Over the next few weeks, more and more students are going to be headed back to school here in Staten Island and around New York City. While this is a time most of us our focused on things like schools supplies and new clothes, it should also be a time we think about pests.
Wait… Why pests?
Typically, when we talk about pest control, we talk about bites, stings, and how “Gross” bugs are. All of those things are still true. But pests cause many problems we often forget about, and those issues are especially problematic during back to school season.
Back to School Season is Also Back to Sick Season
Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that “back to school season” is also “back to back illness season.” It’s a time when many of our kids – and often us – get sick, a lot. Kids spread germs better than adults, and they get sick more often, which means that your child is going to be coming home with all sorts of interesting illnesses.
The last thing you want to do while your child is frequently sick is also worry about illnesses and allergies from pests.
Cockroaches, flies, rats – even ants. All these pests cause allergens, carry bacteria, and some pests, like mosquitoes, can also cause illness. Imagine your child is sick with a cold they caught at school. How much more ill do you think they’re going to feel if they also have allergies and asthma caused by an untreated cockroach infestation?
That’s why back to school season should also be a time you prioritize pest control more than ever before. Professional pest control eliminates pests in your home and helps prevent pests from entering, with ongoing treatment options built around you and your home.
We can also provide one time service for those that need immediate help, and we are willing to travel not only in Staten Island and around New York City, but parts of New Jersey as well, to help make sure that you have a company you can trust for all your pest control needs.
If you already have a pest control company but are not sure if they’re right for you, then let us know. We’re happy to talk to you about why we think we’re the right choice, discuss pricing options (we are often the less expensive option because we’re family owned and not a franchise!) and would love to prove to you that you made the right choice.
Get started today with Fillmore Pest in Staten Island, and learn more about our pest control services this back to school season.