Tips from a New York Bed Bug (Pest Control) Expert
December 31st, 2008 | 
Author: New York City has been invaded. And as goes New York, so goes the nation. These ugly blood suckers are not only here in the Big Apple but they have hitched free rides by unsuspecting and unaware travelers spreading their generations out across the nation to many of the finest apartments, homes and hotels. As of now have spread all over the world.
Major cities are affected the most but small towns, USA, are not spared either.
In fact, it has finally gotten so bad that the major news media outlets, such as Fox News, NBC, and even weekly local papers, such as the Queens Chronicle, are finally shouting it from the roof tops what has already become a living nightmare to many thousands of New Yorkers on a nightly basis.
There can be no doubt that these disgusting tiny vampires gained a huge beach head in their invasion because of two responses of ours as a society…. the first one is embarrassment, to admit the problem, to get help. The second is the “help” wasn’t much help. DDT, the best chemical weapon we humans had to beat bedbug population down was outlawed awhile ago and many of the professional exterminators wouldn’t even touch a bedbug problem up until a few short years ago Connex Environmental was among the first to answer the call.
We have a different approach to bed bugs that not only involve pesticides but steam, We steam furniture, walls, doors and any crack and crevice where they might be hiding, several pesticides working together and a dust that goes behind the wall via electrical circuits, light circuits and any existing holes in the walls. You can go online and Google New York Versus Bedbugs and get more info on the going on with bed bugs in the city. Bedbug complaints to the city’s 311 hotline grew from 10,509 in 2006 to 22,218 last year and that’s just the people who call 311 don’t forget the people that do call exterminators and the do it yourselfers.
So, you may be wondering just how long can you escape from the clutches of such a nasty curse when they seem to be everywhere and closing in?
Well, I have some news that should have you sleeping better at night. If you follow these safety tips you should be able to reduce the odds immensely of your home or apartment ever getting invaded by this sleep destroying army of insects.
And if through no fault of your own, should you become one of the Big Apple bedbug statistics – you know you have a seasoned professional exterminator to come to your rescue. Connex Environmental Inc. We are available seven days a week. You can sleep safely at night knowing that Connex Environmental is on guard to defend your home from invasion whenever you need us. We have the solution to your bedbug problem. Call and ask us about our green pest Control solutions and people with allergies.
Since bedbug extermination is not a do-it yourself job — here are some things you can do to protect yourself and your home:
#1 Never, never and I repeat never, bring home a mattress you found in the street. Or a chair. Or a bookcase. Or a (fill in the blank). You get the idea, no? Now to most people this sounds like common sense and you are saying to yourself that you would never do such a thing…. but there are hundreds, and thousands of people who think they just won the dumpster diving lottery when they see that almost brand new Sealy posture pedic kicked to the curb. It doesn’t occur to them that it was thrown out for a reason. This includes ANY furniture. Bedbugs hide in wood joints too. New York has rich garbage, some of the richest on the planet…. much of it is tempting to drag home…. but please don’t. Those innocent days are over.
#2 Never buy a mattress from someone who collects and recycles old mattresses then flips them, selling them as new. Do I need to explain this one after reading #1? If you see a neighbor bringing in a recycled mattress better educate them quickly or soon his/her bedbug problem will be yours, I can guarantee it. Especially if your live in an apartment building. The more neighbors you educate about where they buy their mattresses, the safer you will be.
#3 – Even when you buy a new mattress from a reputable mattress company or store…. if they pick up your old mattress well, guess what? They are picking up other people’s old mattresses that very well may have been bedbug infested. And those mattresses go on their truck uncovered with bedbugs and bedbug eggs dripping all over the cab of the truck and your new mattress even though plastic covered comes into your home with some of them tiny bastards stuck on the new mattress covering or the delivery men’s shoes or pants cuffs. Remember, all it takes is one determined bug or egg sack and your are infested. Buy only from stores that do NOT take away the old mattress. Gone are the days when removal of the old mattress is considered a buying perk.
