NJ, NYC Raccoons Catching the Flu?

Perhaps some of the NJ and NYC raccoons living in sewer systems and other hiding places might be dealing with the flu while going through garbage cans. By experiments scientists have discovered that raccoons can actually get the flu. They can spread human types of influenza but probably not to people they encounter. 

One of the major concerns of scientists studying raccoons is that they can become infected with bird and human type flu viruses. In theory, they could have bird and a human flu virus at the same time which could create a new type of virus that is new to humans and could create a widespread disease or perhaps a pandemic.

These are scientific theories but raccoons have been living with humans for a long time in cities all over the country and so far it doesn’t seem that a powerful raccoon hybrid virus has been created.  If someone wants to sell you a pill For $300 to prevent a hybrid raccoon virus  from evaporating  your skin I suggest  it’s probably prudent not to acquire the pill.

If you are having problems with raccoons or other types of wildlife call a NJ, NYC wildlife control professional.

Who Should Pay Anyway?

Bed bug infestations have continued to be on the rise for several years now.  As a result, it is not unreasonable that bed bug lawsuits are showing up on court dockets more and more throughout the country.  New York City is not immune to such cases.

It is hard to detect where bed bugs originate and as a result it is harder to assign blame for the pitfalls of infestation.  There are thousands of dollars at stake for people dealing with infestation problems.  By law, New York City landlords must pay for extermination.  The big question is; who should absorb the cost of destroyed property and rent for the infested property? 

The New York City courts are showing sympathy for the tenants though.  In 2004, the tides turned to benefit tenants.  Take the case of Ludlow Properties LLC vs. Young.  Judge Cyril Bedford sided with a tenant who refused to pay rent for six months for her bed bug infested abode.  Judge Bedford stated “Although bedbug are classified as vermin, they are unlike the more common situation of vermin such as mice and roaches, which, although offensive, do not have the effect on one’s life as bedbugs do, feeding upon one’s blood in hoards nightly turning what is supposed to be bed rest or sleep into a hellish experience.”

This decision reverses a previous law on the books about exterminating vermin which dates all the way back to 1908.  The ripple effects are being felt and tenants are enjoying their day in court.

Although denied by spokesperson, bed bugs have been spotted in a Brooklyn courtroom.  Maybe lawyers would feel differently about whom they represent once they get bitten by an actual bed bug in court themselves.

Need to get rid of the pests?  Come on over to Stern Environmental Group to have all your bed bug needs met.

Should NJ and NYC Bed Bugs Hotels Shut Down?

Should NJ and NYC hotels take the drastic measure of shutting down if bed bugs are found in a few of the rooms? The Econo Lodge was closed down by the Kansas Department of Health because several of the rooms had been infested with bed bugs.

Often hotels have the bed bug infested rooms treated by a professional pest control service and leave the hotel open. Some brazen hotel managers actually tell hotel guests that have complained about bed bugs in their room to leave. They blame the guests for bringing in the bed bugs and perhaps offer a severe frown and caustic comments.

The Kansas health department gave them an emergency order to temporally suspend their business. Indeed a drastic measure. Should NJ and NYC shut down hotels which have a few rooms infested with bed bugs? It’s a tough call. It will severely damage the hotel’s financial situation and the stigma of being shut down for bed bugs could be long lasting. However hotel guests won’t be attacked by bed bugs and unknowingly transport the critters to their homes and other locations.

If you have bed bugs call a NJ, NYC bed bugs pest control professional to eliminate them.

The Cimex Detection Case – Bed Bug Monitoring and Trap

Inside of Cimex Science bed bug monitoring case.There is an interesting product that is available to help eradicate bed bugs from your life and the skilled experts at Stern Environmental Group are giving it a try to see how well it works.  If the products claims are true, this will be an amazing tool in the removal of bed bugs in the United States.

The Cimex Detection Case (CDC3000) is a bed bug monitoring and trapping device.  This innovative device mimics the presence of a human body and can detect bed bugs in areas up to 100 sq. feet.  Bed bugs are attracted to CO2 and human warmth and scent.  This unit emits all of these so that any bed bugs in the area will seek it out instead of you.
 
Looking like a briefcase, the unit is portable and discreet and can easily travel with you to hotels or any other place you visit.  Each refillable CO2 tank lasts for 25 hours.  Unlike pesticides, this unit is safe to use around your children and pets.
 
According to the Cimex Science website, “Laboratory tests show that the CDC 3000 works. After as little as 1 hour, bed bugs are drawn out of their hiding places. They enter an opening in the case, which traps them in a small, two-inch by two-inch capture slide. The slide is removable, allowing you to count, document, and archive the findings in a safe and secure fashion. Slides are easily replaced to allow multiple tests in rapid succession or to allow the case to be moved from location to location.”

When using this unit there are a few easy steps you will to take to get rid of these pesky bugs:

Place the unit where you desire (usually under a bed or in a closet).  Insert lure/capture slide.  Activate CO2 and plug the unit into an outlet.  Monitor any activity for 3 to 12 hours.  Once done, count the bed bugs on the capture slide and keep a record for future reference.

That’s it!  Simple and fast!

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Innovative Bed Bugs Product Keeps Your Bed Safe

twin-mattress-covers.jpgtwin-mattress-covers.jpgThe thought of bed bugs biting during the night often prevents people from getting a good night sleep. The Active Guard mattress liner, made by Allergy Technologies, is a patented bed bugs and dust mite killing polyester mattress liner. It’s soaked in bed bug destroying permethrin. More excellent news; it also prevents bed bugs mattress re-infestations from occurring. The Active Guard mattress liner is registered with the EPA.

The liner is easily installed, just like a fitted sheet. A mattress pad or a sheet is placed over the Active Guard mattress liner. Any beg bugs and eggs should be removed from the existing mattress before installing Active Guard. A bed bugs pest control professional can treat the mattress for you. The permethrin in the mattress liner will destroy any remaining bed bugs. 

In one study, the majority of the bed bugs were killed in 24 hours and the Active Guard mattress liner achieved a 100% kill rate at the end of 72 hours. It will destroy bed bugs and dust mites for two years. To be on the safe side, the mattress liner should not be used for children under the age of 5.  

The innovative Active Guard liner should be part of a comprehensive bed bugs control program. The Active Guard will prevent bed bugs from turning your mattress into a hotel.