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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 April 20, 2012 with No Comments
A 33-year-old White Plains woman was attacked by a raccoon while getting into her car in the Valhalla train station parking lot Tuesday evening, as reported by The Daily Ossinning.
One of our facebook friends reports that every morning around 4am raccoons are fighting and screaming in her neighborhood. So what do you do if you encounter a raccoon? The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website says that “Raccoon rabies reached New York in 1990 and has become widespread. Rabies is a viral disease with symptoms similar to distemper. Rabid raccoons may behave aggressively, salivate heavily, or have paralyzed hind legs. Rabies can be transmitted to humans and other animals by the bite of an infected animal. If you suspect a raccoon is rabid, avoid or destroy the animal and contact local health officials.”
Raccoons are highly intelligent and persistent. They are good problem solvers and will learn from repeated attempts to breach your security.
Also according to the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, there are some ways to prevent raccoons from becoming a nuisance:
- Do not leave pet food outside. Feed pets only as much as they will eat at once, and remove all leftovers. If necessary, place pet feeders in an enclosed area such as a porch, garage, or barn.
- Keep garbage bags in an entry-way or garage, and in a metal can. Run a rubber strap, rope or soft wire through the lid and attach to the can handles. To make it hard for raccoons to remove lids, hang the can one foot above the ground, or use a rack and secure the cans upright.
- Surround gardens with an electric fence made up of two wires attached to an insulated post, one wire four inches and the other eight inches above the ground. Install the fence before vegetables ripen.
- Block the openings raccoons are using to get into your attic, porch or other location. Place a temporary cover when the raccoons leave on their nightly search for food, and make a permanent seal later. To check if the raccoons have really left, sprinkle twigs, grass or flour in the opening and watch for tracks. Caution: do not permanently seal entrances without first verifying that all animals are out of the den. Especially in the spring, look and listen for animal noises.
- Nuisance wildlife control persons licensed by New York State can be hired to deal with problem raccoons. Injured and “orphaned” raccoons should be left alone. Animals actually in need of assistance may be cared for by licensed wildlife rehabilitators. The DEC regional office can refer you to these individuals.
Posted on April 16, 2012 with No Comments
No organization can survive without the efforts of its volunteers. NPMA committees, divisions, and affiliate organizations are important to pest control industry. The National Pest Management Association says that each year over 200 individual members of the association actively participate in setting policies and providing leadership to the pest control industry.
The NPMA has the following committees available for the July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 fiscal year.
NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
- Business Development works to advance the growth and success of NPMA member businesses by serving as a resource for best practices, providing business-related tools and reference information, and publishing peer and industry benchmarks for measuring performance. In addition, the committee also hosts educational webinars to teach members how to expand their business through new technologies.
- Government Affairs helps to formulate public policy positions and develops strategy to implement such positions. Also works with NPMA staff to track federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory proposals that impact the pest control industry.
- Technical Advisory is a resource and helps to provide guidance regarding entomological and technical related issues.
DIVISIONS
- Bed Bug provides guidance regarding bed bug policy, management practices, and educational outreach activities across both residential and commercial settings.
- Canine Insect Detection provides guidance and helps to set priorities regarding the use of canines to detect insect pests.
- Commercial addresses projects and policies related to any commercial building service including businesses, manufacturing, food protection, retail, schools, institutions, and multi-family housing.
- Fumigation addresses policies and procedures related to fumigation. This heavily regulated area has had many changes over the past few years and this division works to promote the importance of fumigation and provides information to fumigators.
- Lawn Care discusses lawn care related issues and provides solutions to companies’ technical, business, and training needs.
- Wildlife addresses the specialty of wildlife management, which includes any animal not covered by the traditional pest control license.
- Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) develops strategies and sets priorities for any NPMA issues related to wood destroying organisms.
AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
- Leadership Development Group (LDG) is an affiliate group of NPMA that administers and guides the planning of activities and objectives such as educational opportunities and the NPMA Mentoring Program.
- Pest Management Foundation Board of Directors raises money for pest management research and reviews and identifies which projects to fund.
- Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Council is an affiliate group of NPMA that is focused on attracting, developing and supporting women in the pest management industry through educational programs, resources and peer networking.
- QualityPro Board of Directors governsQualityPro, an industry program designed to raise the bar of professionalism for pest management companies across the country. This program continually adapts to changing regulations while ensuring that program participants adhere to highest standards in the industry. (Only representatives of approved QualityPro companies can serve on the QualityPro board of directors.)
For more information or to fill out an interest form, visit npma@pestworld.org.
Posted on April 13, 2012 with No Comments
Last year, fire ants posed a threat to students across the southern U.S., but it was school administrators who felt the heat most. From upset parents to canceled football games, fire ants proved to be more than just a nuisance. FMC Professional Solutions is currently providing several online tools that facility managers can use to determine the best course of action for their sites.
A fire ant mound is seen in the foreground of this photo.
