Monthly Archives: October 2017

Cockroaches, Pest Management, Uncategorized

Is Your Cockroach Asian or German? How to ID Your Pest

Here are Some Tips on Distinguishing Between Two Types of Cockroaches.
Here are Some Tips on Distinguishing Between Two Types of Cockroaches.

Since their discovery in the U.S., the Asian cockroach has been frequently confused with its German cockroach cousin. Uncovered in Lakeland, Florida in 1986 by a professional pest control operator, the Asian roach was initially identified as a German roach. However, peculiarities in its behavior led to the discovery it was not German, Blattella germanica, as originally believed, but Blattella asahinai, the Asian cockroach. Fortunately, the NJ bed bug specialists are experts at identifying these pests.

Nearly Identical to German Roaches, Asian Roaches Differ in the Following Ways:

Habitat
The primary habitat of Asian roaches is outdoors in shaded or composted areas, where fresh plant litter accumulates.

Wings
Asian cockroaches have a longer, narrower wingspan than Germans, with wings extending past the tip of their abdomen.

Flight
Unlike the German cockroach, Asian roaches are strong fliers. They are most active after sundown, but will take flight in daylight if disturbed.

Dorsal Features
When viewed from above, the stripes on the Asian roach are darker and more defined than those on the German roach.

Underbelly
The abdominal midsection of the Asian roach appears white, while that of the German roach appears lightly pigmented.

Egg Capsules
The egg capsules and nymphs of the Asian cockroach are smaller than those of German cockroaches.

The NJ bed bug specialists at Stern Environmental have skills eliminating an array of pests. Learn more about our effective cockroach control methods today.

Animal Control, Disease Carrying Pests, Rats

NYC Should Put Rats on Birth Control to Solve the Infestation Problem

Is Birth Control For Rats the Solution To Overpopulation of These Disease Carrying Pests?
Is Birth Control For Rats the Solution To Overpopulation of These Disease Carrying Pests?

Could putting rats on ‘the pill’ offer NYC and NJ pest control professionals a safe, humane, and environmentally-friendly new way to put a stop to the area’s rodent infestation problems? The Big Apple is currently working with a biotech company to put an end to their ongoing pest plague.

Goodbye Petrifying Poisons
Biotech firm SenesTech has developed a substance called ContraPest, designed to hit the rodents where it hurts – putting an end to their inane ability to prolifically procreate. Human and pet-safe, the new technique is designed to tackle the root of the problem.

The is fact that despite our large size and cranial capacity, humans are no match for a population of the estimated 2 million rats that call the New York area home. Just 4 breeding pairs and their offspring could create up to 15 million rats in a single year.

Hello Clinical Trials
With the new non-lethal, tasty bait, however, menopause is triggered early in females, in just weeks degrading ovarian function until no longer able to reproduce. In males, sperm production is likewise impaired. The chemical, 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide, becomes inactive after digestion and does not persist in droppings. NYC and NJ pest control trials began this year, following successful trials on farms and transit systems in Chicago and New York.

Stay-tuned for further information on this product from the experts in pest control, Stern Environmental as it becomes increasingly available.

Animal Control, Disease Carrying Pests, Nuisance Wildlife Control, Rodent Control, Squirrel Control, Squirrels

What Diseases do Squirrels Carry?

Make Sure Squirrels Don't Bite You!
Make Sure Squirrels Don’t Bite You!

Squirrels are cute, furry and cuddly, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be a nuisance. They often find their way inside homes as the weather gets colder in the late fall and winter seasons. Not only can they cause problems in your home, but they can also carry diseases. As your Long Island squirrel specialists, we want you to be aware of the dangers of these pests.

Squirrels and the Diseases They Carry

If you have squirrels living your attic, or other parts of your home, your entire family could be at risk. You could contract:

• Salmonellosis

• Lyme Disease

• Rabies

• Leptospirosis

• Tularemia

Most people don’t realize how dangerous squirrels can be. You also may not know if a squirrel is carrying a disease until you get bit by one.

Leave Squirrel Removal to the Professionals

It’s tempting to buy a squirrel trap and handle the situation yourself. However, this can also be dangerous. Squirrels can be quite vicious if they feel threatened. If one of them has a disease it can become even more aggressive and dangerous.

It’s best to let Long Island squirrel specialists handle any squirrel problems in your home. At Stern, that’s just one of the services we provide to our customers. Having a squirrel in your house can be annoying at best, and quite often, it can also be hazardous. Contact us to get information on how we can help you.

Bed Bug Information, Bed Bug News, Pest Control

The “Stay and be Bed Bug Bait” Lawsuit

Are Bed Bugs Getting Stronger or Are More People Coping With This Annoying Pest?
Are Bed Bugs Getting Stronger or Are More People Coping With This Annoying Pest?

Everyone knows that New York City is prime territory for bed bugs. When it comes to bed bugs in apartment buildings, one would assume that NYC bed bug specialists would be called right away to deal with the problem. In the case of one woman living in the Bronx, exterminators were called, but she was told to stay in the apartment as bed bug bait.

Breeding Grounds for a Lawsuit

If you’ve ever dealt with bed bugs, you know that your first order of business is to get out and let the professionals handle it. You don’t want to stay in a place where you’re being bitten, and suffer psychological damage as a result.

Why would a housing manager tell the woman to stay in the apartment with her infant son after it was treated with chemicals? He had already suffered many bites, some of which allegedly left scars. The woman’s spouse did stay in the apartment, and it was discovered that the chemicals didn’t work.

Proper Bed Bug Treatment

Many would say that this woman does have a solid basis for her lawsuit. However, what she really needs is the help of NYC bed bug specialists who can take care of the problem the right way.

At Stern, we know that chemicals aren’t always effective because bed bugs have adapted to them. We use the best methods for proper bed bug elimination. Contact us!