#4 – When moving and using a moving truck, ask them how often they spray their trucks. If they look at you like they don’t understand… get a moving quote from someone else. Insist on them doing a bug treatment before they pick up your stuff. Otherwise, seriously consider renting a U-Haul and get the cab sprayed by a professional. The peace of mind is worth it. You wouldn’t sit on a public toilet seat would you? In most cases, ANY moving expenses are a tax write off… check with your accountant. If your employer is relocating you, chances are they won’t mind picking up the tab if you explain why.
#5 – Have your new EMPTY home or apartment sprayed THOROUGHLY by a professional exterminator BEFORE you move in your things. If renting, your landlord should not have a problem providing this service. And unless you are buying a brand new home, never assume a home is clean of pests because it’s been empty for a time. Bed bugs can live up to a year without feasting on flesh. Insist that it is bedbug treated which is different from other pest control measures.
A professional exterminator will see to it that your new home is free not only of night time creepy crawlies but of any other household vermin that love to live rent free and make our lives miserable.
Next up, tips on how to protect yourself when traveling or when you have a house guest visit you.
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How to Wear Colour This Autumn
The first thing that hits you when you enter the shops this season is the bright colours reminiscent of the 80s. Some of the colour blocking and clashes can be quite alarming and you may wonder what you are going to wear this autumn. If in doubt, then consider buying a gift voucher as a perfect Christmas presents for women.
Don’t be too alarmed by the bright colours when you hit the shops. Remember there are other trends around this season and other ways to wear brights other than top-to-toe! A colour consultant can help you decide which colours are the best for your colouring. Let’s have a look at what trends are around and how to wear them.
Lace
Lace is available on the high street, mostly in black and light neutrals this season. Almost everyone can enjoy the look that lace gives to an outfit. If black is too harsh for your natural colouring, wearing a garment that layers black lace over a lighter neutral can give a softer more wearable look. Beware of lace though if your look is very natural as you might find it too fussy and will feel uncomfortable in it even for the evening.
Metallics
Metallics are popular this season for day and evening wear. You’ll find shimmery gold and silver fabrics and plenty of sparkly sequins. Most colouring types can wear gold or silver tones but if your dominant colouring is warm (red tones to the hair), gold tones will be more striking on you. If, on the other hand, you have a dominant cool colouring (silver, grey or ash blonde hair), silver will be much more flattering for you.
Checks
Laid-back plaid is relaxed and can give a feel of life in the country. Checks are ideal for the natural and classic style personalities as they give a pattern but are not outlandish. There are muted beiges which will suit the lights and softs (blonde to mid brown hair) and will work really well for the warms. Also present on the high street are the black and white and subtle grey tones. These will work better for those with a cool skin tone. If the check is bold with strong contrast it will work best on the deeps (dark hair and eyes) and the clears (dark hair, light skin, bright eyes). Be careful when using checks that they suit your body shape. If your body is very curvy the check will need to be cut on the bias to make it work. The safest way to wear checks is in your accessories such as bags, scarves and shoes.
Brights
Brights are everywhere! They come in dresses, tops, coats, shoes, tights and bags. They are fun and exciting but only you can decide how far you want to take them! If you are dramatic or creative you can really enjoy mixing shocking pinks with reds and purples, royal blue with cerise and bright teals and aqua. Everywhere you go you will find inspiration for new and exciting combinations. If you are more conservative in your look, maybe just add brights in small quantities either in bags and shoes, or in jewellery and belts. A hint can be just enough to give you a current look.
Author Bio: Christopher Scarles is the Managing Director of Colour Me Beautiful. Image consultants offer advice on all aspects of image including colour analysis, style consultations and make-up lessons. Colour Me Beautiful has hundreds of colour consultants all over the UK and Europe all of which can supply fantastic Christmas presents for women.