While these tools are geared to school facilities departments, facility managers in all types of organizations can use these tools to take a proactive approach to fire ant control by assessing risk and carrying out a plan to prevent or rid their properties of fire ants.
For school and government entities, the company is also offering free samples (while supplies last) of Talstar XTRA, a fast acting granular insecticide.
The online tools available from FMC Professional Solutions assist facilities professionals in:
Assessing risk. What areas of your school pose the most threat of fire ant stings? Use the Fireants101 Risk Assessment Tool, developed by leading fire ant experts, to prioritize treatment areas, and help determine which products to apply. In high risk areas where young children play, a fast acting insecticide is preferred over slower products that take days or weeks to work.
Determining thresholds. Learn how to create a Fire Ant Threshold Guide specific to your school. Action thresholds determine when pests reach levels that justify treatment, so pesticides are applied as part of a program approach, not on a reactive case by case basis.
Creating a plan. Learn about application methods (broadcast, mound, and perimeter), label and reentry restrictions, state and local regulations, and new products to create your school’s Fire Ant Action Plan.
Sharing information. Share Fire Ant Identification Tips with teachers, administrators, and maintenance crew. They will learn how to distinguish fire ant mounds from native ant mounds; when fire ants are most likely to build mounds; and what to do if a student is stung. Awareness is the first step to keeping people safe.
Source Credit: The Premier Facility Management Blog
Posted on April 11, 2012 with No Comments
Bed bugs are different! Bed bugs are unlike ants, cockroaches, stink bugs or carpet beetles and require a different approach to traditional pest control methods. Get a Bed Bug Quote from a company with experience!
When bed bugs are found in a bedroom, home or structure you want each and every one of them 100% removed. You deserve to have your bed bug pest control service done correctly so that you, your family and guests can sleep peacefully at night.
Bedbugs are not everywhere but they can be anywhere. Bed bugs are hitchhikers and can unknowingly be brought to your residence, office or place of business from numerous places including recent travels, visitors to your residence, hotel stays, purchasing used furniture from the classifieds or Craigslist, visiting to infested house, consignment shops, schools, day cares, hospital stays, etc. They can hide in picture frames, cracks and crevices, mattresses and box springs, head boards and foot boards, bed frames, wooden slats and screw holes, carpet edges, closets, furnishings, in boxes and items stored under and in your room and numerous other places.
A New York Pest Control Company should have the knowledge and proper tools to conduct a extensive and thorough examination to determine the extent of your infestation. Eliminating 100% of the bed bug population is a must.
Find An Experienced New York Bed Bug Exterminator.
When requesting bed bug quotes and prices from a New York or Manhattan Pest Control Company, always ask how much experience the company or pest control technician has in inspecting and dealing with bed bugs. Bed bugs are not considered a monthly pest control service and you may find that some local exterminators may have never even inspected or treated for bed bugs at all. You want to be sure that the company you choose can successfully handle your bed bug needs with guaranteed results.
Choosing the right exterminator for bed bug elimination doesn’t have to be difficult but does require a little research. For your free bed bug phone consultation thoughout New York and New Jersey contact JP McHale Pest Management at:
800-479-2284
Posted on April 10, 2012 with No Comments
JP McHale Pest Management Inc. provides pest control services the tri-state area including White Plains! Our techician’s love visiting the city of White Plains where we offer all of our services, including Full Service Pest Control, Tree & Turf Programs as well as EnviroCare Air Quality Restoration Programs.
Pest Control Company - White Plains, New York
Did you know that White Plains is the commercial hub of Westchester County, an affluent suburban county that is home to almost one million people, just north of New York City. It is located in south-central Westchester County, about 4 miles east of the Hudson River. White Plains is bordered to the north by the town of North Castle, to the north and east by the town/village of Harrison, to the south by the town/village of Scarsdale and to the west by the town of Greenburgh.
JP McHale Pest Management is located in Buchanan, New York. Here at JP McHale 100% customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We want to make sure your business, employees and family stays healthy and pest free in and around your home or office.
If you have any pest or environmental concerns, we can help protect you! We value all feedback and we want to make sure your experience with us is pleasant.
Posted on April 3, 2012 with No Comments
Mamaroneck and Chappaqua Pest Control
JP McHale Pest Management is located in Buchanan, New York, a town in Westchester County. Termite treatment is tricky in New York because of the NYDEC regulations. Many products and treatment methods used in other states are prohibited for use in New York. Drilling and treating cinder blocks is illegal, limiting our ability to use liquid termiticides effectively. We have found that new baiting technology is our best option for extermination and treatment for termites at your home. Our Termite section will describe what we use to mitigate termites, and the services that we offer. All of our MSDS labels are provided to all customers. You can also view them online here.
Here at JP McHale the customer’s satisfaction is our #1 priority. We want to make sure your family stays healthy and pest free in and around your home. If you have any way we can further protect your family, please tell us. We value all feedback and we want to make sure your experience with us is pleasant.
Posted on April 2, 2012 with No Comments
For more than 30 years, April has been celebrated as National Pest Management Month, recognizing the professional pest management industry for its role in protecting public health and property from significant pest threats.
