Prevention

When we talk about pests, we talk about them in generic terms – spiders, cockroaches, termites, ants, and more. That is because insects and arachnids all have many similarities. There are 45,000 species of spider, but they all have 8 legs, they are essentially all carnivorous, and they all share many common traits including how they walk and their general appearance. But they are different. Black widow spiders, for example, show different behaviors than hobo…

A sure sign that summer is coming is the increased appearance of ants. Maybe you see them out on the sidewalk, or possibly in your garden, maybe a couple out on the porch, these are all fine. But the ones that get into the house, those can cause real damage. Ants, one or two is no trouble but they never come as just singles. They are all members of colonies, if you see one, it…

Having a pest problem is a challenging experience. You have worked hard for your home or business and you want it to succeed. You have kept everything clean and well maintained but bugs or rodents still invade. You are frustrated and you don’t know if there is anything else you can do. That means it is time to call the experts. In Staten Island, Fillmore Termite & Pest Control is the leading pest management company.…

Bed bugs, tiny blood-sucking bugs that are very common in the northeast United States, infest increasing numbers of homes every year. Once an infestation begins, it is difficult to remove the pests without professional help. This is why preventative efforts are so important, and why everyone should learn how to keep them away. Learn to Spot Bed Bugs To avoid an infestation of bed bugs, you need to know what they look like. A bed…