Posted on May 17, 2012 with No Comments
With the increase of ticks this year in New York, here’s insight from Matt Frye, a entomologist at JP McHale Pest Management, Inc.
Tick and mosquito problems today are the result of very complex ecological interactions. Ticks are parasites of “edge species”, such as deer and mice that live in the ecotone between field and forest. Habitat fragmentation, or the conversion of forest to residential or commercial space has created an abundance of “edge”. This is why we see extremely high deer populations. Because we live near these created edges at property borders, our risk of being exposed to ticks is very high. Another reason for high tick populations is the large rodent population of 2011. A recent report from the Cary Institute in Millbrook, NY shows how complex the interactions can be between plants, rodents, ticks and humans.
One of the best ways to avoid Lyme disease is a daily tick check. New evidence suggests that ticks have to be attached for 24 hours or more before they transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Ticks should be removed with tweezers by pulling them out exactly the direction that they inserted into your skin. Ticks can be placed inside clear tape to immobilize them.
Homeowners can also help with mosquito reduction by eliminating standing water. Old tires, bird feeders, empty pots and other areas that accumulate water and promote the growth of algae are conducive to mosquitoes. In addition, local municipalities often survey for mosquitoes and implement control plans.
Posted on May 16, 2012 with No Comments
If you are suffering from springtime allergy symptoms, allergies can also be caused by dust mites, cockroaches, domestic animals, mouse and rat dropping, and molds. There can even be a significant amount of pollen in your house at this time of year.
Dust mites like to live where there is food, moisture and warmth. This often means our bed. As like with bed bugs, your bed is the ideal spot for dust mites to be.
Keeping Dust Mites and Allergens Out of the Bedroom: There are a number of things that can be done to decrease exposure to dust mites, along with bed bugs and allergens in your bedroom. You should start by doing a thorough vacuuming of your room and furnishings and then install a mattress and box spring encasement set. These covers, made of tightly woven fabric, prevent dust mites from harboring or escaping from your mattress and box spring.
Posted on May 15, 2012 with No Comments
Mosquito’s are not something you want included on the menu for outdoor graduation parties or weekend barbeques!
Mosquito’s are a very common pest and they can be quite a nuisance. They can also cause skin irritations, allergic reactions, and can transmit many dangerous diseases. When you have them in your yard, you call a pest control company to come out a get rid of the problem. Mosquitoes can establish a population anywhere in your yard. When a PMP sets out to control mosquitoes, an inspection should be done to try to locate the source of where they are breeding. As with bed bugs, mosquito control succeeds mostly through the treatment and removal of harborage locations.
For more information on how mosquitos can be controlled, read Pest Control Magazine’s recent article or read JP McHale Pest Management’s Mosquito and Tick Control Programs.
Posted on May 14, 2012 with No Comments
A relatively new and potentially more deadly tickborne disease, ehrlichiosis, continues to spread in Westchester County. Education, prevention of tick bites and recognition and treatment of early signs and symptoms remain the best weapon against diseases from ticks. Another disease from ticks, babesiosis, is now also found in Westchester County.
Ehrlichia bacteria can be carried by the american dog tick; deer tick — which can also cause lyme disease, and the Lone Star tick and one is more susceptible if they live near an area with a lot of ticks, own a pet that may bring a tick home, walk or play outdoors in high grasses.
Prevention
Ehrlichiosis is spread by tick bites. Some common measures to prevent tick bites include avoiding brush and long grasses when hiking; checking yourself for ticks and removing any that you find after being outside; not standing under trees or bushes; using insect repellent; wearing clothing to cover skin.
Tick Identification
Ticks generally need to be attached to the body for about 24 hours before they can pass along infections such as Lyme disease. Daily tick checks and proper removal is one of ways to prevent infections.
If you think your outdoor environment is susceptible to ticks, contact JP McHale Pest Management Inc., a pest control company with headquarters in Westchester County to protect your family and pets from diseases carrying ticks. Ticks are very small insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats, mice, deer, and, of course, people. A tick will latch onto the skin, dig in its feeding apparatus, and then bite. When the tick is full, it swells in size. Then it drops off the host, only to repeat the cycle again later.
Each of our pest control treatments targets a specific disease that puts your family at risk. Common diseases around your home will include Mosquitoes (West Nile Virus), Ticks (Babesiosis, Lyme Disease), and Rodents (hantavirus). Because any of these diseases may take weeks to develop symptoms, the best treatment for your family is prevention. Contact your Westchester County Pest Control Company today!
Posted on May 11, 2012 with No Comments
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JP McHales Pest Management’s headquarters are located in Buchanan, New York, a town in Westchester County.
