Bed Bugs Feed Solely On The Blood Of Warm-blooded Humans And Animals
Adult Bed Bugs Are About 1/8" Long With Reddish-brown, Oval Flattened Bodies
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They Feed By Piercing The Skin With An Elongated Beak. Bite Symptoms May Cause An Itchy Welt Or No Reaction At All
There Is No Evidence That They Transmit Any Diseases
Bed Bugs Do Not Fly; However, They Move Very Fast Over Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Etc. They Have Been Known To Crawl More Than 100 Feet To Obtain A Blood Meal
Female Bed Bugs Lay Up To Five Eggs A Day
The Eggs Are Whitish, The Size Of A Dust Speck And Are Very Difficult To See On Most Surfaces
Newly Hatched Nymphs Are No Bigger Than A Pinhead. As They Grow, They Shed Their Skin Five Times Before Maturing; And, A Blood Meal Is Needed Between Each Molt
In Temperatures Ranging From 70ºf To 90ºf, The Bugs Can Complete Development In A Month, Producing Three Or More Generations Per Year
Nymphs Can Survive Months Wi
Thout Feeding And The Adults For More Than A Year
Bed Bugs Are Active Mainly At Night
During the day, they hide in such places as mattress, box springs, frames/headboards, baseboards, couches, chairs, nightstands, dressers, walls, and ceilings
Areas Where They Congregate Are Marked By Dark Spotting And Staining; And Are Accompanied By A Sweetish Odor, Eggs, Eggshells, And Molted Skins
Bed Bug Vigilance
Bed Bugs Are Extremely Difficult To Eliminate; And, Home Remedies Are Not Very Effective
If You Know That There Are Bed Bugs Present, Immediately Contact A Pest Professional
Try To Avoid Having This Problem By Being Vigilant When Traveling
When In A Hotel Room, Pull Bed Covers Down At Night And Look For Any Movement Or Spots On The Sheets
When Returning Home From A Trip, Inspect Your Luggage And Clothing
Vacuum Your Suitcases Before Bringing Them Into The House
Bed Bug Management Tactics Include Laundering, Vacuuming, Steam Heating, Bed Encasement, And Disposal Of Infested Items
Studies Have Shown That Treatment With Insecticides Is The Best Approach To Control Bed Bug Infestation
Don’t Forget To Have A Follow-up Service For A Thorough Inspection And Repeated Application, If Necessary
Because Bed Bugs Are So Successful In Hiding, There Is No Standard Or Guaranteed Time Frame In Which Infestations Can Be Eliminated
Termites
Beware
More than 365,000 homes in the US are involved in a fire each year. More than 600,000 US homes suffer termite damage totaling over $1.5 billion annually. This is more than the damage caused by all fires, storms and earthquakes combined. More than 2 million homes require termite treatment each year. Homeowners insurance can help recover losses from fire, floods and earthquakes, but it is almost impossible to get insurance against termites. Finding out your home has termites scares most homeowners. You typically cannot see them, you can’t hear them and frequently only a trained inspector can find signs of infestation. Treatment by the homeowner for the control of termites is virtually impossible. Specialized equipment is used and the experts have the knowledge necessary for effective control
About Termites
Termites feed on cellulose, a complex chemical in plant cell walls, and they are very important in the natural decomposition of fallen trees, leaves and other plant products. Subterranean termites build their colonies in the soil or in trees or poles, and they rely mainly on the soil for moisture
What We Do
A thorough and careful inspection by one of our termite control specialists is the first and most important step in protecting your property. “Experienced” eyes can locate the specific areas in your structure where a termite attack is likely to occur. Special tools such as moisture meters, sound amplifiers or specially trained dogs may be used by some of our inspectors as a means of assessing the problem properly. If a termite infestation is found, the specialist will design a treatment plan for your property that will control any current infestation and establish a chemical barrier around the structure to take care of future termite infestations. EPC will provide you with a detailed estimate of how we will rid your home of termites. Do not attempt to do it yourself. A professional is highly recommended and our guarantee can be transferred to a new property owner if the property is sold
Termites - Signs Of Termite Infestation
possible signs of a termite infestation may include:
Pencil-sized
diameter, or larger, mud tubes running across bare concrete or masonry between the soil and any wooden part of a building
Thin, Small, Papery
wings, all the same size and shape, 3/8 – 1/2 in. long, on your window will, counter top or floor (especially if they are support structures) begin to “sag” unexpectedly
Stink Bugs Description (several Species)
Adult
all adult stink bugs are shield-shaped. green and southern green stink bugs are bright green and measure 14.0 to 19.0 mm long. the major body regions of the green stink bug are bordered by a narrow, orange-yellow line. brown stink bugs are dull brownish-yellow in color and 12.0 to 15.0 mm long. color plate
Egg
