Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Washington, DC; March 17,2009 — Bed Bugs have become such a problem, federal officials will hold a summit in Washington next month. The Environmental Protection Agency called the meeting to share information and ideas on how to stop the pests that are plaguing hotels, colleges, homes, and businesses.
Some years ago, health officials thought they’d been eradicated, but there’s been a strong resurgence of the pests.
The forum is expected to draw state and local government agencies, health and housing officials, researchers, college officials, as well as those in the pest management industry.
Just last week, New York City created a task force on the issue, in light of 10,000 complaints filed in the last year. That’s double the number from one year earlier.
This bug has become a nuisance pest both indoors and outdoors when it is attracted to the outside of homes on warm fall days in search of protected, overwintering sites. It reappears during the winter during warmer sunny periods, and again as it emerges in the spring.
Before Bugs Enter a Home or Building: Mechanical exclusion is the best method to keep stink bugs from entering. Cracks around windows, doors, siding, utility pipes, behind chimneys, and underneath the wood fascia and other openings should be sealed with good quality silicone or silicone-latex caulk. Damages screens on doors and windows should be repaired or replaced.
Exterior applicationsof insecticides may offer some relief from infestations where the task of completely sealing the exterior is impossible. Applications should consist of a synthetic pyrethroid and should ONLY BE APPLIED BY A LICENSED PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL in the fall just prior to bug congregation. Unfortunately, because insecticides are broken down by sunlight, the residual effect of the material will be greatly decreased and may not kill the insects much beyond serveral days or a week.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
We are very proud to announce that we have been designated a Quality Pro Green Company by the National Pest Management Association. Quality Pro is the mark of excellence in Pest Management.
Green has become a hot topic and the world is rapidly embracing green products, services, and ideas. In fact, research shows that 61% of consumers are seeking pest control services that are green. The National Pest Management Association and the Quality Pro Board of Directors determined that the creation of Quality Pro Green certification Program would not only recognize a pest management firm’s exceptional professional services with industry standards, but also provide the customer with faith that the company was truly practicing green pest control.