“With summer travel around the corner, NPMA is reminding travelers to be vigilant wherever they go and to be mindful about bed bugs’ hitchhiking nature. A few simple prevention tips can go a long way in saving travelers from an infestation when they return home”
“Many people may not realize the important job pest professionals perform every day. Whether it’s salvaging a termite ravaged home, giving someone back the ability to sleep after eliminating a bed bug infestation or ensuring food warehouses and restaurants are free of disease-carrying pests, we are grateful for all that these men and women do every day,” said Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).
The NPMA is also encouraging people to brush up on common household pests including termites, ants, spiders and bed bugs this month.
Termites: Termites feed on the cellulose found in wood and paper products and cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year. With termite season upon us, homeowners should be on the lookout for swarmers (winged termites), which serve as a warning that a colony may have already settled inside.
Ants: Ants are the number one nuisance pest in the U.S. and are among the most difficult to control. According to a new NPMA survey of pest professionals, spring and summer are the busiest seasons for ant-related service calls. Ant infestations are most common in office buildings, restaurants, apartments and condos and single-family homes.
Spiders: While spiders tend to elicit fear in many people, only a few pose serious health threats to humans. For example, both the brown recluse and black widow spiders can cause painful bites that are especially dangerous for children and the elderly, sometimes causing gaping wounds and fatal reactions.
Bed Bugs: Bed bugs continue to plague Americans as they infest hotels, schools college dorms, residences and other places where people gather. A 2011 survey, conducted by the NPMA and the University of Kentucky found that 99 percent of pest professionals had encountered bed bugs in the past year; a number that has steadily risen over a 10-year period.
In an effort to encourage public education about this resilient pest, NPMA is launching “Bed Bug Awareness Week,” April 22 – 28, as a part of National Pest Management Month to spread awareness, promote public vigilance and provide essential prevention advice.
“With summer travel around the corner, NPMA is reminding travelers to be vigilant wherever they go and to be mindful about bed bugs’ hitchhiking nature. A few simple prevention tips can go a long way in saving travelers from an infestation when they return home,” noted Henriksen.
For more information on National Pest Management Month, Bed Bug Awareness Week or for information on common household pests, please visit Pestworld.org.
The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property.
About JP McHale Pest Management Inc.: JP McHale Pest Management Inc. provides timely information on protecting your home, family or business from invasive pests or pest related health threats. Once you have learned how to prevent or protect your health and property we provide an avenue upon which you can arrange for us to deliver an environmentally responsible pest control solution. To contact our office please call 800-479-2284.
Posted on March 28, 2012 with No Comments
The following article comes from PCT Magazine’s March 13 posting. With all the news and questions surrounding the EPA’s 2008 Rodenticide Risk Mitigation Decision we wanted to share this information with our peers.
Rodents & Mice
EPA released a revision to its 2008 Risk Mitigation Decision for Ten Rodenticides, relating to the “50 foot restriction” on professional use products.
NPMA and the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) today received notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of notable changes to rodenticide labels, revisions NPMA and ASPCRO worked on with Agency officials in the last several months and that provide additional, much needed flexibility for PMPs to manage rodent infestations. Specifically, the new label language:
• Extends the distance from which rodenticides can be placed from buildings from 50 feet to 100 feet and replace the word “building” with the term “man-made structures” (The phrase “man-made structures” is broadly defined, however, it expressly excludes “fence and perimeter baiting, beyond 100 from a structure…”).
• Permits the use of first-generation anticoagulant and non-anticoagulant professional products to treat burrows that are further than 100 feet from buildings and man-made structures.
These changes will begin appearing on rodenticide labels in the coming months. As always, PMPs should read all product labels very carefully, especially rodenticide labels, since there will be three very different labels in the marketplace.
To read EPA’s notice please visit PCT Magazine’s original post.
Posted on March 22, 2012 with No Comments
Stink Bug
The news has been riddled with stories of bed bug infestations around the New York in the past few years, yet this time of the year the pest that has most people worried about stink bugs. While they do not cause notable physical harm, they can destroy crops, smell when crushed and they will find a way to get into your home. Stink bugs (aka Western Conifer Seed Bug), like other pests, are going to find refuge from the cold harsh climate of the winter season…and your home is a perfect place. The significant difference is that stink bugs usually try and start finding a warmer spot about a month earlier than other bugs. This means that as the temperature drops during late September and October the amount of stink bug complaints will be on the rise. If you spot a stink bug make sure u do not commit the cardinal sin of crushing them. They release a foul odor, hence the name “stink bug,” therefore, one should gentle pick the insect up with a piece of paper of some tissue like substance (paper towel, toilet tissue, etc…), or vacuum them up. Stink bugs have a very similar lifestyle to Lady Bugs as well, the most common room that you will find these bugs are in the bathrooms.
We offer an Overwintering Insect program that is designed to prevent these pests from gaining access to your home. Please contact us today for more information before it’s too late.