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Modernize your Kitchen with Kitchen Cabinets
Any modern kitchen is incomplete without matching kitchen cabinets. These contemporary kitchen cabinets will probably be the most expensive item gracing your kitchen. Hence it is necessary for you to do extensive research on modern kitchens in order to consider all the pros and cons of kitchen cabinetry before you finally decide to order one for your very own contemporary kitchen.
Normally base kitchen cabinets have great storage capacity. Consequently they are used the most. You will be astounded by the sheer variety available when you decide to buy kitchen cabinets. Most of these cabinets are equipped with large storage drawers which can be pulled out with ease. Some drawers do not need to be pulled out at all. They are equipped with a Push- to-Open system instead. This allows for increased storage capacity and also lends your kitchen a streamlined look well in sync with the modern ages. Apart from lending a sleek and trendy look to your kitchen, the shelves can be utilized for accommodating all your kitchen appliances conveniently. Essential small items like bulbs, tools and flashlights can be delegated to the small, concealed bottom drawer of your kitchen cabinet. You may also consider buying a few built in accessories for your cabinets in order to enhance the utility of your classy looking kitchen cabinets.
Kitchen cabinet doors provide you with abundant storage facilities too. These easy and convenient storage spaces doubling up as cabinets doors make your work easy. Retrieving things is no longer a back breaking task and you can relax as you work in your kitchen. Your kitchen cabinet door may well conceal a mini pantry where you can safely store away an amazing variety of non-perishable articles too. You can give your kitchen a simple yet classy look if you opt for wood cabinet doors. You will find that the kitchen cabinets meant for the European markets primarily consist of natural wood materials. Cabinet doors as well as the edges of the kitchen cabinets are finished with the same material. Cheap imitations or laminates are a strict no-no when you want to achieve an elegant look for your kitchen.
if you are looking to convert your large and old fashioned kitchen into a modern contemporary style kitchen, it is best to go for custom kitchen cabinets. You will get soft close hardware, solid compact drawers as well as natural wood veneers in ebony or light oak, all of which will be customized according to your specified requirements. Rosewood or Walnut veneers can be specially ordered as well. You can also choose to buy wholesale cabinet doors if you just want to alter the look of your kitchen without making extensive changes. The price may prove to be a little less if you decide to buy kitchen cabinets wholesale, however, you will lose out on the special look which will make your kitchen unique.
The customers of today are price sensitive and want value for money. Durable kitchen cabinets with a simple yet classy look are in and you will have to look for quality, sustainability and function if you are planning to remodel your kitchen.
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How NOT to Write a College Essay
Here are some of the most common mistakes students make, and why you should avoid them:
Students often repeat themselves in the college essay “just to be safe.” However, admissions officers have already read, or will read, the rest of your application. Reading the same thing twice is boring. Trust them to do their job and read the application as thoroughly as necessary. Give them some insight into your motivations and how they indicate your abilities. If you mentioned something briefly on the application, you can go into it in more detail in the essay.
Don’t do this:
“In freshman year I was in Key Club. It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot about helping others. I also joined the lacrosse team, which took up a lot of time. However, I still found time to volunteer at a soup kitchen every weekend. All of this demonstrates that I am responsible and capable.”
Whining about circumstances instead of explaining why/how you overcame them.
Nobody likes a sob story, no matter how true or heartbreaking it is. Don’t look for pity. Instead, show admissions committees how you surpassed difficulties to achieve a high GPA, leadership position, or some other accomplishment. Impress them with your determination.
Don’t do this:
“Because my parents had to get rid of the babysitter after we had money issues, I had to quit the soccer team to watch my little sister. It was a real shame to have to leave my teammates and give up the chance of being state champions, but family comes first, so I didn’t mind making the sacrifice.”
Talk about how you want to go to a particular college because it has a great reputation or you want to make money.
Many students want to go to a top school and make money. Why does this make you special and different? Self-promotion is a given. Instead, distinguish yourself through your desire to intensively study the subjects that interest you or to expose yourself to a wide range of ideas.
Don’t this this:
“University X is well-renowned, and many famous people like _____, ____, and ____ graduated from there. With a degree from University X, I’ll be sure to be a success in life and make my friends and family proud.”
