Double Trouble on Staten Island

Posted on July 8, 2011 with No Comments

Bed bugs AND mosquitoes are up to no good on Staten Island.

SI Live reported sightings of bed bugs in Staten Island’s 120^th 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 120^th 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.