New Challenges for Bedbug Control in Nassau County, New York

We’ve all heard or used the saying, “Good night/sleep tight – don’t let the bed bugs bite.”

Oh, but they’re biting and in many cases, they’re taking a big bite out of the bottom line for hotels and other entities that entertain overnight guests. In the United States, reported cases of bed bug infestation have risen more than 70 percent in less than a decade, cropping up often in hotels, motels, dormitories, and apartments where there may be a high turnover in occupancy. Bed bug control in New York is suffering an even more serious hit, with some agencies reporting an increase in bed bug complaints of nearly tenfold in the just the last four years.

A bed bug infestation isn’t indicative of the level of cleanliness of a hotel. Even upscale hotels in the U.S. that are known for spotless facilities are finding the pests in increasing numbers, thanks to the ability of these creatures to hitch a ride in the luggage of international travelers.

If you live in New York, pest control experts in the city are generally well-versed in dealing with these bothersome insects pretty thoroughly and on short notice. I’d also suggest reporting the infestation to NYC 311, which functions as a clearinghouse for city government services and resources. The agency also keeps records and issues reports on infestations such as bed bugs, rats, and other pervasive pests.

About DQ Pest Control:

DQ Pest Control is a family-owned and operated New York animal control and wildlife removal company serving the New York metropolitan area and Long Island. Specialist David Quinn is a Nassau County exterminator with many years of experience in the family business.

My Best BUD Barney is a Rising Star in New York Termite Inspection

Barney the termite inspection dog and BOBO enjoy libations.

After years of experience in the family-owned Nassau County pest control business, I thought I'd learned most of the best tricks and gathered all the finest technologies necessary to stay at the top in my industry. When I met my buddy Barney, I almost felt like an amateur by comparison.

His reputation for loyalty and a strong work ethic preceded him. Even more impressive was his reputation for finding pests that other New York termite inspection experts – maybe even I – had missed. It was the kind of talent that was almost spooky, it was so uncanny. What could I expect from our first meeting?

Gregarious and demonstrative, Barney greeted me enthusiastically. He was shorter than I expected, but showed a forceful personality and held his own in the meeting. No hint of ego whatsoever, though, despite his superior talent. I have to say it was hard not to like the little guy, given his sunny disposition. OK, so he was easily distracted at first, but that's to be expected with a genius of this caliber.

Barney is a basset hound, a breed known for one of the sharpest noses in the canine world, second only to the bloodhound from which he descended. Having his talented snout on my side has been invaluable to my customers. I can't tell you how many times he has detected termites for a home buyer after they had been told by their home inspector that there was no termite activity. Within moments of entering an infested area, Barney homes right in on these destructive pests, placing his nose to the precise spot where they're nesting. Often, these are places where no evidence would be visible to the naked eye. Left untreated, these termites could have wreaked untold damage on the new owner's home.

Although termites are his specialty, Barney has also proven his worth in bedbug control in New York, helping to rat out pests from private homes, apartments, and hotels throughout the metropolitan area. Read my next blog to learn more about Barney's training through the Forensic & Scientific Investigations Canine Academy.

About DQ Pest Control:

DQ Pest Control is a family-owned and operated New York animal control and wildlife removal company serving the New York metropolitan area and Long Island. Specialist David Quinn is a New York exterminator with many years of experience in the Nassau County exterminating business.