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Is Gentrification Behind Recent Rat Infestations? What To Know About NYC Rats

January 2, 2020 PestPro

Seeing rats in New York City is just about as common as seeing people. They’re everywhere, and it’s hard to take a walk to a corner store without coming across a dozen or more in some neighborhoods. A lot of people speculate that the gentrification of the city is to blame for their increasing numbers, and it’s an explanation that seems to make sense. Your NJ pest control experts are here to explain this a bit further.

The Role of Gentrification in NYC’s Exploding Rat Population

New York City is all about progress, and it seems like there is always a multitude of construction projects taking place. But what people don’t realize is that those projects often result in rats losing their homes. When construction workers dig up the ground, they’re also digging up the rats’ burrows. They have no other choice but to come to the surface.

The Many Ways Rats Thrive in New York City

Once the rats have lost their homes, they see what excitement awaits them in the Big Apple. For example, the milder winters of the last few years have resulted in population increases. The amount of food that is available to rats in the city offers plenty of meal options too.

Do You Have a Rat Problem? Contact NJ Pest Control

At Stern Environmental, we want you to know that we’re here to help if you have a rat problem. Contact us today.

Disease Carrying Pests, News, Rats, Rodent Control

Do Rats Live in Colonies in New Jersey? What to Know

December 26, 2019 PestPro

Seeing a rat scurrying around every now and then might not seem like a big problem. However, keep in mind that there are likely to be a lot more of these rodents around. In fact, you might need NJ rat control services to eliminate a local colony on your property.

Rat Colonies in NJ

Rats do form colonies in NJ, which means you could be dealing with a large population in the area. It doesn’t take long for rats to reproduce, and they’re able to do so many times. This can lead to a huge rat colony that creates a major health hazard on your property.

Rats are known to carry diseases and cause damage to buildings. They also contaminate food supplies kept in pantries, cupboards and other storage areas.

What to Do About a Rat Problem

What should you do if you have a rat colony on your property? Professional pest control technicians can find where the colony is located in order to get rid of it and stop these rodents from continuing to invade your property.

Keep in mind that rats can rapidly build a huge colony, so it’s better to have rat control done right away. This helps keep your property safe from the diseases these rodents can spread.

If you’re dealing with a rat problem, contact Stern Environmental as soon as possible. Our team provides dependable NJ rat control services.

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Roaches and Mice, Oh My! More Restaurants in NYC Have Been Hit With Violations This Year.

November 28, 2019 PestPro

The number of pest-related health violations in NYC restaurants has reached an alarming high. Nearly twice as many restaurants were shut down by city health officials due to unsanitary conditions in 2018 as compared to 2017. Eateries in the city were hit with 12,992 rodent and roach-related violations, a rise of 57%. The NJ pest control crew at Stern has the latest on this unappetizing story.

Who’s Coming to Dinner?

A total of 10,280 violations were linked to mice and 2,712 were linked to roaches.

Where are the Worst Violations?

Though all boroughs have seen a spike in pest-related citations, the highest incidence appears to be in Queens. Here, violations jumped 70% to 3,138 in 2018 – up from 1,841 in 2017.

Why the Rise?

Some wonder if the pest control crisis in our busy city is getting worse. Others ponder if the jump in pest-related citations is the result of more diligent inspections rather than an increase in mice and roaches in the area. To date, no cause has been identified.

Hope on the Horizon

Despite the rise in restaurant horror stories, 90% of the eateries in all five boroughs still receive A-ratings from the NYC Health Department, giving diners many safe options to grab a bite in the Big Apple.

Uninvited guests? Give rodents and roaches the boot with help from the NJ pest control experts at Stern Environmental today.

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Rats and Mice Overrun Union Township in New Jersey

October 15, 2019 PestPro

Residents of the Union Township Community in Union County, New Jersey are blowing up the phone lines of local NJ rodent control services. Rodents are taking over, and residents and the local government can’t seem to agree on who’s at fault.

Hot Spot
Most of the rodent problems are occurring in a single section of town, near Co. Road 509 and Salem Road where gas lines are being replaced. Though Union Township officials have responded to complaints, they are restricted to exterminating rodents on public land only, treating public land and sewers but leaving many area homeowners to shoulder the costs of their extermination.

Invasion
Residents have reported rodents infiltrating homes, burrowing in yards, and dying on their property. The nauseating stench of decaying, poisoned rodents has kept many families staying indoors. Some believe these rodent issues are the result of over-development, including constant road construction, neglected maintenance in a nearby public parking lot, and area residents residing near a recent gas line project improperly storing garbage.

Passing the Buck
The area health department stated it has not identified any commercial sources. Despite years of complaints, Union Township officials have not commented on the source and length of the rodent infiltration. Regrettably, covering trash, setting traps, and adopting cats just haven’t been enough to address this issue.

Tired of rodent rendezvous? Stop the shenanigans with the NJ rodent control services of Stern Environmental today.

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Tips to Keep Rodents Out of Your Restaurant

July 16, 2019 PestPro

If you own a restaurant, then you know how important it is to keep pests away. In New Jersey, a lot of restaurant owners are dealing with rodent problems. It seems to be an ongoing problem that’s difficult to solve.

But did you know that there are ways for you to keep both mice and rats away? Let’s talk about what you can do aside from calling an NJ rodent control service.

Seal Up Any Holes

You’ll want to do a careful inspection of your restaurant looking for holes or cracks that mice or rats could get through. Installing doorsweeps, weather stripping and heavier screens on the windows and doors are all good ideas.

Maintain Trash Cans and Dumpsters

If you can, try to position your dumpsters and trash cans as far away from the building as possible. That will discourage any mice or rats who might otherwise be tempted to gain entry. Also, you’ll want to clean them frequently to make them less appetizing.

Keep the Kitchen Clean

Restaurants are required to adhere to certain standards of cleanliness in New Jersey, but we invite you to take that one step further. Make sure your staff is cleaning up any spills, crumbs or messes quickly.

Your NJ Rodent Control Professionals are Here to Help

Sometimes, even with your best efforts, rodents find a way in. We can help you. Please contact us.

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