Port Jefferson Dickens Festival Supported by Suburban Exterminating Services

December 2, 2011
Smithtown, NY
For Immediate Release 


Suburban Exterminating Provides Pest Control Services for Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson
Beginning December 2, 2011 and running through December 4, 2011, the Charles Dickens Festival will be held in the Town of Port Jefferson.  Suburban Exterminating is proud to be providing rodent control services for the 16th annual festival.  Our goal is to allow our neighbors and customers to enjoy the festivities, foods and fun, and forget about the potential pests problems.


Suburban Exterminating has proved an industry leader in pest control and has successfully worked with the community for over 50 years.  Our services for events like the Dickens Festival eliminate the fear of health code violations, the spread of disease or panic through the crowds of people.  While it may not be the most glamorous job, it is an important one.  Suburban Exterminating’s pest control solutions allow for you to enjoy this holiday festivity with your families, pest free! 


The Dickens Festival begins with an opening ceremony on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30pm.  The town of Port Jefferson will be transformed into the Victorian village of the classic novel A Christmas Carol.  Characters will be dressed in traditional Victorian clothing and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future will be haunting the streets, as well as Ebenezer Scrooge.   There will be performances, shopping, charity opportunities and many more family-friendly events through out the weekend.  For more information on the Dickens Festival, visit http://www.portjeff.com/events/dickens-festival.


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The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Exterminating

Many people have taken it upon themselves to try “at home” extermination remedies, but the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found there was a rise in accidental poisonings. A national report detailed 111 toxic exposures between 2003 and 2011 when dealing with bed bugs. Eighty nine of these cases were in New York. In January, The Wall Street Journal reported that bed bugs are developing enzymes to protect themselves against pesticides.“In New York City, bedbugs now are 250 times more resistant to the standard pesticide than bedbugs in Florida, due to changes in a gene controlling the resilience of the nerve cells targeted by the insecticide, researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst recently reported.” Lab tests show that bed bugs can survive 1,000 times the lethal dose of pesticides from 10 years ago.

The dangers of overdoing it in at-home extermination do not lie simply with bed bugs. There are many other pest controls that can cause toxic exposure if not handled by the professionals. Additionally, many pest’s waste will cause damage to your home and could be detrimental to you health. In June 2011, a Montauk man died from overexposure to toxic mice droppings. Hantavirus is a lung infection caused by materials found in rodent droppings, urine and saliva that are breathed in. While this recent case is very rare, avoid the risk of exposure by calling professional exterminators.

There are a few ways to avoid toxic exposure to at-home pesticides, but the safest bet is to call the professionals if you suspect an infestation.

• Don’t over apply insecticides.
• Always wash treated bedding/areas.
• Wear gloves and a mask when treating areas of suspected rodent infestation. Wash your hands thoroughly after using any “over the counter” pesticide.
• If you experience any nausea, vomiting, dizziness or respiratory irritation after applying insecticides, seek the advice of a professional.
• Call Suburban Exterminating for a free estimate if you suspect you have bed bugs. (631) or (516) 864-6900.

Call a professional to avoid all fears of do-it-yourself extermination!

Employee Spotlight - Yolanda

Earliest Bug Memory: While climbing a tree in Farmingdale, an earwig went into Yolanda’s mouth. Gross!

 

A secret bug she really loves is spiders. Yolanda finds them intriguing, and they are, ranking seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms (Spiders of India, University Press)

Her favorite movie is Arachnophobia. She found the movie (centered on the fear of spiders) intense and the special effects well-done. She loves sci-fi movies.

Her surprising recent bug/wildlife encounter – brown and white finches (a type of bird) waited on her deck to be fed popcorn.

For friends, she says “don’t let the bedbugs bite!”

Yolanda's Favorite Movie Star

Congratulations to Bob Wiemer, General Manager of Suburban Exterminating, for becoming a member of Pi Chi Omega!!!

Bob Wiemer, General Manager

Pi Chi Omega is a national fraternity for pest control professionals. Membership in Pi Chi Omega is by invitation only, requiring nomination and endorsement by two current members. Pi Chi Omega members are some of the most dedicated and talented professionals in the pest control industry. Started in 1950 at Perdue University, the fraternity has nearly 450 members representing 38 states and 4 foreign countries. Pi Chi Omega aims to advance the science of pest control, promote pest control education, further public respect and confidence in pest control professionals.

Bob Wiemer joins another Suburban Exterminating entomologist, Lynn Frank, as member of Pi Chi Omega.

We are proud to have both employees as part of the Suburban Exterminating family!!!!

Craig Byer and Bob Wiemer