1. Bed bugs are only found in run down and dirty structures.

FALSE.  Bed bugs are non discriminating.  They have been found in 5-star hotels, cruise ships, single-family homes and public housing alike.  They will hitchhike equally on designer luggage or discarded mattresses.

2. Bed bugs are only a problem right now in more densely populated areas

like New York and New Jersey.

FALSE. Bed bugs have reached epidemic proportion throughout North America.  While the New York area is one of the country’s bed bug hot spots, the pests have been reported in all 50 states as well as in Canada.  Urban locations have higher reported occurrences, but are commonly found in more rural locations, as well.

In-Home Pesticide Exposure Increases Parkinson’s Risk

SAN DIEGO, CA – Pesticide use and exposure in the home and garden increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study of almost 500 people newly diagnosed with the disease. Researchers announced their findings at a presentation at the American Academy of Neurology’s 52nd annual meeting in San Diego, CA, April 29 – May 6, 2000.

Recent outbreaks in bed bugs are causing major issues for homeowners and the housing industry.
Many occupants report red marks and bites after one night’s rest resulting in loss of revenue and an overall negative perception of the affected structure. Studies show an increase of 800% in bed bug activity in the last few years as a result of increased world travel. The bugs can have one blood meal and gain six times their regular weight, and survive off that meal for up to one year. The female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime.
Treatment options are numerous and the effectiveness of each is debatable. However, through a thorough proactive Integrated Pest Management Program utilizing a number of Bed Bug eradication techniques including Heat, Residual Chemicals and K9 Inspection and detection, 100% eradication and prevention of future infestations can be achieved in a highly cost effective manner.

Thermapureheat
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM), reduces chemical exposure rates to tenants and or staff. 100% Non-Toxic and Highly Effective.
• Kills all stages of bedbug growth including the eggs.
• Penetrates deep into bedbug harborages, including furniture, electronics and walls.
• Treatment completed in as little as 4 hours. No development of resistance.

Chemical Treatment of Harborages
• Treatment of Harborages w/ Non-Repellent and highly Persistent Materials where possible.
• Insect Growth Regulators – Breaks life cycle through sterilization.
• Non-Repellents – Highly Effective on pyrethroid-resistant strains of bed bugs. Will not disperse or “lock in” bed bugs.

It is true that many pests die off for the winter, or go into hibernation, or retreat to their winter forts, such as ants. But there are many pests that would rather not take a winter vacation. Instead they fly, crawl, or jump to the more tropical weather provided by the shelter you know as your house. For this reason, residential pest control shouldn’t be skipped for the winter months.

Due to this fact, we at AZEX Pest Solutions wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to not let their guards down over these cool and cold months, and to take advantage of our great fall and winter spray and pest solution specials including gutter clean outs.

FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS PATENT INFRINGEMENT VERDICT IN FAVOR OF THERMAPURE, INC.

Judge Validates Jury Verdict, which Found Water Out Drying Corporation of NJ Violated ThermaPure Patent for Sanitizing Structures Using Heat

NOVEMBER 24, 2009, VENTURA, CA – The U.S. District Court in Marshall, Texas has upheld a jury verdict finding that U.S. Patent (No. 6,327,812), owned by California-based ThermaPure, is valid and has been infringed by New Jersey-based Water Out Drying Corporation.

