Thousands of Americans are transported to hospitals from coast to coast each year with serious allergic reactions to pests that sting.  Of those, at least 40 will die from anaphylaxis.

According to the Observer on April 24, 2012, Dr. Joseph Petrusek of La Grande, stated that encountering any of the 11 symptoms of a systemic reaction after a bee, hornet or wasp sting will put you at risk for a life threatening reaction.  The risks include:

“• hives.

• a metallic taste or tingling in the mouth

• swelling of the tongue, lips or throat

• difficulty breathing or swallowing

• abdominal cramps

• vomiting or diarrhea

• a rash or itchy skin

• coughing or wheezing

• loss of consciousness

• increased heart rate

• dizziness or sudden weakness”

According to reports, anyone who has had any of these reactions to a stinging pest is susceptible to experiencing some sort of life threatening reaction if they are stung by another bee, wasp, or hornet.  Upon testing by a physician, patients who are allergic to the venom will be prescribed a self-injectable epinephrine pen which will lessen the chance of the allergic reaction being life threatening.

Having bees, hornets or wasps eliminated by a NJ pest control expert will help keep you and your family safe.

New Jersey pest control professionals are often called to homes and businesses to remove yellow jacket nests.  Unlike the docile honey bee, yellow jackets are indeed the most aggressive wasp that you will encounter.

Yellow jacket nests begin in the springtime with a single wasp, the queen.  She becomes active when the weather becomes warm enough for her survival.  Emerging from her nest in the late months of winter or early months of spring, the hungry queen will feed and then begin her new nest.  Yellow jackets are considered to be beneficial creatures, and predators, because they kill large numbers of nuisance flies and plant-feeding insects.  During the early months the larvae requires a large amount of protein in order to survive.  By the summertime, to maintain the developing larvae and queen, sweets are collected by the foraging workers.

New Jersey pest control experts find yellow jacket nests deep in abandoned rodent burrows or within buildings.  Indoors, wall voids, ceilings, and attics are favorable nesting sites for yellow jackets.  Besides being aggressive, yellow jacket colonies will become quite large each season.  Depending upon the species of yellow jackets, colonies can range in size from between 1,500 to 15,000 per season!

You can keep yellow jackets from harassing your family or business in New York or New Jersey by calling Stern Environmental Group.

Honey bees remain a beneficial insect in New Jersey as well as other parts of the United States.  They are responsible for pollinating approximately 80% of the fruit, nut, vegetable and grain plants throughout the United States.

According to a report from Environment News Service on January 10, 2012, the nation’s honey bee population could be in serious danger.  Researchers out of San Francisco State University have recently discovered that many honey bee nests have been invaded by a fly parasite which renders affected honey bees into a “zombie-like” state of being.  Their research has shown that “The fly, Apocephalus borealis, deposits its eggs in a bee’s abdomen. Usually about seven days after the bee dies, fly larvae push their way into the world from between the bee’s head and thorax.”  Bees that survive the attack are disoriented, walk around in circles with no sense of direction, abandon their hives (or are thrown out by other bees), and tend to congregate near lights.  It sounds like a strange science fiction movie!  Some researchers speculate that this parasite could be the reason for the honey bee colony collapse disorder.  You may read the full article here.

Because honey bees are beneficial insects, honey bee nests must be relocated from a home or business by a beekeeper.  Stern Environmental Group performs bee eradication services for other types of troublesome bees and wasps.  Nuisance bees such as yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and carpenter bees can safely be removed with the help of Stern Environmental Group.

 Call us today for expert service in New York, New York City and New Jersey.

Another type of common and troublesome pest that residents frequently encounter is wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets.  These sneaky pests can ruin your outdoor activities and for some people they pose a very serious health risk.
Sometimes nesting sites can be avoided as they visible and are out in the open.  Other times, unlucky people happen upon hidden nests and are attacked by hot tempered soldiers who come out in full defense mode.  Look for nesting sites on the eves on structures, in rotten wood, in holes in the ground or natural cavities.  At times, colonies have also been found in attics, garages and sheds as well.

Take a look at the picture supplied in the blog post.  This nest was created in less than 24 hours!  Once the homeowner was alerted to its existence, a qualified pest control expert was called to the scene to fully eradicate the creatures.

Colonies could have hundreds of inhabitants or thousands of critters living inside, so it’s very important to never take on the task of trying to eradicate these ferocious stingers.

Yellow jackets are different than other types of bees in that their stingers are not barbed so they are able to sting numerous times…usually without provocation.  Each time a person is stung, more venom is injected into the human body which makes these types of bees very dangerous, especially if you are allergic to them.  In addition to the ability to sting, yellow jackets can and will bite as well!

With all types of New Jersey or New York pest infestation problems, it’s always best to call a licensed pest control expert who can provide safe elimination of the pests in question.

Nothing can destroy your summertime fun more than being stung by an angry pack of yellow jackets!  While some bees may be docile and more interested in going about their business of collecting pollen and hopping from flower to flower, others may appear to be angry and aggressive for no apparent reason.  It’s the angry looking ones that send the kiddies and adult running for the hills!

Yellow jackets are an annoying backyard pest that seems to show up at every family barbeque or picnic.  Pop open a can of soda and these annoying creatures won’t hesitate to take a sip right alongside Uncle Bob!  Yellow jackets are yellow and black, and are known for their aggressive behavior and painful sting.

Yellow jacket nests can be found in a variety of different locations.  These versatile pests will build their nests in trees, shrubs, under decks, or in the eaves of a structure.   A yellow jacket nest is gray in color and is football shaped.  Yellow jackets make their nests by chewing tiny pieces of wood into a thin gray paper type nesting material.

Many people will accidently encounter a yellow jacket nest when they are cutting their lawn.  These type of yellow jackets, also known as “ground bees”, will build hives anywhere from two inches to two feet underground.  They often use abandoned rodent burrows for their nesting sites.  Despite being smaller than the typical yellow jacket, these bees become easily agitated when their nest is disturbed and will attack with a vengeance.

Don’t let yellow jackets chase you out of your backyard and keep you locked indoors this summertime.  Call a NJ pest control professional for expert yellow jacket eradication services!

As the weather warms, New Jersey pest control professionals warn residents to be on the lookout for invading and aggressive bees, wasps, and hornets.

There are about 20,000 species of bees worldwide.  They are considered beneficial insects until they become nuisance pests when they seek sugary treats from humans enjoying the great outdoors.  There are about 75,000 species of wasps worldwide.  Most stinging wasps create a nest or colony to rear their young.  Nests can range in size and location depending on the wasp species.  Some wasps can be found deep underground, and others create mud cavities attached to twigs, rocks, homes or businesses.  Any wasp colony that is disturbed will spark a release of defending wasps which will likely result in painful stings being dealt to the offender.  Wasp nests may house hundreds or even thousands of wasps so it is imperative to call a NJ pest control expert to remove any wasp nest that you encounter.

Don’t take the chance of allowing a bee, wasp or hornet nest to thrive at your home or business.  Contact Stern Environmental Group for 24 hour emergency bee and wasp hive removal, carpenter bee control, honey bee control, bumble bee control, and wasp control.   We provide service to New York City, Long Island and parts of New Jersey.

A yellow jacket is a black and yellow wasp that is about ½ of an inch long.
Yellow jackets are considered social wasps.  They build their nests in wall voids, the ceilings of buildings, in abandoned rodent burrows, or they will make their own nest in the ground.  In a single season, a yellow jacket colony can have 1,500 to 15,000 insects depending on the species.

Wasps primarily eat spiders and insects.  These aggressive pests have become a nuisance for New Jersey residents because they also seek out human food sources of sugars and protein to supplement their diets.  You will often see yellow jackets hanging around uncovered trash cans, hovering over your picnic food, and slipping in and out of soda cans.

You should never try to eliminate a yellow jacket wasp nest on your own.  Instead you should always call a pest control expert who in trained in wasp removal services.  Yellow jacket wasp stings can be very dangerous, whether you are allergic to them or not.  More people obtain life threatening emergency assistance due to yellow jacket stings than any other type of insect in the United States.
 
Businesses always need to be mindful and protect their patrons from painful bee and wasp stings.  Homeowners too are at risk of an infestation from these nuisance pests.  Call Stern Environmental Group for 24 hour emergency bee and wasp removal service.  We provide expert service to Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and Connecticut Regions.

A pest infestation is bad for business in many ways.  Infestations will not only drive needed customers away, they are also known to shut businesses down completely as well.  Having an unwanted pest infestation at your restaurant can easily destroy your food supply.  Mice and rats carry dangerous diseases in their urine and feces.  They contaminate food preparation areas and chew into food supplies.  Cockroaches transmit bacteria and can bring disease into your environment.  No food source is off-limits to a cockroach.  They will eat anything, including another cockroach if need be.

The presence of mice, rats, or cockroaches can easily tarnish or destroy completely a company’s professional reputation.  Once patrons hear about a cockroach infestation at a restaurant or hotel, they are likely to head for the hills!  Customers often remain leery for a long time after the reported pest problem has been taken care of, in fear that it could return at any time.

Businesses would be wise to consider having a pest control specialist perform pest inspections and treatment at regular intervals to keep unwanted pests at bay.  Commercial pest control services are a small price to pay in comparison to a business losing its long standing good reputation.

Stern Environmental Group has been providing expert pest control services for over 10 years to businesses in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Greater New York City Metro and the Connecticut Regions.  If your business is experiencing rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, spiders, bees, or other problematic pests; give us a call and we will send our trained technicians out to get rid of your pests!

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!

A woman in Atlanta Georgia was bitten by a brown recluse in April.  Not realizing how serious the problem was, she did not seek medical attention right away.  It did not take long for the spiders’ venom to do serious damage to her bite site as infection set in.  By the time she received medical help, it was too late.  Ms. Franklin lapsed into an 11 day coma and had to have a mastectomy due to the horrible infection that was caused by the bite.

Spring and summertime are the perfect times to enjoy the outdoors, not only for you, but for creepy crawlers too.  It’s important to keep an eye out for spiders, bees, wasps, hornets, and other dangerous pests.

Stern Environmental Group specializes in ridding your property of unwanted and dangerous pests.  Give us a call today to see how we can help you!