Misrepresent your achievements and goals in the essay.
If you graduated in the middle of your class and have no extracurriculars/recommendations to back up the following…
Don’t do this:
“I was one of the top students in my school and hope to reduce world hunger or find a cure for cancer.”
The following need no example:
Use “cute” techniques to stand out.
Covering your essay in glitter and perfume, enclosing a link to a YouTube video of yourself performing goofy antics, or writing the entire essay in Pig Latin.
Say you want to go to College X in College Y’s application.
It’d be a shame to mix up the two essays and get into neither one as a result. Double check.
Include careless grammatical errors, overly wordy phrases, and clichés.
You already know the stakes are high when it comes to college admissions. Show admissions officers that you care enough about the process to write an amazing college essay.
Why the SAT is Like Monopoly
Think board games and the SAT have nothing in common? At first glance, sure. However, some of the strategies that can help you win in Monopoly can also help you beat the SAT. Good luck to everyone taking it tomorrow!
It takes money to make money. It’s great to study for the SAT, but only studying a few minutes each day is barely even worth your time. The SAT’s an all-or-nothing deal. Go for the most expensive properties possible (spend as much time studying as possible) in order to reap the biggest reward (a high SAT score).
Similarly, it’s great to buy SAT materials (properties), but if you don’t study intensively (build houses or hotels on your properties), their value will always be limited. The best SAT prep books increase in value to you when you “upgrade” them by learning what they contain.
2. The more railroads you buy, the better a return you collect from each one.
Studying for the Reading Section will help you with the Writing Section, and vice-versa. The more studying you do, the more it increases the benefit of your previous studying. Things start to click.
3. Everyone begins Monopoly with the same $1500. It’s how you use that money that makes all the difference.
Sure, there are a few rolls of the dice on the SAT too – you might get sick or have a noisy test center. However, everyone has the same amount of time on the SAT. It’s how you use your time that makes all the difference, and you need a refined strategy in order to succeed. The time you devote to studying, the strategies you use, and your familiarity with the SAT determine how you’ll do on test day.
5 Ways to Win the Hearts of College Admissions Deans
Sometimes it can feel like the college admissions deans are the popular kids everyone wants to date. Here are 5 strategies to help you win the affections of your favorite admissions dean.
It’s like having their closest friends vouch for you.
2. Apply on the day the college begins taking applications.
Be the first one to ask them to the prom and beat the competition.
3. Win the hearts of teachers and employers to get killer rec letters.
It’ll make them jealous and wonder what their college is missing.
4. If they “play hard to get” and waitlist you, be persistent (but don’t overdo it).
Otherwise, you’re just being creepy.
5. Donate several million dollars to the college.
When all else fails, showering them with money can do the trick.
5 Steps to Starting Your College Essay
“Where do I start?!” is probably the most common question students have about the college essay. It’s not like anything you’ve written before. It’s not a MySpace blog post, and it’s not an essay about “Great Expectations” or “Romeo and Juliet.” It’s something in-between: personal AND professional. How do you toe the line? I’ll cover that combination in future blog posts. For now, here are 5 tips to help you start writing the dreaded college essay.
Write any random potential anecdotes, details, or ideas as they come to you. You can work on connecting them later. It’s possible (and highly likely) you will write the most effective sentences of your essay only after a great detail of free-writing. Feel free to use any format that works for you in the brainstorming stage – it can be bullet points, an outline, or just a word or two. Your goal is just to get as much down on paper as possible.
2. Ask a friend to interview you.
Find someone you know and trust to ask you several questions about your passions, experiences, hobbies, authors, TV shows, etc. This is much more effective than the broad (and scary!) question: “What do you want to do with your life?” After having this focused interview, your “interviewer” will be able to give you extended feedback on your interests, strengths, and weaknesses. This will be helpful in figuring out your essay topic.
