There’s nothing like visiting your favorite restaurant, grocery store, or hotel and discovering that insects have also staked their claim to the goodies inside.  NYC commercial pest control professionals can attest to the fact that cockroach infestations in a business will scare customers away.

Cockroaches in New York City are one of the many types of pests that can easily slip inside of a business and multiply very quickly.  Because cockroaches are typically nocturnal pests, at least in the early stages, they often go unnoticed by employees, managers and business owners.

Cockroaches can be transported into a business via shipping boxes, a neighboring business, or even via a customer.  Resourceful cockroaches will seek harborage in cardboard boxes, behind or in cabinets, in walls, in or around garbage, and behind appliances.  These pests need food and water and typically reside within a 15 foot radius of those sources.

Not only will cockroaches prove to be a horrifying site to customers, they also pose a health risk as they are known to carry many disease causing pathogens.  Because cockroaches will eat just about anything, and travel through garbage and other vile areas, they collect pathogens on their legs which in turns contaminate all surfaces that they travel upon.

Keeping your business pest proofed by hiring a NYC commercial pest control expert is the key to keeping disease ridden cockroaches under control.  Stern Environmental Group has extensive experience in cockroach eradication.  Listen to our “cockroach stories” and you’ll hear how our technicians are able to identify the source of the cockroach infestation and use our extensive knowledge to rid businesses of even the most invested areas a short period of time.

It’s one of the simple pleasures in life.  Whether dripping down from a hot fudge sundae or melting into a glorious goo in your mouth, for many people, chocolate is a delightful treat in their lives.

You might be shocked to hear that your favorite sinful treat has a few additives that you did not know about.  Worse yet, those additives, despite being considered “safe” are making some people sick!

Insects are in abundance throughout the world.  Without a doubt we have all consumed pounds of them during our lifetime, without even knowing it.

ABC News reported on March 26, 2012 that people who are allergic to chocolate may actually be allergic to something else entirely…cockroaches!

According to their report, the Food and Drug Administration allows for up to 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate to be present before it is rejected for consumption.  On average, there are eight…yes, eight insect parts that can be found in one single chocolate bar that is produced in the United States.  These “parts” are considered to be safe for consumption.  If you think you can just stop eating chocolate to avoid eating bugs, you would be mistaken.  “Other foods like peanut butter, macaroni, fruit, cheese, popcorn, and wheat also contain this material.”  You may read the article here.

What has been revealed is that these trace amounts of insect parts can adversely affect people who suffer from asthma and allergies.  According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the diagnosis of asthma has been on a steady increase in the United States for the past 30 years.  Cockroach waste has been proven to trigger acute asthma attacks, especially in children.  Studies have shown that “from 23 percent to 60 percent of urban residents with asthma are sensitive to the cockroach allergen.”

So the question remains…will you still eat chocolate?  Despite the insect parts, I know I won’t be able to give up such a decadent treat!

When New York or New Jersey pest control professionals arrive on the scene to service a business and see cockroaches during the daytime hours, they know that they have a serious cockroach infestation on their hands.

Cockroaches are typically nocturnal creatures.  They are sneaky pests that prefer to live, breed, and feed in dark areas.  They depend on an abundance of moisture to survive and breed.  You can find them living under, inside or behind cabinets or walls.  Cockroaches can also be found living behind major appliances, under floor drains, and inside the motors of refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and stoves.  Cockroaches absolutely despise cold temperatures.  Cockroaches will move inside of a refrigerator when there is a massive cockroach infestation and a competition for food sources.

The presence of cockroaches is not limited to only seeing the actual creepy insects running to and fro.  You’ll know you have an infestation on your hands if you see cockroach feces when an inspection is performed.  Adult cockroaches have cylinder shaped feces that are about 1/64 inch long.   Younger cockroaches produce feces that appear to be the size of black pepper or coffee grounds.  Like other types of pest infestations, you can expect that the higher the amount of feces that are found, the larger the infestation within the building.  Certain species of cockroaches release pheromones.  This “scent” can be considered “unpleasant” by those that encounter it.  The scent of a cockroach is described as a strong musty odor.

If you see any signs of cockroaches it is important to contact a New York or New Jersey pest control professional as soon as possible to discuss the options for killing these bacteria ridden pests.  Stern Environmental Group provides expert cockroach removal services to businesses in New Jersey, New York City, as well as the surrounding areas.

Flying used to be for the birds but now it seems that it is for creepy bugs too!  People have said for many years that if there were to be a nuclear war here on earth, the only creatures that would be left standing, or better yet, crawling, would be…cockroaches.  Cockroaches continue to prove themselves to be one of the hardiest and most adaptable creatures that have ever walked the face of the earth.

CNN Travel reported on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 that during a September flight from North Carolina to Houston, a couple claims that they were joined by more than just passengers and crew aboard their flight.  The couple claims that they were shocked when disgusting cockroaches began crawling out of the vents and the passenger’s overhead carry-on bins.

The couple, one of which is an attorney, has since filed a lawsuit against the offending airline stating that passengers are entitled to be “clean and pest free” accommodation. The lawsuit accuses the airline of “negligence and recklessness, infliction of emotional distress, nuisance, false imprisonment and unfair and deceptive trade practices, and is suing for more than $100,000 plus the price of their tickets.”  The airlines response to the couples complaint is not surprising…they are denying the majority of their allegations.   Armchair lawyers believe that there is no way this lawsuit will ever make it into a courtroom.  It will be interesting to see how long it takes for the settlement to be offered to the couple.

You may read the article and watch the video here.

New York City pest control experts say that all businesses, including airlines, must be on the constant lookout for all types of pests.  It is an unbearable to think of being stuck in an airplane that is rocketing though the skies at 30,000 feet while cockroaches are crawling out of a vent overhead.  Businesses should have a licensed pest control company at the ready to kill any new infestations that does arise.

Its summertime and most American’s are enjoying packing their cars or hopping on a plane and traveling to places near and far, making memories with family and friends.  All may seem well and good while you are traveling, until you start to notice raised red bumps that itch and sting.  Could they be the bite of a mosquito, a flea, chiggers, or something more menacing?  You may think that you are safe this summer travel season, but New Jersey pest control professionals warn that many people are returning home from their vacation fun with unwelcome traveling companions…beware bed bugs are hitching a ride from sea to shining sea, and all points in between!

KZTV10.com reported on July 12, 2011 that a hotel guest claims to have awoken to a really odd and frightening occurrence.  According to their report, a gentleman says that he woke up with a cockroach coming out of his nose!  In addition to his roach claim, he says that he has a strange bite mark which continued to grow for which he has sought medical treatment for.  You can read the article here.

Additionally, KXXV-TV News Channel 25 reported on July 12, 2011 that a woman claims that she too was the nighttime buffet for bed bugs at a Waco, Texas motel.  According to reports, she claims that she awoke to dozens of the bloodsuckers slurping away and when she jumped out of bed, the buggers were everywhere!  You can read the article here.

Don’t let your guard down against bed bugs while you travel.  They are not just in Texas, nor just in hotels or motels.  Bed bugs can be found anyplace that humans frequent.  Movie theaters, restaurants, taxi cabs, buses, airplanes, jails, hospitals, retail stores, and even Aunt Martha’s house can all have these horrible bloodsuckers lying in wait, hoping to hitch a ride home with you!

If you think you have encountered bed bugs, or have an ongoing New Jersey bed bug infestation, it’s crucial to contact a licensed pest control expert that is trained in bed bug eradication services.