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Q. Spring time has brought the bugs to my new home; does BBB have advice for selecting a pest management company?
A. Coincidental to spring, April is National Pest Management Month, according to the National Pest Management Association. In 2012, Better Business Bureau's nationally received more than 3,100 complaints against pest control services.
When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself sprays, it is time to call in a professional service. Take the time needed to select a reputable business, and make sure you are doing business with someone you trust.
The Better Business Bureau and the pest management association recommend the following tips for finding a qualified pest management professional:
1) Check them out. Evaluate pest control professionals and companies that are members of national, state or local pest management associations. Always check out the business' BBB Business Review at bbb.org first and check to see that the business is a certified NPMA Quality Pro, http://www.npmaqualitypro.com company. Ask friends and neighbors to recommend pest control companies they have used successfully and how satisfied they were with the service.
2) Always deal with a qualified and licensed pest management company. Ask to see the license or other credentials of the pest control professional that comes to solve your pest problem.
3) Do not rush. If a sizable amount of money is involved, get bids from several pest management companies. Since you are paying for professional knowledge as well as skillful application of pesticides, look for someone whose judgment you can trust.
4) Understand before you sign. Before signing a contract, be sure to fully understand the nature of the household pest to be exterminated, the extent of the infestation, and the work necessary to solve the problem. Find out if the pest control company has liability insurance to cover any damages to your house or furnishings during treatment. If a guarantee is given, know what it covers, how long it lasts, what you must do to keep it in force, and what kind of continuing control, prevention and management are necessary.
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Biz Bulletin: How to keep the bugs out of your pest control contract
As spring approaches and pest activity increases, pest control services often eat up a large portion of a homeowners budget. DoMyOwnPestControl.com affirms homeowners can do their own pest control safely and effectively with significant savings.
Norcross, GA (PRWEB) April 08, 2013
One option homeowners can turn to is do-it-yourself pest control. Professional pest control products can save homeowners a significant amount of money, especially in todays economy. They can also be just as safe to use as most other chemical household products, as long as customers follow the label.
The DIY pest control industry has grown significantly over the past several years mainly because of a new breed of Internet pest control stores that sell professional pest control products. These companies cater specifically to homeowners and businesses and often provide certified pest control experts on staff and a wealth of information to guide homeowners on how to treat their issues just like a professional, something people cant get from a big-box store.
Mr. Gossling, co-founder of DoMyOwnPestControl.com, prides his companys effort to inform its customers. We strive to provide our customers with as much information as possible. From detailed step-by-step guides and how-to videos, to articles and product reviews, we want our customers to be safe and have success with our products while saving money.
Gossling also notes how much homeowners will save by doing their own pest control rather than hiring a company. Using the same products as professionals, you can do a complete ant control treatment for around $50, and some of our customers are doing a quarterly pest service on their own home for as low as $40 per year.
Larger savings can be gained by replacing termite jobs and bed bug control with DIY alternatives. For example, a termite job can cost anywhere from $1000 to $1500 for a typical residential home. Bed bug control jobs can cost as high as $5000. Compare this with DIY termite control products for $300 and DIY bed bug control kits for around $100 - $250. In general, savings by going DIY can be as high as 70% or more.
While we do recommend professional services to our customers in some cases, the truth is the majority of pest problems can be handled by a homeowner. Our customers are smart and if they read the label and follow directions, they have tremendous success getting rid of pests. Pest control is not rocket science. Weve helped hundreds of thousands of customers successfully do their own pest control, says Mr. Gossling.
Of course there can be risks with any DIY project, but the power of the Internet is providing homeowners and businesses with the knowledge and products to solve their own pest problems safely and effectively.
Michael DoMyOwnPestControl.com 770-840-8831 Email Information
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DIY Pest Control Provides Huge Savings for Homeowners
SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2013) - inthinc Technology Solutions Inc., a global provider of telematics, fleet management and driver safety technologies, today announced that American Pest, one of the premier pest control companies in the Washington D.C. area, has used inthinc technology to reduce speeding by 88 percent and decrease at-fault vehicle incidents by 75 percent. As part of its aggressive corporate safety strategy, the inthinc solution was installed in all American Pest vehicles to improve driver performance and reduce vehicle idling.
"It is crucial that American Pest represent the standard in driver safety," said Paul Bergmann, director of administration at American Pest. "inthinc has helped strengthen our company culture of safety and produced solid results beyond our expectations."
