Both, The Daily Beast and The Huffington Post recently posted lists of cities in the United States where Bed Bug infestations have been a large problem. Here are the lists

The Daily Beast:

1. Cincinnati, Ohio
2. Columbus, Ohio
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. Denver, Colorado
5. Detroit, Michigan
6. Washington, D.C.
7. New York, New York
8. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9. Dayton, Ohio
10. Baltimore, Maryland

Shocking how New York is number 7 right?

Here is The Huffington Post’s:

1. New York
2. Philadelphia
3. Detroit
4. Cincinnati
5. Chicago
6. Denver
7. Columbus, Ohio
8. Dayton, Ohio
9. Washington, D.C.
10. Los Angeles

Interesting how Ohio has a few cities on each list, looks like that’s the worst state..but what about city? So to our readers…what is your list?  Do you think New York City is worse then Cincinnati, Ohio? Leave your comments below.

Last week, our very own James McHale was featured on ABC 7 news at 5pm to speak about the latest Bed Bug epidemic in New York. We just got the video sent into our offices here and have posted it on YouTube for our reader’s convenience. We have embedded the video below, and please make sure to watch some of our other videos such as how to have a bug-free BBQ.

As mentioned the other day on ABC 7 news when our very own James McHale, New York is under attack by Bed Bugs. In the past few days, the New York Post and other New York newspapers have been going crazy over these little critters.

They have been found in the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn DA’s office, and a Times Square movie theater. We are seeing a sharp increase in bed bugs infestations in commercial business.  If you are  a homeowner or business owner, JP McHale Pest Management employs a K9 Bed bug inspection dog.

Give us a call at 800-479-2284 or shoot us an email if you would like more information.

Today at 5pm ABC 7 news will be interviewing our own James McHale about the Bed Bug epidemic hitting the tri-state area. Live Chat NOW>>

Bed bugs have hit the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in large numbers. Today at 5pm ABC 7 New York will be interviewing James McHale, Owner and lead Entomologist of JP McHale Pest Management Inc. Once prevalent in the 1950’s, Bed bugs are back and here to stay. Bed Bugs are tiny bugs, ranging from 1/8^th to 1/4^th of an inch, usually red in color and are easily transported home-to-home. These bugs are creating major problems for many homes and top hotels in New York City, Westchester and surrounding areas, as they are difficult to identify and treat. Bed bugs live in all types of furniture and bedding while feeding on YOU during the nightly hours. Bed bugs feed off of blood, creating a sticky situation for homeowners and hotel/ motel management across the country.

Though Bed Bugs are not known to transmit diseases like mosquitoes and rats, they are a major nuisance, and in some cases will cause allergic reactions to humans. Since these bugs are so small, and typically not noticeable to the human eye, K9 inspection dogs are now used to identify areas in homes and hotels where there is bed bug activity.

JP McHale Pest Management understands the growing epidemic and is more than willing to solve this problem for homeowners. We employ a K9 inspection dog so identifying these nuisances are not a problem.

If you think you or your friends might have bed bugs, ACT QUICKLY. Bed bugs will spread like wild fire, easily transported by simply sleeping over a friend house and by hotels.

If you tune in to ABC 7 at 5pm today, JP McHale Pest Management is willing to offer you a 10% discount on K9 Bed Bug inspections.

Please call us at (800) 479-2284, live chat or shoot us an email.

If you would like more information on Bed bugs please take a look around our website or our blog.

On Youtube I found a video of how termites destroy a home, check it out!

Today the Sunsentinel.com published an article that announces another county in Florida has been infected with Dengue Fever.  A resident of Broward County has been diagnosed with the tropical virus.  The resident has not left the county in weeks, so he had to of been infected in the country.  Dengue Fever has not been in the US since WWII, but this is the second confirmed case in the country so far this year.  Key West was the first reported area where the virus was seen and now Broward County.  Since the outbreak since September, there have been 53 cases in Key West alone.  There have been a total of 57 in Florida, mostly from people picking it up when they travel.  Aedes aegypti is the type of mosquito that usually transmits the disease, seen here.  Mosquito season is still here so make sure you protect yourself!  Follow tips to stay mosquito free! If you have a mosquito problem, JP McHale can help! JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company that can help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.

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Earlier this week Cleveland.com publish an article that gives some useful statistics about bed bugs.  Some I didn’t even know!  Some statistics listed are:

10 – The average number of minutes a bed bug will feed on a human!

31 – Number of historic and rare books that were destroyed in a Denver library!

400 – The number of offspring a female bed bug can produce in her lifetime!

To view all of the interesting statistics, read the article.

Bed bug cases can get very bad so it is important that you call a bed bug exterminator in New York as soon a you can! JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control Company that can help! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection!

Here is a JP McHale technician installing and inspecting a Sentricon Termite System!

Today an article from Racked NY reported how the clothing store Bergdorf Goodman is taking precautions so they do not end up like Victoria’s Secret and Hollister; with bed bugs.  They decided to hire adorable, bed bug sniffing dogs as their employees!  The dogs will roam around the store to assure customers that they do not have bed bugs.  What a great idea!

At JP McHale we have our own bed bug sniffing dog, Trixie! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection by Trixie!

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Today I tagged along with a technician who installed the Sentricon Termite Systems we use to monitor and treat termites.  Check out the album on our Facebook for all of the pictures!

If you have a termite problem and would like to have JP McHale talk to you about your customized termite control plan, give us a call!  Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook for an inspection!