when first laid, the barrel-shaped eggs of the green stink bug are yellow to green, later turning pink to gray. eggs of the green stink bug measure 1.4 x 1.2 mm. the white, kettle-shaped eggs of the brown stink bug are slightly smaller than those of the green stink bug. the creamy, cylindrical eggs of the southern green stink bug measure 1.0 by 0.75 mm and develop a pinkish hue before hatching
Nymph
the nymphs of all three species are smaller than adults, but similar in shape. green stink bug nymphs are predominantly black when small, but as they mature, they become green with orange and black markings. nymphs of the brown and southern green species are light green. southern green stink bug nymphs, however, have two series of white spots along their backs. color plate
Stink Bugs Biology
Distribution
brown and green stink bugs have been reported as far north as quebec. in the united states, however, they are more often injurious in the south. although the southern green stink bug occurs outside the united states, in this country it occurs only from texas to the atlantic coast and northward to virginia. it is an important pest in the gulf coast states. in north carolina, however, the green stink bug is the predominant species
Host Plants
stink bugs feed on over 52 plants, including native and ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, weeds, and many cultivated crops. the preferred hosts are nearly all wild plants. stink bugs build up on these hosts and move to soybeans late in the season as their preferred foods mature
Damage
stink bugs inflict mechanical injury to the seed as well as transmit the yeast-spot disease organism. the degree of damage caused by this pest depends to some extent on the developmental stage of the seed when it is pierced by the stink bug’s needlelike mouthparts. the younger the seed when damaged, the greater the yield reduction. although late season infestations may not affect yield, bean oil content and germination will be reduced
Life History
stink bugs overwinter as adults and become active in spring when temperatures rise above 21 degrees centigrade (above 70 degrees f). each female deposits up to several hundred eggs, usually in mid- or late june. these eggs are laid in clusters (averaging 36 eggs) primarily on leaves and stems but also on pods. nymphs hatch from these eggs and pass through five instars before becoming adults. approximately 5 weeks elapse between hatching and adult emergence. two generations per year occur in arkansas while only one generation per year has been reported in virginia. in any case, stink bugs generally reach high population levels in late september or early october. it is then that stink bugs may become a problem on soybeans
Stink Bugs - Control
Control
stink bugs have some natural enemies, including several common species of birds. as their name implies, stink bugs emit an unpleasant odor and repel many predators. to determine when chemical control is necessary, shake the plants on about 1 meter (3 feet) of row over a muslin cloth and count the number of stink bugs. the economic threshold varies from 1 stink bug per 0.3 meter (1 ft) of row to 1 bug per 0.9 meter (3 ft) of row, depending upon state extension service recommendations. in north carolina, the first threshold value applies
Pest Control - Our Expertise
emergency pest control, inc. prides itself in being one of the first companies to institute an integrated pest management program (ipm). an ipm program is the ability to control infestations when they occur without the use of pesticides if possible, and when necessary, to use small amounts of pesticides in such a manner to prevent or minimize exposure to employees, pets, children and/or anyone under the age of 18. our expertise: we are experienced in all types of pest control, which include but is not limited to educational facilities, healthcare facilities, government facilities, air force bases, residential homes, industrial facilities, and commercial/financial facilities. our main goal is to find the source of the problem. we know that it is of no use to continue to treat any premises without first locating the source of the problem. a general list of some of the pests we control
Ants
Hornets
Bed Bugs
Mice
Bees
Millipedes
Beetles
Moths
Carpenter Ants
Mosquitoes
Cave Crickets
Rodents
Centipedes
Silverfish
Clover Mites
Termites
Cockroaches
Ticks
Dust Mites
Wasps
Earwigs
Waterbugs
Fleas
Pest Control - Pest Management
pests will be managed to:
Reduce Any Potential Human Health Hazard Or To Protect Against A Significant Threat To Public Safety
Prevent Loss Or Damage To Property
Prevent Pests From Spreading In The Community Or To Plant And Animal Populations Beyond The Site
Enhance The Quality Of Life For Residents, Students And/or Employees
Pest Control - Integrated Pest Management Procedures
Integrated Pest Management Procedures
ipm procedures will determine when to control pests, and whether to use physical, horticultural, or biological means. chemical controls are used as a last resort. ipm practitioners depend on current, comprehensive information on the pest and its environment, and the best available pest control methods. applying ipm principles prevents unacceptable levels of pest activity and damage. these principles are implemented by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. for example, we only use tamper proof rodent stations as required by the state government. it is the policy of emergency pest control to utilize ipm principles to manage pest populations adequately. while the goal of this ipm program is to reduce and ultimately eliminate use of toxic chemicals, toxic chemicals may become necessary in certain situations. the choice of using a pesticide will be based on a review of all other available options and a determination that these options are unacceptable or are infeasible, alone or in combination. cost or staffing considerations alone will not be adequate justification for use of chemical control agents. the full range of alternatives, including no action, will be considered
