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Cockroaches, Commercial Services

Cockroach Control is All About Sanitation

Cockroach Control Focuses on Proper Sanitation.
Cockroach Control Focuses on Proper Sanitation.

When thinking about things that are as American as apple pie, the last thing that comes to mind is cockroaches. Unfortunately, these ancient insects have been around for over 300 million years, which makes sense that they are one of the most common bugs around.

About Cockroaches

One thing about cockroaches that makes them stand out from the crowd is their adaptability. This has earned them the distinction of being extremely successful when it comes to changes in their environment.

Worldwide, there are over 3,000 cockroach species with over 50 percent making their home in the U.S. Some of the most prevalent seen in this country include the American, Oriental, German, and brown-banded species.

When it comes to size, the American species is the largest at 1-1/2 inches long. These winged insects are reddish brown with yellow edges at the thorax.

Behavior and Longevity

To find cockroaches lurking indoors or outdoors, there are several places to look. Cockroaches like areas that are dark and warm with an element of moisture. Prime places include floor drains, around bathtubs, inside clothes hampers, sewers, and basements.

American cockroaches are sturdy with the ability to survive without food from two to three months. They do require water monthly. Some of their menu items include leather, beer, and bookbindings.

NYC & NJ cockroach exterminators are experts at insect treatment. For an inspection by NYC & NJ cockroach exterminators, contact Stern Environmental Group.

Commercial Services, News

Advanced Concepts of Pest Management Puts Bugs in Their Place

Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management Puts Rodents and Bugs in Their Place

Waiting until you have a pest infestation means that you’ll have to take more drastic steps to thoroughly eliminate it. Staying one step ahead of pests through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) helps reduce the amount of NJ & NYC pest control you’ll need.

Benefits of IPM

IPM provides a way for pest control professionals to protect homes and businesses from pest infestations. Rather than waiting for a problem to occur, this type of pest management involves spraying at certain times during pest life cycles. Doing this helps cut down on the amount of spray that’s needed, which is better for the environment. IPM also reduces the risk of having to deal with serious pest infestations, since it lowers the risk of having these pests invade in the first place.

Pest Prevention

In addition to IPM, property owners can also take steps to keep pests away. These include not leaving any garbage lying around, trimming trees, bushes and other vegetation away from building exteriors, and fixing water damage.

Property owners should also seal up potential entry points, such as gaps near windows and doors and cracks in the foundation. This makes it harder for pests to enter homes and businesses.

Don’t wait until you have a pest problem to seek help. At Stern Environmental, we offer NJ & NYC pest control that focuses on integrated pest management. This helps lower the risk of having an infestation.

Bed Bug News, Commercial Services, Pest Control

Smithsonian Museum: Did You Know These Fun Insect Facts?

When it comes to NJ & NYC pest control, the more you know about insects, the better. The Smithsonian Museum recently released an insect trivia quiz that you can use to test your knowledge. You should head over there now and answer the questions. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find the answers.

How did you do?

Why do You Need to Know About Pests?

Do You Know These Fun Facts?
Do You Know These Fun Facts?

When most people think about pests, they think about things like bed bugs, raccoons and mice or rats. You may think along the same lines. However, there are really many more different types of pests that you need to be aware of. If you’re not, you won’t know what steps you should take to get rid of them.

Taking the time to expand your knowledge can help you tremendously in the future.

What to do if You Encounter an NJ & NYC Pest Control Problem

If you do encounter an NJ & NYC pest control issue, professional help is what you need.

For many types of pests, it can appear that you’ve taken care of the problem, when you really haven’t. Things may get better for a few days, and then the problem will come back, worse than it was before.

Our professionals know how to attack a pest problem at the source. Here at Stern Environmental, we use only the most modern methods. Would you like to know more? Contact us.

Commercial Services, Disease Carrying Pests, Insect Control, Pest News

Flies Landing on Food in a Restaurant Can Cause Serious Risks to Patrons’ Health

You're Not the Only One Who Liked Your Food. Flies do too.
You’re Not the Only One Who Likes Your Food. Flies do too.

Flies are a part of life, and they are generally considered nothing more than annoying little pests. This is especially true during the summer months during picnics, bar-b-cues, or even sitting around outside having snacks. Those pesky little critters love the food as much as you do, and it’s almost a constant ordeal shooing them away as they buzz around your food.

Flies Are Nasty

What you may not know, or may not want to know, is that flies have the potential to carry a host of bacteria and diseases in and on their bodies, and virtually every NYC pest control company knows this. From feeding on fecal matter, rotten food, dead animals or other yukky stuff, flies can transfer all of these disgusting tidbits to the food you’re eating when they land on it. That means flies are nasty every which way you think about them.

What Can You Do?

In many situations, not much. If you’re serving a party with a lot of food set out on tables, flies are going to zero in on the goodies. Your best tactic is to keep the food covered as much as you can, and if possible cut off any portion that a fly has landed on.

If you have any questions about flies and what to do about them, contact the best in NYC pest control, Stern Environmental. Serving the NJ and NYC area.

Mice, Nuisance Wildlife Control, Pest Control, Rodent Control

Untreated Mice Problems at Schools May be Source of Increased Asthma

Mouse Control
Don’t Let Mice Take Over Your Establishment!

According to an article published in JAMA Pediatrics, a study of allergens in schools and how these allergens may be affecting the health of students with asthma is the first of its kind to be put forth in the U.S.

With an estimated 6 million children in the U.S. suffering from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the study was conducted to determine what types of allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites, and mice, could be triggering asthma symptoms or full-blown asthma attacks.

The study indicated that children spend a good portion of their time in school, which is where the environment was shown to play a part in their asthma problems. In each of the schools in the study, mouse allergens were consistently found in the air.

While mice are considered potential allergen providers, the study, which took place in northeastern cities at 37 inner-city schools, does not prove that mice are the main culprits. Since asthma can be triggered by more than one type of allergy, it’s difficult to point to mice as the one that is affecting the quality of air in schools.

For anyone dealing with asthma, using the pest control services of a NJ rodent specialist can help prevent allergens by eliminating the source with innovative solutions. Get the help you need from a NJ rodent specialist by contacting us at Stern Environmental Group.