Through an in-vehicle device, inthinc technology uses a mix of GPS, built-in accelerometers and OBD integration to monitor driver performance and provide real-time verbal alerts to influence driver behavior. Coaching alerts are triggered when an unsafe driving maneuver is performed, including speeding, sharp turning, hard braking and accelerating, or not wearing a seat belt.
When an unsafe maneuver is detected, the violation is communicated wirelessly to the inthinc.com Management Portal -- a web-based reporting tool for managers -- which outlines vehicle utilization and calculates driver performance scores (1.0 - 5.0) based on individual habits. In the event of speeding or not wearing a seat belt, American Pest drivers are given a 15-second grace period, after the verbal warning, to correct the action before it is reported.
Within one year of installation, the company's seat belt use improved by 97 percent and speeding was reduced by 88 percent. Average idling time was also reduced by 81 percent, yielding significant savings in fuel costs.
"We chose inthinc over other solutions because of its proactive approach to driver safety," said Bergmann. "Having a device in the vehicle to coach drivers in real-time is the most effective way to improve behavior and prevent accidents."
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About inthinc
inthinc is a global provider of telematics, fleet management, and driver safety technologies. Its breakthrough solutions are designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology has been documented to reduce accidents by 90 percent, reduce speeding by 86 percent, decrease maintenance costs by 20 percent and reduce fuel costs. For more information, please visit http://www.inthinc.com.
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The unwanted, and unexpected, guests invading the lives of homeowners are much more present and cause more trouble than most people know.
Las Vegas (PRWEB) April 09, 2013
Our primary concern is the safety of Las Vegas residents and businesses. We dont want homeowners, their children, or businesss customers and employees to suffer any unnecessary diseases or infections as a result of pests that choose to take up residence in their premises. Our goal is to work to every customers satisfaction, and currently, were offering 50% off initial pest control service with the signing of a monthly agreement, said owner Michael Fischer.
To assist homeowners and business owners in keeping their property as protected as possible, Fischers Pest Control recommends taking the following actions:
1.Seal all premises as tightly as possible repair and caulk all openings windows, door frames, vinyl edges, and ventilation screens are common areas of entry for pests
2.Keep lawn debris and firewood stack as far as possible from the building, and promptly dispose of it as appropriate
3.Remove excessive foliage around the buildings exterior
4.Mosquito and other pests thrive in standing water remove it as quickly as possible
5.Insects love the food in bird feeders keep bird feeders a good distance from any buildings
Pest control in Las Vegas is no simple task. Finding all the different cracks and crevasses pests use to enter someones home is a substantial challenge that sometimes takes multiple visits to perfect. Further, homes can age, or appliances, sewers, and other drainage systems can change, resulting in more areas of access.
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LONDON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Based on its recent analysis of the pest control technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Oxitec Ltd. with the 2013 Europe New Product innovation Award for its groundbreaking Release of Insects carrying a Dominant Lethal (RIDL) system.
This novel product is the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable form of pest control currently available. It is highly effective against various pests and is ideal for use in integrated pest management (IPM).
"The use of Oxitec's products as part of IPM will enable crop growers to boost production and prevent crop loss to pests in an environmentally safe and sustainable manner," noted Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Krishna Venkataramani. "Considering the challenges of a burgeoning world population and decreasing food production, Frost & Sullivan believes that Oxitec's eco-friendly offering comes at a critical juncture when other green innovations are reaching the end of their lifecycle."
The real value of the Oxitec system lies in the method of operation. Only species that cause disruption to food crops or which spread disease (for example, mosquitoes) are targeted.
"Unlike chemical alternatives that can seep into the earth and destroy water, soil, and even ecological balance, the RIDL system targets only specific pest species," remarked Venkataramani. "The fact that these species have a fixed lifespan indicates their presence only for a fixed period of time. This is in stark contrast to pest control chemicals that are retained in the environment for prolonged periods of time."
Through the use of modern biotechnology techniques, new generations of sterile insects are developed that cause a rapid decline, or even local elimination of the target species through unsuccessful reproduction.
Oxitec's technology is a step change to the traditionally used Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). One major drawback of SIT is that the method requires the use of radiation or chemicals on the targeted population.
This significantly reduces the fitness of the sterile population and its ability to compete for mates in the wild. Oxitec's products, in contrast, produce male species that are robust and can actively seek out native female populations.
"In addition, Oxitec insects all contain a protein marker that means that they can be easily and accurately monitored in the field. This allows both operational feedback and environmental monitoring. This is not the case with any other product in this market," stated Venkataramani.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award in acknowledgment of the innovative elements, leading-edge technologies and the value-added features and benefits offered by a company's product(s). The potential for increased customer ROI (small change) and customer acquisition/penetration is also considered during award selection.
