Archive for the Bed Bugs Category
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 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).
Posted on May 3, 2012 with No Comments
HUD has issued new guidelines for dealing with bed-bug infestations. For tenants of housing owned by public housing agencies, bedbug control services will be available for free. Tenants who live in homes that are part of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program must check their own contract to determine whether the landlord or the tenant is responsible for paying for bed bug treatments.
HUD plans to keep bed bugs away by:
- Raising awareness through education on prevention of bed bugs;
- Inspecting infested areas, plus surrounding living spaces;
- Checking for infestations on luggage and clothes when returning from a trip;
- Reducing the number of secondhand items brought into units and looking for bed bugs or signs of infestation on secondhand items before bringing the items home;
- Correctly identifying the pest;
- Keeping records – including dates when and locations where pests are found;
- Cleaning all items within a bed-bug infested living area;
- Reducing clutter where bed bugs can hide;
- Eliminating bed bug habitats;
- Physically removing bed bugs through cleaning;
- Using pesticides carefully according to label directions; and
- Following up on inspections and possible treatments.
HUD issued its guidelines in two separate publications from two different sections, Office of Public and Indian Housing (http://bit.ly/IT4qB7) and Assistant Secretary for Housing (http://bit.ly/Ivk6e3). The process for removing bed bugs from HUD-owned multifamily units is expansive. According to the Office of Public and Indian Housing, “within 24 hours of the tenant report, the PHA should make contact with the tenant, provide the tenant with information about control and prevention of bed bugs and discuss measures the tenant may be able to take in the unit before the inspection is performed.” If a unit is found to be infested, then the units to the left, right, below and above must also be tested “within three business days of the complaint if possible.”
“If bed bug infestation is found in the unit, the tenant may expect treatment to begin within five days of inspection, though depending on the form of treatment, this may not be possible.” And the key statement from the Public and Indian Housing publication, which was released in February: “A PHA may not charge a tenant to cover the cost of bed bug treatment; such costs should be covered by the PHA.”
Section 8 Voucher Holders Must Comply With Their Leases
The Assistant Secretary’s publication, released last month, is less restrictive. “Residents should fully cooperate with the O/A’s efforts to identify and address infestations…Cooperation includes allowing the O/A to enter the unit to perform inspections and treatments, allowing pest treatments to occur, following the pest treatment protocol.”
The publication says that assisted-project owner/operators “requests for tenants to pay the costs of infestation treatment must be in accordance with the provision for tenant payment of damages or non-compliance as required in the Family Model Lease.”
Here’s a link to that model lease: http://1.usa.gov/JTLeEO. There’s very little that refers to pest control in the model lease. However, there is a provision for an addendum to the lease that covers “House Rules.” Responsibility for pest control can often be located in that attachment, according to HUD.
Interestingly, bed bugs are not part of the standard HUD inspection. It’s important for both tenant and landlord to determine at the outset of the lease that bed bugs are not present in the home. That way, if bed bugs do arrive on the scene it will be apparent that the tenant is responsible for the infestation.
Posted on May 2, 2012 with No Comments
Sleep Tight Bed Bug Care Package Now Available
Suspect you have bed bugs but aren’t sure. Are you doing do-it-yourself bed bug pest control and looking for where to purchase mattress encasements and box spring encasements? Our packages include a set of mattress encasements, 4 climb ups which are plastic devices place under each bed post, and a monitor placed under the mattress that is encased. Encasements will not prevent, but simply alert you to any early signs of a bed bugs infestation upon routine inspection.
The prices for the Sleep Tight Care Package are as followed:
King Set- Includes 1 King and 2 Twin Encasements, 4 Climb Ups, and Monitor – $225
Queen Set- Includes 2 Queen Encasements, 4 Climb Ups and Monitor – $165
Full Set- Includes 2 Queen Encasements, 4 Climb Ups and Monitor – $165
Twin Set- Includes 2 Twin Encasements, 4 Climb Ups and Monitor – $165
One Encasement (Any Size) 4 Climb Ups and Monitor – $99
*These prices do not include taxes or shipping & handling.
All mattress encasements are Hypo Allergenic and reduce Dust Mites, protects against Bed Bugs, are Waterproof, stretchable with a zipper hook and will also Protect Mattresses from stains.
Mattress Encasements can be sold separately and we also have pillow case protectors (available upon request).
Contact us today if you are interested! It can’t hurt to stay safe.
Posted on April 27, 2012 with No Comments
A Delta Flight in Chicago was quarantined and all passengers were held on board because of a rash on a passenger. Passengers reportedly were in panic mode, when hearing that the rash on the woman could be monkey-pox.
It turns out that bed bugs may have been the culprit and not monkeypox. The plane was held for 90 minutes on the tarmac white officials dressed in hazmat suits investigated.
The itchy passenger was Lise Sievers of Red Wing, Minn., a 50-year-old woman returning home from Uganda, where she was working to adopt two children. Sievers noticed the rash and told her mother, who got worried and called health officials
“It’s just a case of bed bugs,” Sievers told ABC News affiliate WLS after exiting the plane. “I think I’m going to empty a jar of bed bugs on my mom’s bed tonight!”
Other passengers aboard Flight 3163 feared the worst as officers wearing hazmat suits studied the rash, sending photos to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta.
Delta Airlines headquarters are based in Atlanta, Georgia with United States hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis St. Paul, New York LaGuardia, New York-JFK Airport and Salt Lake City Utah.