A successful rodent program is dependent on the implementation of the first critical step, “The Inspection”. Any quality PMP (Pest Management Professional) always takes their time when performing an inspection and does not cut corners. Your PMP needs to first listen to the questions and concerns of the customer to gain a clearer picture of the rodent problem at hand. Your PMP should ask some critical questions during this initial conversation, which include but are not limited to: How long have you noticed this rodent problem? What type of rodent evidence have you heard or seen? What part of the structure have you heard or seen this evidence in? Do you have pets or small children living with you? Have you had a PMP address this issue in the past? If so, what were their conclusions and/or treatment for the rodent problem? If there is adequate customer cooperation in answering these questions the PMP will gain a better understanding of the specific situation before ever starting the inspection.
The House Mouse, Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and Pack Rats are the 4 species of rodents that a homeowner will most likely encounter in the southwest region of the U.S. There are 10 tail-tail signs to a rodent infestation that the PMP should be looking for, which include:
1. Rodent Tracks- Rodent tracks can be seen in areas where there is a layer of dust or soft and moist soil. The foot pattern of the rodent track will easily give away various types of different rodent species.
2. Grease Marks- Rodents produce grease or rub marks from the oil and dirt that collects on their bodies. These marks can be seen on walls, entry/exit points, and on common rodent runways.
3. Burrows or Nests- These are clumps of nesting material that show a rodent harborage or breeding site. These burrows or nests usually contain material that is found around the house which is chewed up and clumped together. Identifying material that is used to make the nest can indicate which part of the structure the rodent frequents when it goes out to forage (i.e. attic insulation).
4. Urine Stains- These stains caused by rodents can look and smell very distinctive. These stains are easily spotted through the use of a black light. Under this light the stains will fluoresce and give away frequently used runways.
5. Fecal Pellets (droppings)- One of the most obvious signs of a rodent infestation is the presence of fecal pellets or droppings. During the night hours rodents are most active and defecate quite often. A competent PMP should be able to distinguish between the different shapes and sizes of droppings to identify which type of rodent is present.
6. Rodent Sounds- A PMP who performs a quiet and stealthy inspection can usually hear one or more of the sounds that rodents make such as: high pitched squeaks from young pups, digging, gnawing, scurrying, scratching, or the rustling from two rodents fighting.
7. Gnawing Damage- The presence of gnawing damage can be another sign that you have a rodent infestation. Rodents are constantly gnawing on things and your PMP should be able to tell what type of rodent your dealing with by the size and shape of the gnaw marks or the pattern and shape of the hole that was chewed into food packaging.
8. Runways- Rodents are creatures of habit and repeatedly use the same pathways to travel between food and nesting sites. Therefore these runways can be very distinctive and typically have a strong urine odor associated with them.
9. Rodent Odors- There is typically a very distinct smell associated with rodents especially in a moderate to large sized infestation. Rodents are very active creatures who defecate and urinate on a regularly and continuous basis. An experienced PMP has a good nose and will pick up on this odor immediately when they encounter it.
10. Live or Dead Rodents- The presence of dead rodents is a good sign that an infestation is present or was present at one time. Usually a PMP can tell by the decomposition of the rodent if it is an old infestation or a new one. Typically dead rodents caught in traps or poisoned will not deter the living population from the area or cause them to create an alternate runway around them. Because of this your PMP should continue their trapping and baiting on that same rodent pathway until no results are found.
A complete and thorough inspection by a qualified Pest Management Professional will yield a cost-effective, efficient, and successful rodent program for the customer. A careful and meticulous inspection of these 10 signs of a rodent infestation will enable the PMP to formulate a very effective game plan therefore maximizing their chance of a successful remediation and minimizing their chance of a long, drawn-out, and costly endeavor.

Insects and pests have been invading our homes and gardens since before our times in the caves.   Of the 900,000 plus currently known insect species of the world, only about one-and-a-half percent cause any health or economic concern or harm.  Many, if not most of the species of insect and pests, in fact, provide indispensable services to humans and are an integral parts to the ecosystem as a whole.  Your property and home is indeed an extension and mixture of both artificial and natural ecosystems and deserves to be treated in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner in terms of preventing and managing our unwanted intruders with respect to the environment at large.

Pests have infested and occupied your home for many years.  AZEX Pest Solutions can eliminate the uninvited occupants safely, effectively, and in an environmentally friendly manner without using dangerous chemicals thus turning your home back over to you and your family.

AZEX Pest Solutions uses natural, organic, botanical products and methods as well as a patented process from ThermaPureHeat® to apply heat an entire or partial structure for a fully PASTEURIZED HOME! Some byproducts of applying heat for pest control are: oxidizing odors and eliminating allergens that trigger asthma attacks. CREATES BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Bed Bugs and casts

BED BUG TREATMENT BENEFITS: THERMAPUREHEAT VS PESTICIDES

Special difficulties that hotels, motels, and the summer camp industries face with respect to bedbugs are significant.  If a client is exposed to pesticidal residue and gets sick, the person may sue.  If the inhabitant is bitten several times, the result may be the same, as was the case when a couple on a cruise ship cabin received over 100 blood meal wounds and sued.  If the facility has to close down in order to fumigate an entire structure, the loss of revenue can be substantial.  If Vikane is used, unless the dosage is increased by ten times, it is not ovicidal.  The items needing to be treated with harmful pesticides within a given room come into direct contact with the face and body of those staying there. This is a concern for guests who come to relax, sleep, clean up and eat.

Recent outbreaks in bed bugs are causing major issues for homeowners, hotels, and the summer camp industry. Studies show increase of 800% in bed bug activity in the last few years as a result of increased world travel and resistance to pesticides. Bed bugs can have one blood meal and gain six times their regular weight, and survive off that meal for up to one year. The female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime!