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Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:15 am | Updated: 12:40 pm, Wed Mar 14, 2012.

BURLINGTON CITY Moynelle Michael-King had lived in her Taylor Avenue home for five years when she suddenly got unexpected roommates.

Six-legged ones.

A mass of bedbugs invaded her house, which is half of a double, in July 2010. They crawled through cracks in the walls, skittered across the floor when she turned on a light, and dropped on her as she slept.

I couldnt even put my hand in a drawer, said Michael-King, an Army veteran who works as a music teacher.

Named for their proclivity for hiding around the bed, the bloodsucking parasites are brown and to 3/8 inches long. They can lurk in the seams of chairs and couches, between cushions, and in the folds of curtains. They come out to feed on blood about every five to 10 days, but can survive for more than a year without feeding, according to the National Institutes of Health.

The critters have driven Michael-King out of her home.

So far, the problem has cost her $5,000 in extermination fees and lost personal items she has had to ditch. While shes thankful to be staying with friends in Robbinsville, the commute to her job in the Camden School District has only added to the toll, and shes still paying $1,400 a month for her mortgage.

Michael-King said the infestation which also includes roaches started about the same time that a revolving door of roommates took up residence next door. Strong cooking odors came from next door, construction noises rumbled, and mattresses were left leaning against the side of the house, she said.

She turned to the city for help.

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AMBLER, Pa., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergy Technologies LLC has signed an exclusive distribution contract with Hospi-Tel, allowing it to represent and sell ActiveGuard Mattress Liners throughout the hospitality industry nationwide.

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Hospi-Tel, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hospitality and healthcare products, will exclusively represent ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to all hotels, motels and other lodging facilities throughout the country.

According to Joseph Latino, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Allergy Technologies, working with Hospi-Tel represents a significant growth opportunity for ActiveGuard Mattress Liners.

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Hospi-Tel to distribute ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to such a broad spectrum of this audience," Latino said. "Hospi-Tel already sells products to an array of industry segments that represent an ideal prospective customer base for our product. This distribution agreement clearly represents tremendous growth potential for both us and Hospi-Tel; a true 'win-win' relationship."

Hospi-Tel will be distributing ActiveGuard in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and will likely grow pending registration for the product's use in Mexico, Canada, the balance of the Caribbean and other countries.

David Freedland, President of New Jersey-based Hospi-Tel Mfg., Co., is excited about working with Allergy Technologies to introduce ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to new and emerging customer bases.

"We are pleased to be representing the ActiveGuard Mattress Liner. It provides Hospi-Tel with an innovative, effective and novel product solution that we can offer to our customers looking for a preventative and active tool in fighting bed bugs," Freedland said. "We are impressed by the results of the extensive testing Allergy Technologies has done with ActiveGuard and know that it meets our standard of excellence to be a member of the Hospi-Tel family of products we offer. We are confident it will meet with widespread acceptance. We're going to focus on making this the new standard for reasonable care as a pro-active preventative solution within the country's hospitality industry."

ActiveGuard is the only pro-active strategy for preventing a potential bed bug infestation.Distinctly different, and a powerful enhancement to encasements, these liners actually kill bed bugs within 72 hours; even those resistant strains studied!These thin and breathable liners are easily installed onto mattresses and box springs by housekeeping staff, and kill bed bugs and dust mites continuously for up to two years. Extensively lab and field tested, ActiveGuard's ability to keep on killing bed bugs provides continual protection against any adult bed bugs, nymphs or eggs that may be introduced into a hotel room.

About Hospi-TelHospi-Tel Mfg. Co. was founded in 1976. Since its inception, Hospi-Tel has been dedicated to manufacturing shower curtains and cubicle curtains exclusively for the contract market. This focus has led to the expertise necessary to produce products that are designed to meet the rigors of the markets the products are used in, as well as provide outstanding award winning customer service. We are proud to be known as industry leaders and innovators that find solutions to the many unique applications that are an everyday occurrence.

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Why Alco NJ Animal and Pest Control is a leading pest control company in dealing with the increasing bed bug epidemic in 2012.

New Jersey (PRWEB) March 08, 2012

Bed bugs have been known to humans for thousands of years, but they have recently returned to the Eastern United States in record numbers. To some, these little bugs might just seem like minor annoyances, but if one knows enough about them they will be able to see why they need to be eliminated from human habitations. These minuscule hemoparasites cause uncomfortable skin welts, decrease the sanitary standards of your living space, and are incredibly difficult to remove. This means if someone gets a big infestation you might have to spend thousands of dollars and destroy some of your cherished possessions. It will definitely be a lot more painful if you don't hire a knowledgeable pest control professional.

There are some theories as to why bed bugs have returned in recent years. One is that there has been a change in the methods extermination used by pest control companies. Regardless of the reason it is important to contact a trained professional to deal with them. Alco NJ Animal & Pest Control is perfectly suited to dealing with any pest control problem you might have, but especially bed bugs. Alco specializes in humanely dealing with pest problems from both a human and animal perspective. For example: say bed bugs have infested the king-sized bed someone receives as a wedding gift. Alco understands how sentimental an object like this is, so delicate methods will be used to remove the bugs without harming the bed. Considering bed bugs have recently increased their population in nearby New York City over twofold, its satisfying to know that Alco keeps up with the latest methods.

