asia Spreads Viral Human Hemorrhagic Fever – What to Know
NJ is already home to certain types of ticks, but a new one has been invading in recent years. Asian longhorned ticks were found on a sheep in western NJ a few years ago, and they’ve since spread to other states. Why are experts...
Researchers Find Out What Makes Stink Bugs Stink
Stink bugs can make their presence known in your home, especially when it gets cooler out. These nuisance bugs can leave unpleasant odors in your home if you crush them in order to get rid of them. Scientists recently found out...
Allison Pest Control’s Top Fall New Jersey Pests
Summer isn’t the only time you have to deal with bugs and other pests. In fact, some kinds of pests become more of a problem when fall arrives. You might need pest control services in Monmouth County for any of the following...
July is Peak Mosquito Season in New Jersey
Mosquitoes are out and about this time of year. In fact, officials are warning about Asian tiger mosquitoes, which come out during the day to feed on blood. Mosquito control services in Monmouth County can help you avoid having...