Bird and Bee Removal

How can you proof something against bees?

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:26:12 +0000

Bee-proofing is the practice of methodically removing or restricting access to potential AHB nesting sites. This practice is beneficial for many reasons. Naturally, if an area is bee-proofed, the potential for feral (or wild) colonies to move into that area is greatly lowered and, as a result, the risk of stinging incidents is also lowered. In addition, colonies that establish themselves inside a wall or around a structure must be eradicated immediately by a PCO. This process can be expensive and often requires structural repair (which also costs time and money). Bee-proofing a property not only makes the area safer, but it also saves time and money. It is an ongoing process that requires an initial set-up procedure to address a majority of the sites on a property. It also requires follow-up inspections to maintain the bee-proofed area.

Residents often deal with many sorts of insect issues—ants invading the kitchen, mosquitoes hovering around a backyard gathering, wasps constructing a nest in the doorway, etc. However, there is a difference between these somewhat routine occurrences and an interaction with Africanized Honey Bees (AHB). Generally, any problems insects cause to people can be fixed with a little common sense and some bug spray. But, when an AHB nest is disturbed, several hundred bees can come out to defend the nest and chase the victim for over ¼ mile. The resulting amount of stings is greatly increased from that of European bees, and children, the elderly, and pets especially are not able to sustain many stings. Therefore, it is important that any potential AHB nesting sites be eliminated by bee-proofing the property.

How should I handle pest bird problems from a health perspective?

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:25:48 +0000

Using our understanding of how nuisance birds play a role in disease transmission, we can develop a few guidelines when dealing with bird infestations.

First and foremost, bird infestations are to be taken seriously but not irrationally. Remember, pigeons walking around your park bench are not cause for panic, while twenty birds living in the roof-top air ducts of a restaurant is a serious health concern requiring action.

Second, you must take the proper precautions when tackling bird control projects. Respirators, goggles and protective clothing must be used when cleaning up bird sites, particularly enclosed areas out of the sun with large amounts of droppings and nesting material.

Finally, it is not enough to remove the birds, it is crucial to exterminate all the ectoparasites and thoroughly disinfect the site.

What can I do to prevent a bed bug infestation?

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:25:17 +0000

The dispersal of bed bugs is passive in that they rely on their hosts for distribution. They are very successful “hitchhikers” by traveling via luggage, furniture, clothing, bedding and baggage.

Prevention must be directed towards the establishment of careful inspections of all mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and headboards on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis in efforts to detect introductions at an early stage. Efforts should also be made to seal areas that are attractive to bed bug harborage, such as cracks in baseboards and wooden bed frames. Bed Bug mattress encasements are a recent development that must be made part of any preventative program.

Education through the use of fact sheets and regular training, which we can offered to the housekeeping and engineering staff of any hotel, motel or cruise ship, are extremely important if bed bug activity is to be caught early on and eliminated.

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