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Left untreated, bed bugs can spread quickly in multi-dwelling housing

Left untreated, bed bugs can spread quickly in multi-dwelling housing.  Both the housing and health codes require that property owners address infestations promptly. The surest strategies to keep bed bugs from spreading are prevention, early detection and rapid treatment.  As a tenant, the first action you should take if you believe that you have bed bugs is to notify your landlord.  As a landlord, the first action you should take is to conduct an inspection of the reported condition. Knowing what to look for is key! The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Bed Bug Website athttp://nyc.gov/bedbugs provides detailed information for tenants, property owners/agents and homeowners on how bed bugs thrive, how to recognize and inspect for their presence, steps to take to prevent them from infesting a home, how to safely rid an area of bed bugs if they do occur, and how to select and work with a pest management professional. You can also go to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) e-learning on bedbugs, which provides information on the above topics through an interactive format, using an audio/ visual format. New York State law requires that property owners provide tenants upon lease commencement with a one-year bed bug infestation history. A copy of the form to be used can be found here. Bed Bug Complaints: Enforcement ProtocolHere is how the City’s enforcement protocols work: ComplaintsYou can file a complaint about bed bugs by calling 311 or using 311ONLINE. When a complaint is made to 311 about bed bugs in a residential building, HPD attempts to notify a property owner/representative at the registered phone number about the complaint (For more information on registration, click here.) A housing inspector from HPD may conduct an inspection. The inspector examines places where bed bugs are commonly found, such as on and around mattresses, beds and head boards, as well as other potentially infested areas as directed by the tenant. HPD Code Enforcement has two beagles, Mickey and Nemo, that are available to assist a team of four Code Enforcement Inspectors who have been trained to work with the dogs. The dogs will respond to bed bug complaints where the 311 operator has confirmed that the tenant would like to have the inspection performed by a dog; not every complaint where someone indicates that they are available for a dog will get such an inspection. The dogs were trained at an accredited facility to alert by sitting when they detect live bed bugs or viable eggs. The dogs’ findings will be confirmed by visual inspection before a violation is issued. Although the dogs cannot respond to all bed bug complaints in residential properties, they will serve as a valuable resource in detecting bed bugs in places that are difficult for people to detect, and in cases where there are a small amount of bed bugs or the bed bugs have not yet matured. For more information on the Bed Bug Canine inspections, click here.  ViolationsIf the HPD inspector finds bed bugs, the property owner is issued an HPD Notice of Violation (NOV) (see Sample A) ordering that the condition be addressed. When a NOV is issued by HPD, the property owner also receives a DOHMH Order of the Commissioner (see Sample B). The Commissioner’s order tells property owners in more detail what the requirements for addressing the bed bug problem are, including:  Inspect the apartment(s) cited for bed bugs.  If you find a bed bug infestation in the apartment(s), inspect all units adjacent to, above and below the infested units, as well as all common areas; and retain the services of a pest management professional certified and registered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take all measures necessary to remove bed bug infestation where found. Keep a record of all actions taken in compliance with the Order. Certification of HPD’s NOV is the only required notification back to the City that the condition has been corrected as instructed.  There is no response directly to the DOHMH.  The HPD NOV Certification of Correction requires a sworn statement that the above corrective actions have been taken, in compliance with the DOH Commissioner’s Order. HPD’s violation(s) can be viewed at nyc.gov/HPD if you have not yet received the NOV.  For information about completing your certification documents for HPD, you can contact your borough HPD- Division of Code Enforcement Office.  HPD also has eCertification available to owners, which is an electronic certification process for all HPD violations. Enforcement for Persistent Problems    Beginning in 2011, to better support the prevention and control of bed bugs, New York City will take a stronger approach to enforcement by expanding what it requires of property owners who persistently fail to comply with housing and health codes.  Where bed bugs persist, or occur in multiple apartments in the same building, the DOHMH will issue an Order of the Commissioner requiring that property owners take several additional steps.   For more information on the required steps, go tohttp://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/bedbugs/html/info/enforcement.shtml. Owners that fail to comply with the DOHMH Order will be issued a Notice of Violation and will have to appear at a hearing before the City’s Environmental Control Board where fines may be levied U.S. EPA Bed Bug Web Page Available In addition to HPD's e-learning class on bed bug identification and management, we encourage you to look at EPA's bed bug Web page, which provides information on chemical and integrated pest management techniques for managing bed bugs, current research efforts, links to educational materials developed by reputable sources, and other information that will be helpful for the public suffering from bed bugs and professionals on the front lines of this battle. Visit the EPA bed bug page at Controlling Bed Bugs.

Attention Building Managers and Owners - Pest Management Plan Guidelines

Pest Management Plan Guidelines

If you were ordered to write a Pest Management Plan (‘Plan’) to correct pest infestations or conditions conducive to pests,
the following guideline will help. You must keep a copy of your Plan at the property where the infestation or conditions
were observed, and make a copy available upon request to the Department and to occupants of the building. If you own a
commercial or residential property, you will need to post a sign at the entrances of your building that informs users of the
building (1) that a Plan is in effect (2) how to report the presence of pests, and (3) where they can go on the premises to
review a copy of the Plan.
Persons who should know about the Plan include building occupants, building managers, and pest control firms and
professionals that may provide pest management services to the building. The following information must be included in
your Plan:

(1) General property information
a. Property name, address, telephone number, and if available, any fax number and e-mail address.
b. Name of the owner or managing agent.
Note: Residential buildings consisting of 3 or more dwelling units should be registered with the City
Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Owners are required to register the property
annually with HPD. More information on registration can be found on HPD’s website: www.nyc.gov/hpd

(2) Instructions to occupants, tenants or other users on how to report the presence of pests
a. Include instructions on how, and to whom, building occupants can report pests or conditions conducive to
pest infestations. Include the name and telephone number of the person who is responsible for coordinating
pest management.
b. Attach to the Plan a copy of the sign that will be posted at your building’s entrances indicating where copies
of these instructions are available.

(3) Methods to notify tenants about the presence of pests
a. The Plan must explain that whenever bed bugs are found to be present in a given apartment unit, units
adjacent, above and below that unit must be notified that they must schedule with building management an
inspection.
b. The notice must indicate that bedbugs were found in an adjacent apartment and that, to enable effective
treatment, the tenant in the unit receiving notice must schedule an inspection of their unit as directed in the
notice.
c. The Plan must explain how such notice will be provided (e.g., in writing, via phone, in person, etc.).
d. The Plan must explain that tenants are entitled to review the Plan, how they will be notified that the Plan
exists, and where it is kept.

(4) Schedule of routine inspections
a. Include the schedule of inspections (approximate dates and times) that will be done to check your premises
for the presence of pests and conditions conducive to pests, and the name and contact information of the
person or company conducting inspections. Describe what you will do to encourage all occupants also to
check frequently for pests in their units. Describe what maintenance and other staff will do to inspect and
maintain common areas and in responding to other needs of the building’s occupants.
b. Describe the procedure for inspecting apartments, offices or rooms that have bed bugs and their adjacent
units which should also be inspected. Describe what conditions or information will be used in deciding
appropriate follow up actions to be employed, and what those actions are.

(5) Information on the pest management company hired for pest control services on your property
a. List, and update as necessary, the name and contact information of the pest management company hired to
control pests on your premises. List the company’s New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) business registration identification number, and/or the license identification number of
its applicators. (Check the DEC web site, http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/209.html or call the DEC Region
2 office at 718-482-4994/ 4900 to check for these.)
b. If you plan on using your own staff for pest control they must by law be licensed by the DEC and satisfy
certain regulatory requirements. List their names and DEC license identification numbers.

(6) Pest Management Strategies
a. Describe your general approach for pest management. These strategies should identify bed-bug specific
requirements, but not necessarily be limited to those. Most buildings must employ pest management
strategies to control cockroaches, mice and exterior rats. The approach should include measures to prevent
as well as control pests through the use of non-chemical strategies as well as the list of pesticides that may
be used, if needed. The Plan must indicate that the use of pesticides alone is not an acceptable pest
management strategy.
b. Describe how you will notify tenants of proposed treatments and where they can get additional information
on controlling pests in their units.
c. Explain that they can request copies of pesticide labels and at what times they can do so.
Note: If pesticides will be applied, state law requires that owners or agents make available, upon request and
at reasonable times, label information of the pesticides used.
d. Describe ongoing actions to prevent pests, and identify by position or name the responsible personnel for
each of them. These actions can include but are not limited to:
i. Keeping the property free of waste/refuse/garbage/clutter.
ii. Cleaning and maintaining common areas including but not limited to laundry facilities, storage
room, garbage collection areas and/or compactor rooms.
iii. Draining standing water; repairing drains to prevent accumulation of water; and repairing leaks in
faucets and plumbing.
iv. Removing interior nests, waste, and other debris caused by pests.
v. Clearing exterior dense weeds, shrubs and other vegetation to prevent the harborage of pests.
vi. Sealing and repairing holes, gaps, and cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, molding, baseboards, around
conduits, and around and within cabinets with sealants, plaster, cement, wood or other durable
materials.
vii. The use of pesticides.

(7) Record keeping requirements
a. Attach to the Plan a log of all dates of visits of your pest management professional, locations where pests
are found and any measures or steps taken to control pests and conditions conducive to pests, and the name
of any pesticides applied.
b. For bed bug infestations, include a record of the steps taken to inspect and treat infested units, and units
adjacent, above and below the infested unit, as well as actions taken to notify all occupants in the building
of the presence of bed bugs.
c. Indicate where the Plan is kept.

(8) Signatures and dates
a. The property owner and /or managing agent must sign and date when the Plan was completed.

For more information on controlling bed bugs please call 311

Great Bed Bug tips

1. Make sure you really have bed bugs, not fleas, ticks or other insects.

   You can compare your insect to the pictures on our Identifying bed bugs Web page or show it to your local extension agent. (Extension agents are trained in pest control issues and know your local area.)

2. Don't panic!

   It can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs, but it’s not impossible. Don’t throw out all of your things because most of them can be treated and saved. Throwing stuff out is expensive, may spread the bed bugs to other people's homes and could cause more stress.



3. Think through your treatment options -- Don’'t immediately reach for the spray can.

   Be comprehensive in your approach. Try other things first. Integrated pest management (IPM) techniques may reduce the number of bed bugs and limit your contact with pesticides. If pesticides are needed, always follow label directions or hire a professional. There is help available to learn about treatment options. (4 pp, 480 K, About PDF) Exit

4. Reduce the number of hiding places -- Clean up the clutter.

   A cluttered home provides more places for bed bugs to hide and makes locating and treating them harder. If bed bugs are in your mattress, using special bed bug covers (encasements) on your mattress and box springs makes it harder for bed bugs to get to you while you sleep. Leave the encasements on for a year. Be sure to buy a product that has been tested for bed bugs and is strong enough to last for the full year without tearing.

5. Regularly wash and heat-dry your bed sheets, blankets, bedspreads and any clothing that touches the floor.

   This reduces the number of bed bugs. Bed bugs and their eggs can hide in laundry containers/hampers Remember to clean them when you do the laundry.

6. Do-it-yourself freezing may not be a reliable method for bed bug control.

   While freezing can kill bed bugs, temperatures must remain very low for a long time. Home freezers may not be cold enough to kill bed bugs; always use a thermometer to accurately check the temperature. Putting things outside in freezing temperatures could kill bed bugs, but there are many factors that can affect the success of this method.

7. Kill bed bugs with heat, but be very careful.

   Raising the indoor temperature with the thermostat or space heaters won’t do the job. Special equipment and very high temperatures are necessary for successful heat treatment. Black plastic bags in the sun might work to kill bed bugs in luggage or small items, if the contents become hot enough. Bed bugs die when their body temperatures reaches 45°C (113°F). To kill bed bugs with heat, the room or container must be even hotter to ensure sustained heat reaches the bugs no matter where they are hiding

8. Don’'t pass your bed bugs on to others.

   Bed bugs are good hitchhikers. If you throw out a mattress or furniture that has bed bugs in it, you should slash or in some way destroy it so that no one else takes it and gets bed bugs.

9. Reduce the number of bed bugs to reduce bites.

   Thorough vacuuming can get rid of some of your bed bugs. Carefully vacuum rugs, floors, upholstered furniture, bed frames, under beds, around bed legs, and all cracks and crevices around the room. Change the bag after each use so the bed bugs can’t escape. Place the used bag in a tightly sealed plastic bag and in an outside garbage bin.

10. Turn to the professionals, if needed.

    Hiring an experienced, responsible pest control professional can increase your chance of success in getting rid of bed bugs. If you hire an expert, be sure it’s a company with a good reputation and request that it use an IPM approach. Contact your state pesticide agency for guidance about hiring professional pest control companies.   Also, EPA's Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety provides information about IPM approaches, how to choose a pest control company, safe handling of pesticides, and emergency information.

source:http://www2.epa.gov/bedbugs/top-ten-tips-prevent-or-control-bed-bugs

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Yellow Jacket

Yellow jacket

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Hymenoptera
Family:Vespidae
Subfamily:Vespinae
Genus:Vespula or Dolichovespula
Yellow jacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps of the genera Vespula and Dolichovespula. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps" in other English-speaking countries. Most of these are black and yellow; some are black and white like the bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculata. Others may have the abdomen background color red instead of black. They can be identified by their distinctive markings, their occurrence only in colonies, and a characteristic, rapid, side to side flight pattern prior to landing. All females are capable of stinging. Despite having drawn the loathing of humans, yellow jackets are in fact important predators of pest insects.[1]

How many times do the some mice reproduce?

How many times do the some mice reproduce?

Mice are fertile every 3-4 days. Are pregnant for 20-21 days. And are VERY fertile as soon as they give birth so if you keep the male and female together she will most likely have a litter every 21days or so as long as both are interested in breeding. Also depending on the size of the snake, there may only be a small age range of mice that it can eat......and snakes dont eat very often. Yes 2 males that are not housed together since birth will fight and likely kill eachother.....and sometimes ones that are will too. If you want a companian for him but do not want litters maybe see if you can get a retired breeder female. Would be older, unlikely to mate, and if she did, would likely only have small litters.

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Bed Bugs in Hotels: Bed Bug Travel Tips & Prevention when Traveling

Bed Bug Prevention When Traveling

If you stay in a hotel or motel, keep these bed bug travel tips in mind. it is important that you take some precautions to ensure that your room is bed-bug free before you settle in. In a recent survey by the NPMA, 67% of pest control professionals indicated that they have encountered infestations of bed bugs in hotels and motels. The NPMA recommends the following tips for bed bug prevention when traveling:
At hotels, pull back the sheets and inspect the mattress seams, particularly at the corners, for telltale stains or spots. If you see anything suspect, notify management and change rooms/establishments immediately.
Thoroughly inspect the entire room before unpacking, including behind the headboard and in sofas/chairs. If any pests are spotted, change rooms/establishments immediately.
If you do need to change rooms, be sure that you do not move to a room adjacent and/or directly above/below the suspected infestation. Bed bugs can easily hitchhike via housekeeping carts, luggage and even through wall sockets. If an infestation is spreading, it typically does so in the rooms closest to the origin.
Consider placing your suitcase in a plastic trash bag or protective cover during the duration of your trip to ensure that bed bugs cannot take up residence there prior to departure.
Remember: bed bugs travel by hitching rides. After your trip, inspect your suitcases before bringing them into the house. Vacuum your suitcase thoroughly before storing away. Consider using a garment hand steamer to steam your luggage, which will kill any bed bugs or eggs that may have hitched a ride home.
Wash all of your clothes - even those that have not been worn - in hot water to ensure that any bed bugs that may have made it that far are not placed into your drawers/closet.


Bed Bugs in Hotels: Bed Bug Travel Tips & Prevention when Traveling

Employee Login

We are almost there, we've added the employee log in feature. With this feature employees will be able to send messages such as customer scheduling requests and be able to check on there stops for the month from there mobile device. They will also be able to send messages to management and that will assist on product requests and fulfilling on special orders. We will also be setting up a customer log in section, so that customers can make Payments online.

We will be having many more additions coming soon.

Site is 95% operational

Well the site is 95% complete, we hope to bring you an updated pest library as well as a few more features. One feature we hope to bring to soon is ID the Pest. We will be accepting emails from you and we will do our best to ID the pest and send you some info on the insect. Check out : www.candepest.com