Pest Control - Hot Topics
Lyme Disease Risk
the single most significant carrier of lyme disease lurks not in deep, dark forests, but in parks, on farms and even in the tall grass of suburban backyards. that carrier – the one most likely to bring lyme-infected ticks in contact with human beings- is not the white-tailed deer, but the white footed mouse, according to doctors at the university of medicine and dentistry of new jersey. a three-year umdnj study has found that recognizing and avoiding the habitat of the rodents can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the tick-borne illness. there is a misconception among most people that deer are the culprit. but no; it’s really the mice
Roaches
you’ll rarely find roaches distributed evenly in an infested office/apartment building. some units might be heavily infested, while other tenants may not have seen a roach in years. apartments/offices that are clean, uncluttered, well maintained, and treated regularly can still be heavily infested. what! one or more units in a building are often the “focus” of the infestation. these focus apartments/office/classrooms have conditions ideal for roaches abundant food, water, and especially shelter and overflow populations keep re-infesting the apartments, offices or classrooms next door, above or below. there’s little you can do to stem the tide without first identifying these focus apartments, offices and/or classrooms (usually fairly east), and then treating them (often difficult)
Pest Control - The Profile Of A Problem
Poor Cooperation
tenants of problem units usually refuse to allow pest control service. (if the apartments next door have been regularly treated, are clean and uncluttered but remain infested, it’s a good bet that you’ve found the problem)
Clutter
stacks of boxes, bags, food, clothing, and other items will be jammed into corners or scattered on the floor throughout the unit. (harborage for roaches)
Poor Sanitation
the stove in the kitchen, cafeteria or efficiency will be covered with caked-on grease, there will be food scraps on the floor, the trash will be overflowing, and dirty dishes will be piled in the sink and on countertops. (food and water for roaches)
High Temperatures
the average room temperature will be 80º f or higher. (in 30 days, twice as many roaches will hatch out at 83 degrees that at 73º f
Roaches
naturally, a focus unit will have roaches, roaches, and more roaches. a shot of flushing agent under the kitchen sink or behind a cabinet should confirm your suspicions
Animal Control
animals can be dangerous to your health! emergency pest control, inc. has extensive experience in the capturing of different animals that have become a nuisance to various facilities. animals can cause damage to buildings as well as create a problematic pest control situation. at emergency pest control, we find the best humane procedure possible in order to safely remove an animal from any property. as you may know, animals carry diseases as well as pests on their bodies. some problems they cause are fires by chewing electrical wires, damage and contaminate food with their urine, cause airborne disease with their droppings, and carry lice and bugs that quickly spread throughout homes, offices and schools. don’t ignore the problem, it may become costly later. an animal should never live in the property of humans unless it is domesticated. there are several ways in which we can trap them depending on the size and location of the animal. some methodsinclude trapping with a hava-a-hart trap, installing one way doors, installing netting and/or wire spikes, and/or using mesh and gauze in key areas that the animal may be harboring. below are some of the animals we are able to trap and remove
EPC is a full service company, which is licensed and insured. It is also a member of the New Jersey Pest Management Association.
EPC goes beyond pest control services. It is a company that also provides services in herbicide, janitorial and custodial services. These services go hand in hand with pest control. Since we know that pests are part of our environment, they usually are a result of poor landscaping and/or janitorial services. We are able to provide you with a variety of services that will meet all your needs. This capability makes it easier for our customers to use only one company to meet their needs.
EPC prides itself in the fact that we encourage customers to correspond with us so that we can provide you with the best service. We have an open door policy, which allows any customer to come to our office any day during normal business hours. We are here to serve you and will provide a free pest identification.
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