If you live in New York or New Jersey, you have likely heard about the unfortunate bed bug infestation problems that have been popping up in upscale retail establishments in Manhattan lately. Abercrombie & Fitch Co closed a store in the South Street Seaport and on Fifth Avenue because of bed bug infestations.  Preppy teen clothing store Hollister was hit and had to shut their doors due to an infestation.  Just this past week, Victoria’s Secret discovered that they too had bed bugs at one of their New York City locations.

Each of the stores treated their respected bed bug infestations in different ways; but it makes you wonder if it is safe to shop at any store because of the potential of bringing bed bugs home.  As a great customer service gesture, Hollister offered bed bug sniffing dog services to their customers.  Most people checked out fine, but some Hollister customers did indeed test positive for bed bug infestations.

Some pest control experts have gone on the record and said that the stores in question have reopened too quickly and that customers are still at risk of bringing home the creepy blood suckers.  Bed bugs are difficult to eradicate in a building, and the infestation could still be looming, despite the fact that the merchandise in question was removed and gas fumigation was used on the clothing.  It should be noted that Victoria’s Secret decided to destroy all of their affected merchandise rather than put it through the fumigation process.

People used to just be concerned about bed bugs when they travel to hotels and motels because bed bugs are known to be problematic occurrences.  These recent retail bed bug incidents make you worried to shop, as it brings to light the fact that bed bugs could be anywhere at any moment in time.  If you think you have encountered bed bugs in New York or New Jersey, contact a bed bug expert today!

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Not only is Josimar Ferreira accused of operating a Massachusetts extermination company without being certified, but it has been reported that he has also allegedly maintained pest control companies in New Jersey and New York as well.  Both New Jersey and New York have cited Ferreira for operating an unlicensed pesticide business.  It makes you wonder how he is able to obtain toxic pesticides, without being properly licensed.  Clearly there was a breakdown…in three states!

Stern Environmental Group has been providing expert bed bug and pest control services in New Jersey and New York for over ten years.  We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the safest pesticide application available, and offer a wide variety of services and products to meet many different types of needs.  We offer professional services to both residential and business customers alike.  Whether you are looking for help with bed bugs, rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, groundhogs, ants, spiders, cockroaches, or bee control, Stern Environmental Group’s licensed pest control applicators are here to lend a helping hand!

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The trouble is that disinfecting a building will not get rid of bed bugs as an infestation is not caused by being unclean.  Even the cleanest five star hotels have been subjected to bed bug infestations.  The metal bunk beds could be a good solution, but since bed bugs are good at hiding, any crack, crevice, or even a screw hole is an invitation for bed bugs to await their next blood meal…the residents.  Bug bombs are not good to use on bed bug infestations.  Instead of killing off the pests, these stubborn blood suckers tend to scatter to surrounding rooms when bug bombs are used, thereby spreading the infestation faster.

Additionally, the Salvation Army is hoping that the heat that is generated in the box truck will be high enough to kill off the existing bed bugs that are infesting the bunk beds.  According to their spokesperson, the beds are due to be donated at a later date once the bugs are dead.

Because the resident’s belongings were not treated, there will likely be more bed bugs at the facility.  Bed bug monitors, bed bug sniffing dogs, and Cryonite are super effective in the war against bed bugs!

There is quite a bit of interesting information floating around the internet about how to properly treat a bed bug infestation.  Some people follow bad advice and end up spending time and money treating the problem only to have them return with a vengeance.  It’s important that you have a good pest control specialist on your side who knows exactly how to properly treat bed bugs!

The Salvation Army shelter in Fayetteville, North Carolina has been battling bed bugs for more than a year.  This past weekend, 25 volunteers stepped in to help the agency scrub the walls with bleach, buff the floors and haul away thirty wooden bunk bed that were infested with the blood suckers.

Reports are that the facility started their day off by setting of “bug bombs” prior to the cleaning and taking all of the infected beds to an awaiting box truck outside.  The agency reported that the beds were replaced with metal bunk beds so bed bugs could not “burrow into the wood”. The old mattresses were replaced with hypoallergenic ones that are wrapped in thick plastic.

Only some of their efforts sound like a good plan.

Please check back on Tuesday for the conclusion.

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When you have a bed bug infestation, you must then decide on the best way to rid yourself of the pesky bugs.  Do you try to treat them yourself (this rarely works!).  Do you hire an exterminator to fumigate?  Do you hire an exterminator that uses heat treatment?  Do you use steam treatment?  How about freezing the bed bugs?  People also wonder if bed bug sniffing dogs are really worth hiring to try to treat bed bugs (absolutely, they are amazing!).  You must also purchase mattress encasements to make certain that you save your expensive mattress, but where can you find them?

There are many decisions to be made and much work to do when you have a bed bug infestation.

The fact is that most people are overwhelmed by the entire bed bug infestation experience, and rightly so.  A bed bug infestation will disrupt every aspect of your life!  Without proper assistance, the bed bug nightmare can and will linger for quite some time.  The good news is that help is available.  It is critical that you hire an experienced bed bug expert who has the most up-to-date products and services available to their customers in order to reach complete eradication.