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Posted on May 9, 2012 with No Comments
New federal labels are coming on line that will restrict how pest management professionals use pyrethorids.
The revised pyrethroid labels contain mandatory and advisory language in two areas: environmental hazard statements and directions for use including “To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters.”
Applicators are advised to apply the product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours. Liquid concentrate users should rinse application equipment over the treated area, and broadcast granular users should sweep granules off sidewalks, driveways and streets back onto the lawn or garden to help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems. “In our judgment, these changes to the label are advisory, not mandatory, and are not enforceable,” said Rosenberg.
JP McHale Pest Management has reviewed the new restrictions with our staff and all technicians are thoroughly educated and trained to follow such protocols. For more information on the changes being made to pyrethroid labeling, you can visit the the Fact Sheet in the Pesticide Section on the EPA’s website; or read The National Pest Management Association’s public policy on changing pyrethroids.
Posted on May 8, 2012 with No Comments
Residents at The Surf Manor Adult Home in Coney Island are suing over living conditions and a three-year bed bug infestation. The class action lawsuit was filed by almost 200 residents who claim their rooms are infested with bedbugs.
The residents are also placing blame for the spread of scabies, leaking ceilings, broken elevators, sporadic heat and hot water and mold growth.
We will surely stay on top of this
New York Bed Bug News story and post updates as they become available.
Posted on May 7, 2012 with 1 Comment
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Copesan Services and Western Exterminator Company, Anaheim, Calif., have announced the termination of their business relationship.
Michael Katz, president of Western Exterminator Company, said, “Leaving the Copesan network was a difficult business decision, having been a Copesan partner since 1991. However, after very careful consideration, we have determined that we want to refocus our service efforts on the Western Exterminator side of our business. This was solely a management decision for Western as we fully support the Copesan business model. We are committed to working with Copesan’s national clients and will do everything in our power to ensure a seamless transition.”
Deni Naumann, president of Copesan, said, “Our commitment to providing exceptional service and account management to our clients is and always will be our top priority. We are grateful that the Western team shares this same commitment and is dedicated to a smooth transition of service. We recognize that change in our service provider network may cause some uneasiness, however, Copesan has addressed similar challenges in the past and the end result is a stronger servicing network.”
Naumann added that one of the strengths of Copesan’s unique business model is its redundant service capabilities identified in its local markets. “All of our servicing Partners are committed to Copesan’s high-touch account management approach and quality service performance standards. We’re confident that our clients will continue to receive the best of care in their capable hands,” Naumann said.
Copesan will be communicating transition details to its clients as they are finalized. The transition is targeted for completion by Sept. 30, 2012.
Source: Pest Control Technology
Posted on May 3, 2012 with No Comments
Being a partner with Copesan has allowed JP McHale Pest Management to form an alliance with premier pest management companies that are united as a single entity for the sole purpose of providing quality pest solutions to businesses with locations throughout North America.
JP McHale Pest Management is devoted to serving the pest management needs of the residential, commercial, and national account market throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
As a Copesan client, you can expect:
- Technical expertise applied at the local level
- A service program supported by a vast network of knowledge
- IPM service specialists trained in the most advanced pest management techniques
Posted on May 3, 2012 with No Comments
There are over 2,400 workers and visitors in the Nassau County Civil Services building five days a week, and reportedly they are being subjected to bed bugs and mice. Some believe that the building should be closed until the pest issues are contained.
CBS in New York reports that exterminators have been called into the Nassau County Social Services building and bed bed bug and mice problem is being called unacceptable.
“Many have been bitten, we have had members leave there with their arms inflamed because they have been bitten by bedbugs,” Laricchiuta told WCBS 880′s Sophia Hall. “And there are mouse droppings all over the place. It’s starting to look like the Bronx Zoo.”
WCBS 880′s Sophia Hall reported that a county spokesperson said that exterminators have been brought in, and that if bedbug problems have happened in the finest hotels, then the Social Services building is not immune. The spokesperson also said that the county has provided all staff members with bedbug training.
But Laricchiuta is far from at ease. “Imagine going to work and not knowing if there are bedbugs jumping across your desk, or in your coffee or on your clothes,” Laricchiuta said. “The bottom line is that I have 1,000 members that work in there, and they shouldn’t have to sit there all day and work, not knowing if a bedbug is jumping in their pocketbook or down their neck.”
Something to think about – would you go to work if you new your office had bed bugs and mice?
(For the record, a note from our office on the above quote that we have posted from reporter by Sophia Hall — bed bugs don’t jump).
With the increase of ticks this year in New York, here’s insight from Matt Frye, a entomologist at JP McHale Pest Management, Inc.