Alco NJ Animal & Pest Control has recently begun to expand to New York in order to deal with the massive influx of bed bugs in recent years. This new offshoot company, Alco Pest NY, has its own website and contact information to better assist residents of that state in dealing with their bed bug problems. Alco deals with every sort of client, whether they are residential, commercial, or government. Some of the company's most important state and county government clients include the Bergen County Police Department, the Bergen County Court House, and the Passaic County Housing Authority. The company's owner, Alan Constantino, even gave a talk about bed bugs for the New Jersey Environmental Health Association in 2007. Alco will use this knowledge to combat bed bugs in both New Jersey and New York State in order to ensure the epidemic is brought back under control.

Some common questions we are asked include:

"What is a bed bug?"

Bed bugs are small hemoparasitic insects that live inside of human habitations. The word hemoparasite means the bugs feed on human blood, which they do at night while their prey, humans, are sleeping. They hide in clothes, bedsprings, and cracks in the wall. They will live wherever they can fit, and wherever they think they won't be found. Bed bugs are in the insect order known as Hemiptera, also known as the true bugs. These insects are all relatively small and ovular, and they resemble beetles except for the fact that they lack mandibles and hard outer wing casings. The mandibles on true bugs have been modified to become sucking mouthparts, which in bed bugs are used to pierce human skin. Aphids are also true bugs, and their mouthparts are used to pierce plants to suck sap.

"Where did bed bugs come from?"

Bed bugs are thought to have come from the ancient Middle East, but they spread quickly around the world because their preferred source of blood, humans, did as well. They were recorded as a nuisance by many ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans.

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Alco NJ Animal and Pest Control Expands into New York in 2012 while Bed Bugs Expand Across the East Coast

21-02-2012 17:25 Have bed bugs, roaches, rats and other pests moved into your New Jersey home? Find out for certain with an inspection from the pros at Amco Pest Services. They can detect termites eating through your wall, ants digging under your home, bed bugs lurking in your sheets and other threats to you and your family. Call to schedule your service appointment. Visit us http://www.yellowpages.com

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NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no general consensus on the economic outlook for small businesses in New Jersey. There are as many opinions as there are economists. But no matter what the economists say, most every small business owner agrees that we have a long way to go. With low consumer confidence, tight credit, and stubbornly high unemployment, small businesses are still facing unprecedented challenges. But small businesses can't use that as an excuse. There are still plenty of opportunities for those businesses willing to seek them out.

Last year, Cowleys Termite & Pest Services experienced double-digit growth. 

"Technological advances continue to change the way we run our business. Our exceptional growth rate in 2011 can be largely attributed to embracing new marketing avenues and pest control technologies. There is a misconception that the pest control of today is no different than the pest control of decades ago. The reality is that it's a whole different ballgame starting with more stringent regulations of pesticides. Today's pest control operator must be willing to incorporate new proven technologies that satisfy our customers. For example, with bedbug infestations, we have added bed bug heat treatments to kill the insects with no pesticides at all as well as canine detection dogs able to sniff out a single bed bug. With termite control, we are now offering Altricet(R), a powerful 'green' termiticide for environmentally conscious customers. Also, to better serve our customers, we have new behind-the-scenes routing software to more efficiently schedule our crews," said Bill Cowley, owner of Cowleys Termite & Pest Services.

Cowleys has positioned itself to meet those changes in business operations in 2012 and beyond by implementing a methodical marketing and business plan that integrates and utilizes today's Internet technologies and social media. Although diversified into three distinct business units including termite and pest control, nuisance wildlife, and bird solutions, customers still have the peace of mind of dealing with Cowleys - one business with an earned reputation for excellence. 

To match its three business units, Cowleys implemented three entirely new websites. Each site is content-driven, offering structured, summarized, and highly informative material designed to educate homeowners and businesses with concise, timely information on pests, birds, and nuisance wildlife - all with just a few clicks. This centralized database of key information compiled and summarized from research institutions and other objective sources will give homeowners and businesses the information they need to make objective, informed decisions with regard to virtually any pest, wildlife, or bird infestation.  Resolving pest infestations are a team effort. With informed customers, infestations are removed more expeditiously and with better long-term results. 

Cowleys Termite & Pest Services, founded in 1991, has been helping New Jersey homes and businesses resolve all of their pest infestation problems, including overwintering bugs such as stink bugs, ladybugs and boxelder bugs. Cowleys also offers bird, rodent, and wildlife removal. For more information, visit http://www.cowleys.com or call 866-9-COWLEYS.

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Bill Cowley
Cowleys Pest Services
38 West Sylvania Avenue
Neptune City, NJ 07753-6733
732-897-9553

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