Stern Environmental Group provides fast, discreet and professional bed bug services to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.  We service both businesses and homes.  Give us a call today!

Having a bed bug infestation in your home or business can be a very traumatizing event.  Sleeping often becomes a thing of the past as your once peaceful nighttime is riddled with thoughts of creepy little blood sucking parasites visiting you in your bed.

Once bed bugs are discovered, you must wash and dry all of your clothing in hot water, then bag clothing up so that the disgusting pests can’t make a home in them.  You must remove all clutter from your home.  You must vacuum everything in site as bed bugs are masters at hiding.  You can find these bugs hanging out in mattresses, box springs, headboards, dressers, nightstands, picture frames, baseboards, electrical outlets, carpets, and behind wallpaper. They are even known to crawl inside of electronic devices; which makes it even more difficult to spot them.  Cell phones, laptops, televisions, clocks, gaming systems, etc. are not off limits to these buggers!  Sadly, out of frustration, many people simply toss out their belongings for fear of bed bugs hiding inside.

Please check back on Thursday for the conclusion to this post.

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Without government regulation in the US, citizens would have no idea what chemicals they are being subjected to.  No matter what your position is, we should all be glad that we live in the United States where we have laws to protect us.  Regulating pesticides and the application process helps keep our citizens safe.

At Stern Environment Group, you will find many different safe products and services available to you for your pest control needs.  Bed bugs are extremely difficult to eradicate, but at Stern we have Cryonite® as our special bed bug killer.  This amazing product is non-toxic and is perfect for killing pesticide resistant bed bugs.  It never loses it’s effectiveness against any type of bug as it is chemical free!  Cryonite® has proven to be very effective in killing bed bugs as well as other types of pests.

It is very important to hire a licensed exterminator when you have a bed bug infestation or other pest control needs. At Stern Environmental Group, we always strive to provide our customers with safe and effective products and services.  Our technicians are knowledgeable and professional and know how to safely get the job done.  Stern Environmental Group provides services to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.

There is always a debate in the United States about whether the government is regulating what pesticides are available and the pesticide application process too much or too little.  Add into the argument the fact that DDT is no longer available in the US, and you can have a heated discussion for hours.

I recently read an article about the how pesticides are being managed, or better yet, not managed, in Abu Dhabi.  It seems that in their municipality, only one pest control company is approved by the government to apply pesticides to parks, beaches, and other government owned buildings.  This company is regulated by the government.  All other pest control companies are not regulated, and as a result, citizens are at risk.

It was recently reported that two babies died in Abu Dhabi because their home was fumigated for bed bugs by an unregulated pest control company.  In another incident, entire families became ill in an apartment building, because of the chemicals sprayed by another unregulated pest control company.  It’s understandable that the parents of the children who became ill are now questioning the government as to why there are not any regulations for pest control companies.

Please check back on Thursday for the conclusion.

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The Environmental Protection Agency previously stated that there are no severe health outcomes as a result of the exposure to the use of the pesticide Propoxur.  What do you think about this issue?  Feel free to leave us a comment.

The question remains as to what the Environmental Protection Agency will do in regards to this matter.  We know that this insecticide will work in the fight against bed bugs and that it will be very cost effective to consumers.  If the EPA already deemed it to be a safe chemical to use, what would the trouble be in releasing it nationwide?  People who don’t believe that we are having a bed bug epidemic should speak to just one family who has encountered these blood suckers.  They are very difficult to get rid of and will rattle even the calmest of nerves!  Is Propoxur the magic bullet in the war against bed bugs?  That remains to be seen.

Some bed bug experts have other treatment options in their arsenal that have proven effective.  Bed bug monitors, mattresses encasements, bed bug sniffing dogs, Cryonite, heat killing chamber, and other products are some of the things that Stern Environmental Group uses in their treatment program.

If you have fallen victim to the dreaded bed bug outbreak, contact a pest control specialist today.  Stern Environmental Group provides fast expert bed bug services to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.

A Mom and her son in North Carolina had been sleeping with the lights on hoping that whatever was biting them in the dark would stop.  A recent trip to the pediatrician’s office unearthed the problem…bed bugs!  The doctor informed the Mom that the nighttime bloodsuckers had to be lurking in the dark corners of her apartment waiting for the perfect time to feed on their unsuspecting hosts.

Just like in New Jersey and New York, North Carolina has experienced a significant increase in bed bug problems.  In hopes of trying to get a handle on the problem, the Mom decided to throw away her couch and beds.  Many people don’t know that you don’t need to throw away expensive furniture if you have a bed bug infestation problem.

At Stern Environmental Group we offer products and services that will help you get rid of bed bugs and save your furniture as well.  Stop by our website to see our bed bug services, monitors, heat chamber, Cryonite system, bed bug sniffing dogs, mattress encasements, and travel accessories.  Stern Environmental Group provides fast expert bed bug services to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.