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Debunking Healthcare Bed Bug Myths
The notion of a bed bug issue within a healthcare facility is likely to bring forth fear and worry in the minds of employees. There are a lot of myths swirling around this pest. It’s important to...
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Keeping Birds in Mind
Many don’t realize that, while birds may sing a pretty song, they can have a seriously negative impact on your business. They are riddled with potentially dangerous viruses and parasites, and can...
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The Key to Avoiding a Fruit Fly Problem
Fruit flies are one of the most prevalent nuisance pests found in kitchens across the United States. Unfortunately, if your kitchen happens to be what your business relies on (i.e. restaurants or...
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When Construction Lets in Pests
When construction has begun on a building, whether you’re building from the ground up, making repairs, or putting on addition, there is no doubt that this allows for heightened pest pressures. Holes...
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A Greener Approach to Pest Control
When it comes to pest control, many people think of chemicals and potentially dangerous removal tactics when it comes to the safety of the pest. Many don’t realize that there is a smart, safe, and...
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Supermarkets: Then versus Now
The way businesses are run is constantly changing and shifting with the times. This is especially true for the supermarket industry. We caught up with Ed McConnell, a Western employee for 26 years and...
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Commercial News Round-Up
From the increasingly frustrating rat problem in New York City to tips on how to keep your business pest-free, our commercial news round-up keeps you in-the-know when it comes to commercial pest...
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NYC’S Department of Health Letter System
When it comes to NYC pest control and the restaurant grading system, New York’s Department of Health doesn’t let anything slip by their radar. They’re sure to keep an eye out for even the slightest...
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Recurring Commercial Fly Control Issues
Commercial fly control is an issue many kitchens face – but just a few small changes can help prevent these small intruders from wreaking havoc in your business. Fly control issues, if not dealt with...
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Restaurant Structural Issues
Effective restaurant pest control is contingent on proactive sanitation – but it’s also dependent on the structure of the restaurant itself. Western’s NYC Branch Manager, Jim Lukacs, shed some light on...
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Why Your Chain’s Restaurant Pest Control Needs to Stay Top-of-Mind
When it comes to larger, chain restaurant pest control, there are often a number of people that important information and initiatives must go through before a decision is made. Unfortunately, this...
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Where Commercial Bed Bugs May be Hiding
Commercial bed bug control lies in more than just beds – especially in a large metropolis such as New York City. Bed bugs are known for their ability to hitchhike and travel from location to location....
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Understanding Your Business’ Bird Problem
When business owners think of the pests, the first ones that may come to mind are cockroaches or flies. But pests are more than insects – they include other animals such as rodents and birds as well....
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Bed Bug Dogs: Searching a University versus a Hotel
Bed bug sniffing dogs come in all shapes and sizes – and what one can handle from a building perspective versus another differs as well. Western’s canine bed bug scent-detection program is extremely...
View ArticleUpcoming Western Pest Services Seminars
The month of January is a busy one for us! Western is sponsoring TWO seminars coming up in Delaware and Pennsylvania. These educational seminars will give you all the information your business needs...
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Storage Issues in NYC
When it comes to cities like New York City, storage opportunities are often difficult because apartments and businesses are smaller than those found in the suburbs. If your business or apartment...
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Seagulls in South Jersey
Seagulls are a common sight down the shore and the sound of them often evokes memories of summertime fun. But seagulls also have the ability to harm the exterior of buildings and potentially spread...
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Mopping: What You’re Doing Wrong
In commercial kitchens, you may not realize that what employees are doing to help clean may actually be creating commercial pest control issues. For many restaurant owners, this is specifically true...
View ArticleBuilding Out Your Pest Control Services in 2014
Taking on 2014 may mean approaching certain strategic aspects of your business in a new and revitalized way – and this includes your pest control. No matter what industry you may be in, your approach...
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Property Management: Why Diligence Matters
When it comes to property management, dealing with tenant-related pest control issues is a tricky task. It often requires effective and healthy means of communication, but, in most cases, it also...
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