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Pests cause enormous economic loss and extensive damage in the food manufacturing industry, contaminating raw materials and products in various ways - including faeces, urine, webs and skin shedding. It is important to understand pest control risks in the food industry and how to mitigate them.
Cape Town, South Africa (PRWEB UK) 11 April 2013
One way of managing these food safety risks is by turning to HACCP. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is system devised to ensure the quality of the end-product of virtually any process, although it is applied most commonly to the food manufacturing process. Rather than a set of rules, this system is a tool to assess the hazards inherent in all main steps of a manufacturing operation and to establish control systems that implement preventative measures critical to the safety of the end-product, rather than relying on testing the end product.
In the 30 years since its inception HACCP has been widely adopted to ensure that food is safe for consumption, and has become the standard for ensuring food safety at every stage; from preparation, processing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution and handling to packaging, storing, supplying, selling and consuming.
An effective pest control programme is a vital part of the preventative measures required by HACCP in the food industry. Pests in high risk food processing areas pose a threat to human health and must be controlled. However, this approach must also address the potential risk of contamination of food products with pesticides. These two factors can often be in direct conflict, and therefore require very careful management by a registered, professional pest control company such as Rentokil. In a HACCP environment the prevention of pests should take priority, rather than the destruction of pests using chemical methods. This requires working in partnership with a reputable provider - such as Rentokil - to implement an integrated pest management system.
The biggest pest risks facing the food manufacturing industry are those presented by flying insects, stored product insects and rodents. As potential carriers of the bacteria that cause dysentery, gastroenteritis and salmonellosis, flies pose a real health risk as they move from decaying matter to food and other surfaces. Effective flying insect control is therefore critical. Luminos electric fly killer units from Rentokil are designed for industrial use in sensitive areas, and are far more effective than conventional fly zapping devices. The Luminos electric fly killer system works with a patented adhesive film technology which hygienically encapsulates insects and eliminates the risk of contamination by fragments. Luminos units get rid of flies efficiently, and their effectiveness has been verified by SINTEF, the independent Scandinavian research organisation.
Stored product pests are another big risk to the food manufacturing industry, and it is vital to protect valuable raw food materials in storage and warehouse rooms effectively. Rentokil offers glue traps with species-specific pheromone bait, and pheromone traps which allow for efficient monitoring and control of the pest population. Bulk cargo and container fumigation can prove reliable solutions for difficult to treat areas, and should always be administered by a pest control professional trained in fumigation.
Rats and mice carry various bacterial and viral pathogens; another serious risk in the food industry. Rentokil offers a wide range of professional rodent control solutions to get rid of rats and mice, including monitoring systems, non-toxic control methods and rodenticides. The method of treatment is always selected carefully to suit the requirements of the protected area and to ensure compliance with HACCP criteria. By selecting the most appropriate combination of baits, rat and mouse traps, detection boxes and treatments, Rentokil will prevent rodent migrations in to sensitive food processing and storage areas.
The consequences of a pest infestation can be severe. Failing an audit can put your business at risk, as can prosecution for non-compliance with relevant laws. Then there is the financial cost of damaged goods and materials, production downtime, and product recalls, not to mention customer compensation. And on top of all of this there is the loss of brand reputation that comes with a product recall or customer lawsuit. Can your business afford to take those risks?
About Rentokil Initial: The Rentokil Initial group specialise in pest control, hygiene services and interior landscaping for businesses across the globe. Using leading-edge, environmentally-friendly technology, their experts deliver a wide range of tailored services to businesses of all kinds. Read more about Rentokil's Pest Control services in the food manufacturing industry, or to arrange for a free pest control survey of your business, contact 0800 117 851.
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Rentokil Provides Pest Control as Part of HACCP Compliance in the Food Manufacturing Industry
BOSTON (CBS) Pest control employees inspecting for bed bugs in a South End apartment found more than they bargained for.
On Saturday morning, the pest employees lifted a mattress and instead of bed bugs, found two guns.
Police also found an unsupervised child in the East Brookline Street apartment.
The residents told police they believe the guns belonged to their cousin who was visiting from Florida but could not give police any information about the person.
After detectives searched the rest of the apartment, they found a safe under the bed containing several other guns and 300 rounds of ammunition.
A total of five guns, two with defaced serial numbers and one large capacity firearm, a safe and a scale were found.
Dannie E. Levy, 29, of Mattapan, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with altered serial numbers, improper storage or a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Sayira Cooper, 24, of Boston, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with altered serial numbers, improper storage of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The childs grandmother was called to care for the child, police said.
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