SI Live reported sightings of bed bugs in Staten Island’s 120th precinct, forcing prisoners to be relocated to off-Island holding cells while their cells are treated. Bed bugs are a nuisance to begin with, and relocation of prisoners between precincts and cells may only make the situation worse. The 120th precinct has had no reported cases of bed bug bites, but procedures are being followed in order to prevent an explosive infestation.
Staten Island also holds the misfortune of coming across a batch of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus. CBS reported that human cases have yet to surface, but the virus is present among mosquitoes on the island. The virus was first reported in the US in 1999. Rest assured that not all humans that come in contact with the virus will fall ill, but for some the encounter can be fatal. Make sure you enjoy Mother Nature with bug repellent in hand to arm yourself against these pests.
Be on the lookout for bed bugs and mosquitoes! Call JP McHale today if you are having issues with these pests or any others.
We all know how pesky mosquitoes can be, and how uncomfortable we become when they are present. The spring and summer season brings not only warmer temperatures, but greater moisture and precipitation. With the recent spring rain having followed such a snowy winter, we are noticing high levels of mosquito activity very early in the summer season. In addition to the discomfort we endure from these pests’ itchy bites, mosquitoes represent a human health risk with their ability to spread various diseases including West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs and spend most of their life cycle in and around moist areas. Draining buckets, birdbaths, or other potential basins for stagnant water, as well as sealing entryways into the home with proper screening will help to reduce the severity of mosquito activity in and around your home. At JP McHale Pest Management, we offer our Vector Intervention Program, which targets disease-carrying mosquitoes as well as ticks and rodents capable of infecting humans with Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Hantavirus and more. Any family that has small children or pets could greatly benefit from this program which will help in the prevention of itchy bites and harmful diseases. Make sure you take proper action to keep yourself healthy and comfortable throughout the summer months!
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.
Mosquitoes will favor certain clothes when choosing who to bite. An article from Ecouterre.com states that mosquitoes love black leggings! Many women love to wear them either for comfort or fashion, but you are more likely to get bit from a mosquito if you do so! The article suggests to wear light or bright colored heavy clothes to protect yourself. A light colored sweatshirt and pale-wash jeans would be a good choice if you are spending time outside. Here are some other tips to follow if you want to stay mosquito free:
Replace/repair broken screens
Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar outdoor items that hold water
Make holes in the bottoms of recycling containers that are kept outside
Clean clogged rain gutters and make sure they continue to work properly
Turn over wheelbarrows and wading pools when not in use to prevent water build up
Change water in bird baths often
Clear vegetation and debris from edges of ponds
Clean chlorinated swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs a few times a month
Drain water from pool covers
Use landscaping materials to eliminate low spots where standing water accumulates.
Middlesex, NJ has made a website dedicated to informing their residents on pests they should be concerned about. The website provides fact sheets on bed bugs, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus along with other information about mold and flooding information. Check it out!
Today the NY Post announced that a 61-year-old man has been hospitalized and was diagnosed with having the West Nile Virus. A woman in Long Island had contracted the virus last month, but this is the first case in New York City. Its is very important to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Follow these simple tips to stay mosquito free.
A few days ago the news was stirring up with a story about a Taiwanese women who captured and killed 4 million mosquitoes over the course of a month. The woman won $3,000, beating out 72 other competitors. She is now suggested to be featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. Mosquitoes contract various deadly diseases including West Nile Virus, Malaria, and now Dengue Fever. It is estimated that Malaria kills 2,000 people world wide everyday. In Taiwan this year alone there has been 336 cases of Dengue Fever with 6 deaths. West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever are now a potential threat in the US, so make you stay protected from mosquitoes. 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.
A few days ago, Eyewitness News reported that there has been 30 pools tested positive in Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island so far this year. That is a big number! On July 5th it was reported that a 66-year-old woman from Long Island had contracted the West Nile Virus. The symptoms included headache, weakness, fever, and blurry vision. She is now recovering at an upstate estate. She is the only reported human thus far to have been infected but the mosquito season is not over yet. Make sure you protect yourself and stay mosquito free this summer! JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company. We would love to help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.
SI Live reported sightings of bed bugs in Staten Island’s 120th precinct, forcing prisoners to be relocated to off-Island holding cells while their cells are treated. Bed bugs are a nuisance to begin with, and relocation of prisoners between precincts and cells may only make the situation worse. The 120th precinct has had no reported cases of bed bug bites, but procedures are being followed in order to prevent an explosive infestation.
virus. CBS reported that human cases have yet to surface, but the virus is present among mosquitoes on the island. The virus was first reported in the US in 1999. Rest assured that not all humans that come in contact with the virus will fall ill, but for some the encounter can be fatal. Make sure you enjoy Mother Nature with bug repellent in hand to arm yourself against these pests.
