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By Stavros March 12, 2025
The Ultimate Family Organization Tool for Everyone In today’s fast-paced world, staying organized as a family can feel overwhelming. Enter Cozyla, a touchscreen interactive digital calendar designed to simplify family planning, task management, and communication. What sets Cozyla apart is its accessibility for individuals with disabilities and its flexibility to cater to diverse needs. Let’s […] The post Cozyla Calendar appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros March 12, 2025
Swarming Termites found in North East parts of Suffolk County As the weather warms up, local LI residents and neighbors in Stony Brook, Smithtown, Hauppauge, and Kings Park should be aware that termite season is arriving earlier than usual this year. Typically, the swarming period for termites occurs between March and May, coinciding with mild weather conditions that facilitate […] The post Termite Season Comes Early to Long Island appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros February 16, 2025
New Year brings a new way of giving back to those we serve and well beyond with the creation of Xtermigator Kids, through the Dr. Disruptor Series, imagined by our very own Chief Xtermigator Dr. Eric Fishon. 🚀 Disrupting the Narrative: The Birth of XTERMIGATOR KIDS & The Power of Dr. Disruptor For many of […] The post Announcing XTERMIGATOR KIDS appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros January 31, 2025
If you’re in Stony Brook and grappling with signs of a mouse infestation, like droppings, unusual scratching sounds within walls, or actual sightings of mice, it’s crucial to act swiftly. A single mouse can indeed signal the presence of a much larger colony hidden away. Given that mice can cause considerable damage to your home […] The post Mouse in your House? appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros January 20, 2025
Greetings from XTERMIGATOR, your friendly neighborhood mascot here at ABCO Termite and Pest Control! As a proud representative of a veteran-owned and family-operated business spanning four generations, I’m buzzing with excitement to share some intriguing insights into the world of pest control with our esteemed clients and community. Today, I’ll unravel a curious phenomenon that […] The post XTERMIGATOR REPORT Why do I still see activity post TREATMENT appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros October 12, 2024
1. Over-the-counter chemicals stain your homeWasp and hornet spray purchased at the hardware store is generally oil based. These types of consumer sprays contain ingredients that are likely to stain your siding, concrete or other materials around your home. The chemicals that professionals use to treat wasps are not oil based, and will not stain […] The post D-I-Y-WHY NOT? – 4 COMMON MISTAKES MADE WHEN DOING YOUR OWN WASP TREATMENT appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros September 13, 2024
Have you ever been walking down the street, enjoying a beautiful day with friends or family, when suddenly you spot it? That unwelcome sight of dog poop left behind by an irresponsible owner. What do you do? You certainly don’t step in it, right? This seemingly simple scenario holds a profound lesson for our spiritual […] The post Don’t Step in Other People’s Poop: A Lesson in Handling Opinions appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros July 20, 2024
Knowing where these pests like to hide will help narrow your search to more specific areas.  During the day, bed bugs tend to seek out dark locations in fabric folds, cracks, and corners. Because bed bugs have tiny, flat bodies, they can hide inside crevices as small as 2 millimeters wide.  The post How to Inspect Your Home for Bed Bugs appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
By Stavros July 20, 2024
Boric acid—Found as a powder in many supermarkets, boric acid can be sprinkled on an infested carpet and quickly kill embedded carpet beetles. While poisonous to humans only if ingested in large quantities, boric acid may not be a viable treatment option for pet owners. Diatomaceous earth—This natural product is found online and in agricultural […] The post How to Get Rid of Flying swarmers appeared first on thextermigators.com/.
July 20, 2024
Store food in sealed containers Keep trash tightly lidded Trim trees and shrubs away from the house Seal cracks, gaps and crevices Don’t use mulch near the house If you have mulch already, turn it periodically so it dries properly Repair screens and doors Clean gutters In general, to manage spring-invading pests and prevent them from entering a structure, an effective preventive perimeter treatment should be implemented along with IPM approaches, such as pestproofing practices and habitat modifications. Remember, timing is a critical key to success. All pesticide applications and exclusion practices, such as replacing worn-out door sweeps, sealing all pest entry points, and managing outdoor lights, tightening screens, windows and doors, etc., should be made early enough before spring pests become active on or around a structure.
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