View the CBS Video Here
Posted on April 26, 2012 with No Comments
What’s really living in, on or around your body? Could you have bed bugs?
New York Pest Control Bed Bug Sniffing Dog
Battling Bed Bugs – Dogs have the noses to find them!
Bed bug dogs are a great way to find bed bugs!
They’re flat, they’re round, they’re reddish-brown and they feed on human blood. “Bed bugs are on the rise all over this country,” Dr. Travis says. “Pest control companies say business has doubled since 2000.”
The show has a segment showing how a dog can detect bed bugs.
JP McHale Pest Management in New York employs bed bug sniffing dogs to find bed bugs throughout commercial properties and homes in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Give us a call to schedule your inspection at 800-479-2284.
Posted on April 24, 2012 with No Comments
2011 was the first year since the launch of New York City’s 311 system that the number of bed bug-related complaints and city-issued violations dropped, according to new data obtained by DNAinfo.
Violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, which follows up on all 311 bed bug-related calls, also dropped for the first time last year, with 649 violations issued in Manhattan in 2011, versus 846 in 2010.
At one point, New York City, including Manhattan, was considered ground zero for bed bugs. But people are more vigilant and there is more and better information available about how to prevent and deal with infestations.
New York Bed Bug Pest Control Companies have also adapted new integrated pest management strategies to conquer bed bugs; including detecting them early with the use of bed bug sniffing dogs.
Strategic deployment of passive or active monitoring devices will intercept and detect early stages of Bedbug infestation. In some instances, we may utilize a bed bug dog team to examine a set of rooms regularly. The use of canines to detect bed bug infestations has been well documented. Effective canine teams can be over 90% accurate. Keys to success include regular training, a good handler, and an incredibly healthy canine. It is important to note that not all canine teams are able to execute on a high level. We are always seeking out a reputable partner that aligns themselves with our level of service quality.
Technology, such as bar coding, mapping software, and internet accessible reports enables us to document historical data. This has been incredibly effective in large hotel settings and apartment complexes, where certain rooms, or areas of the hotel, have been particularly problematic with bed bugs.
Posted on April 23, 2012 with No Comments
Spring time is among us and that means bugs are more active this time of year. The customer service department at the office of at JP McHale Pest Management has been receiving more and more calls with customers saying that they they have found bed bugs in their home. The first step if you think you have bed bugs is to have the bug identified to make sure that it is a bed bug. There are different integrated pest management approaches utilized dependent on the type of pest infestation that you have. 100% pest identification is a necessity. The Connecticut Coalition Against Bed Bugs has issued a brochure to aid in bug identification or you can visit our pest identification center. If you have found bugs in your residence, contact our office and our staff will be glad to schedule a pest inspection to identify what pest you are battling.
Posted on April 19, 2012 with No Comments
The weather has been unseasonably warm this spring, the onset of early warm temperatures and a lot of rain may lead to a lot of health problems, experts say. More than 7,500 daily record-high temperatures were set last month, and that included more than 540 places that set all-time highs, according to Chris Dolce, a meteorologist at Weather.com.
“We had a lot of precipitation during the winter and now we have these unseasonably warm temperatures,” said Dr. Clifford Bassett, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of NY. “That really primes the pump for what we’re seeing now.”
Also on target to be on the rise are
bed bugs in New York. For those who live in areas where bed bugs have been on the rise for years, experts warn that the invasive critters may be in full effect a lot earlier this year.
Posted on April 17, 2012 with No Comments
Bed Bugs In New York
So you have bed bugs and you live in New York. What do you do? A thorough inspection and using the guidance of a knowledgeable New York Pest Control Company that knows how to handle bed bugs is an extremely important factor.
If you notice bed bugs in the early stage, pest control efforts can be contained rather quickly. If bed bugs go unsuspected and the infestation has manifested, you also have many successful elimination options. There are many integrated pest management options available to rid you property of bed bugs – but it should be done in the most effective manner for your situation as the the spray-and-pray method no longer works for bed bugs. Everyone deserves to sleep without bed bugs, including you!
If you live in New York you most likely have heard that bed bugs are on the rise. Whether you are a a homeowner, live in an apartment, or work at or own or manage a commercial property, you should form a relationship with a local pest control company that has experience in dealing with bed bugs. Knowledge is key when dealing with bed bugs. JP McHale Pest Management can educate you on all aspects of bed bug management. If you are are commercial property owner, we can guide you in implementing plans and train your staff to create a bed bug protocol.
Reduce the Impact of Bed Bugs with JP McHale Pest Management
Our entomologists continually study the biology of bed bugs. We know what works and we know what bed bug methods fail. We continually do research on new bed bug technology on the market. Doing so has allowed us to design the best bed bug protocols and bed bug inspection programs. We focus our time on bed bugs and design solutions geared toward your specific concerns and needs.
We employ an integrated pest management approach. We employ green eco-friendly technology to eliminate bed bugs. We have a strategy of options to meet your specific needs — inspections, monitoring devices, heat, steam, cryonite, green solutions, bed bug canine inspection teams — trained dogs are the best tool to find where your bed bug problems truly are!
Why Choose JP McHale Pest Management?
Earning and maintaining your trust is our top priority. We will provide you with quality and effective service programs, innovative solutions, immediate response time.
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.
