Check out pictures from the Golf Outing that the McHale Family was honored at!

Posted on August 10, 2010 with No Comments

Yesterday out golf outing was a great success!  Thank you to everyone who helped out and all of our sponsors.  Check out photos on out Facebook!

Asian Longhorn Beetle ALERT

Posted on August 5, 2010 with No Comments

The Asian Longhorn Beetle is a type beetle that destroys tens of thousands of trees.  Be on the lookout for them!  The beetles are black with white spots, long antennas, and six legs.  The beetles with drill into a tree and eat the wood, eventually killing the tree.  You can tell if a tree is infested if you see small holes or saw dust at the base of a tree. The beetles were originated in China was brought over to the US by ships that were carrying lumber.  The beetles were first seen in Brooklyn, in 1996 and have become a problem ever since.  They are a real threat, especially to the trees in and around New York City.  The beetles are known to destroy maple, horsechestnut, elm, willow, birch, poplar, and ash trees.  The only way to really control the beetles is to cut down the trees that they infected, with the hope of killing the beetles too.  With early detection the beetles can be relocated and the tree can be saved.  If you see activity of the Asian Longhorn Beetle, contact the NYC agricultural department at 212-NEW-YORK.  This case is very similar to the Emerald Ash Borer found in New York, destroying trees too.

Picture Source

Africanized honeybees are a real threat in California

Posted on August 4, 2010 with No Comments

Business Wire has reported that throughout the summer, residents of California have been battling with Africanized honeybees.  Africanized honeybees are the most aggressive type of bee/wasp in the world. Here are some of the occassions that theatened Californias residents:

• At a fireworks display in Huntington Beach last month the bees swarmed the audience, causing 100 people to get stung.
• In mid-June, a 54-year-old man died in San Fransisco after being stung by bees multiple times.
• Around the same time as the man dying, two horses were killed after being swarmed by the honeybees.

There are definitely “good bees” and “bad bees”.  Without bees, 90% of crops would not be able to develop properly. Bees are key for spreading pollen from plant to plant and without the pollen, the crops would die off.  If bees are found in and around your house, you should be worried.  Many people get hurt when they try and treat nests by themselves. JP McHale is a certified wasps and bee exterminator in New York. If you have a wasp or bee issue, contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection!

Did you know, Paper receipts are harmful?!

Posted on July 29, 2010 with No Comments

The Gossip Jackal posted a very interesting article about how some stores have a chemical in their receipts that could be harmful to people.  Check it out!

Going overseas? Need a Pest Control Company?

Posted on July 29, 2010 with No Comments

If you are planning a vacation or are moving overseas, Fenland Environmental Services can help!  Serving the Cambridge and surrounding areas, Fenland Services can help out with any agricultural, residential, or domestic pest or wildlife issue. Feel free to contact them with any questions!

Dengue Fever Hits Florida

Posted on July 26, 2010 with No Comments

In addition to the West Nile Virus, residents of Florida have to worry about the Dengue Fever.  Mosquitoes can transmit a harmful disease, Dengue Fever, where people develop a fever, body aches, headaches, and rashes.  In recent years this disease has been seen more in Florida, with 27 cases last year and 18 this year so far.  In earlier years the state would spray a pesticide, DDT, which would wipe out the disease entirely.  Today, the chemical is ban so there are more cases.  People vacationing to Key West have to be alert for this disease.  To prevent the Dengue, follow some tips to keep mosquito free.  If you have a made mosquito problem in your lawn, JP McHale can help.  Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.

Article

NYC resturants are being graded on a new scale

Posted on July 19, 2010 with No Comments

Today the NYPost published an article that talks about the cities approach to grade restaurants throughout New York City.  City officials are going to rate restaurants with either an A, B, or C grade, A being the best.  Some restaurants have recently been checked and most of them were given C’s.  However, the city is giving the restaurants 2 more inspections to raise the grade before they announce the bad grade.   It won’t be for a few weeks until consumers will know what restaurants have healthiest and cleanest dining space. The grades are based on how many points, or violations, the inspector detects in the restaurants.  A restaurant can get points by having an unclean bathroom,  roaches or other pests in the building,  leaky pipes, and many other violations.  The article lists some of the restaurants that were given C’s initially, but all of them claim the problems are being fixed. JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company.  We are licensed in pest extermination for your home and business and would love to help you with your problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.

Top 10 Worst Cities for Bed Bugs

Posted on July 15, 2010 with 2 Comments

Think you have bed bugs? Have a K9 Inspection dog come check! >>

The MaMa Spa recently published an article describing the top ten worst bed bug cities in the US and Canada.  The number one reason how people get bed bugs is by traveling, so it is no surprise these cities are amongst the top traveled destinations.  Paired with the fact there are hundreds of apartments within a foot of each other, these major cities are bed bug central. If you are planning to travel, here are some tips to stay bed bug free while traveling.  The list is the following:

1. Columbus, Ohio
2. New York City
3. Toronto, Canada
4. Bloomington, IN
5. Manchester, NH
6. San Francisco, CA
7. Durham, NC
8. Vancouver, Canada
9. Chicago, IL
10. Denver, CO

JP McHale is a Westchester pest control company that can conduct an inspection for your home or building to check for bed bugs. Simply contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, facebook, or twitter.

Article: The Lost Girls (www.lostgirlworld.com)

Mosquito in CT tests positive for West Nile Virus

Posted on June 24, 2010 with No Comments

Yesterday, a Connecticut news station posted an article on the first sighting of the West Nile Virus in Connecticut.  On June 14, a research lab found the first mosquito to be carrying the West Nile Virus.  Usually the West Nile Virus is seen in mosquitoes in July, but this year was earlier.  Last year there were not as many cases of the West Nile Virus in Connecticut because of the cooler temperatures.  Symptoms of the West Nile Virus include headache, fever,  body pains, and nausea.  Learn how to avoid the West Nile Virus.

JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company.  We would love to help you with your pest problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.

Pest Crossword Puzzle!

Posted on June 18, 2010 with 1 Comment

Solve the crossword puzzle and email it to me or post a comment with the solutions and we will mail you a gift complements of JP McHale!

Words to look for:

• TERMITE
• BEDBUG
• JPMCHALE
• ANT
• PEST
• NEWYORK

Solve the puzzle by either saving the picture and editing it in a document, or telling me where each word starts and ends.  Good Luck!

JPMcHale is one of the leading pest control companies in Westchester, New York.  Contract us with any questions! 800-479-2284