This is pest season. When the weather warms and everything starts to turn green, this is when we can expect to see a lot of pests on your property. Cockroaches, spiders, ants – they’re all here, and we’re going to see a lot of them over the next several months. But it is also specifically […]
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You can’t always see pests, even when they’re on your property. Most people associate pest problems with visual evidence – droppings, dead insects, or physical damage. But for some infestations, the most noticeable sign may be the smell. Several types of indoor pests release distinct odors as part of their defense mechanisms, nesting behavior, skin
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It’s allergy season. Many of us are sneezing frequently, struggling with runny noses, watery eyes, and many, many other challenges. The allergies this year in some parts of the country are some of the worst they’ve ever been, and we’re getting hit hard here as well. Most people aren’t thinking about pest control during allergy
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The other day we were working for a client that knew they had rats. They could hear the rats, and they could see droppings. But they couldn’t find them, and unlike some rat infestations, even we will admit that this one took a bit of time. Rats are excellent at hiding, and can fit through
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We have a lot of rats here in New York, which means that, no matter where your property is located, you have to always be on the lookout for signs of rat invasions. But one issue that affects many homeowners is that you might not see the rats at all. Rats are outstanding hiders, often
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Every time we come to your property to protect you from ongoing pests, we put this layer of human/pet safe pesticides down around your home that protects against seasonal pests. This barrier is typically enough for most pests that may enter your property. But, on occasion, it isn’t. If you have a specific pest invasion,
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Most homeowners in New York right now are not thinking about pests. Besides rats and a few other year-round insects, pest populations tend to decrease this time of year. Instead, you’re worried about staying warm – especially during the current heat wave. If you’ve noticed, however, that your home is extra, extra cold at the
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If you’re afraid of insects and spiders, then there can be something pretty frightening about seeing one escape. You go to capture the spider or squash the ant, only to find that it runs away and you can’t find it anymore. Lots of thoughts likely go through your head when this happens, but one of
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Typically, as a pest control company, we get a bit fewer newer calls in winter. Although some of this has to do with the holiday season, part of this is because many of the most common household pests tend to decrease in numbers in the winter months. But just because they decrease does not mean
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Dealing with a pest invasion can be frustrating. Ideally, you have a best control company you can trust – like Fillmore Pest of Staten Island – that can address any pest invasion for you. But if you don’t, and you’re trying to deal with the problem on your own, it’s natural to wonder if the
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