3. Use writing prompts.
Filling in the blanks can help you overcome writer’s block. Ex. “I like ____ because it makes me feel ____.” “A global issue that excites me is _____ because ______.” “I enjoy learning about ____ because ______.”
4. Browse your first-choice college’s website.
Since you’re probably passionate about your first-choice school, looking over its website may help you figure out themes to discuss in your essay.
5. Make a list of your passions.
You’ll notice the idea of passion comes up a few times here. That’s because passion is necessary for engaging writing. If you don’t enjoy what you’re writing, the admissions officers probably won’t either. On the other hand, if you’re clearly excited about whatever it is you have to discuss, it’s more likely the admissions officers will be, too.
5 Reasons Not to be Discouraged by a Low SAT Score
Every time SAT scores are sent out, I hear from many of you. Since the March results will be online this Tuesday (April 7), I posted this in advance so you can read it when you get your results. Many of you will do great (congrats in advance!), but others might not do so great (congrats on having a few more months of SAT fun!).
Enough doom and gloom, right? You want to hear the good news. Here are 5 reasons that a low SAT score on can actually be a good thing.
The SAT’s given several times each year: October, November, December, January, March, May and June. You’ll have plenty of time to prepare, especially since you’re already familiar with the exam.
Reason #2: You can still be the early bird when you submit your college application.
You can study hard and take the SAT in June or in the fall. You’ll still be able to submit your application on the day colleges begin accepting them. Applying early to college gives you a better shot because more seats are available.
Reason #3: You have more time to plan your applications and future.
Being forced to retake the SAT in June or in the fall means that you’ll have at least another few months to master the exam. You can still work on your personal statement, get recommendation letters, and cultivate relationships with alumni who can help you.
Reason #4: An addendum might help.
If your PSAT score (or high school entrance exam score) wasn’t an accurate indicator of your high school GPA, you can submit an addendum explaining that the SAT may not accurately reflect your potential in college either.
Reason #5: I’ll be there with you every step of the way.
As you study for your retake, you’ll have several months of Get Into College Blog posts to read, memorize, and share with your friends. All 100% free!
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7 Ways to Start the College Application Process with a Bang
To sum it up in two words, plan ahead. Far too many students begin thinking about college admissions only when they actually begin the application process. Unfortunately, the beginning of senior year can be too late to turn things around. Here are 7 ways you can get a jump on the college application process and maximize your chances.
A “brag sheet” is a list of all your activities and hobbies. It’s important to keep track of any recognition you receive so you can list it on your application. Freshman year of high school is not too early to begin compiling this list and thinking about how your academic interests and extracurriculars will come together on your application. The brag sheet and essay are the two “subjective” (interesting) criteria that admissions officers use to understand you.
2. Distinguish yourself through extracurricular activities.
Instead of joining every impressive-sounding club at your school, pick a few meaningful ones. Show a substantial contribution to your school and how that participation or leadership has influenced you. Be able to explain why you’re involved in a club and the contributions you made so admissions officers know you weren’t just shooting for a fancy title.
3. Look beyond your school to the community.
At top high schools, it can be difficult to gain leadership positions in school clubs when everyone else is going for the same position. If you’re in this situation, I recommend you pursue your extracurricular passions outside of school. Think about ways you can engage with the “adult world.” Opportunities exist through community organizations, nonprofits, and internships. Many students launch innovative fundraising campaigns for worthy causes or mobilize a group of peers to tackle a problem head-on. Teachers, parents, friends, and college counselors can help to plan and advise these endeavors.
4. Pay attention in class.
It’s amazing – if you pay attention in class instead of texting, talking with friends, or napping, you’ll actually be able to spend less time studying in your free time. That leaves more time for extracurriculars, SAT prep, and hanging with friends.
5. Cultivate relationships with teachers without being a suck-up.
Of course, #4 (above) is a big part of this. However, it’s not enough. Teachers are people, too, which means they like to be liked. Treat them with respect, but don’t be afraid to share your interests and passions with them. You might even make a joke or two during class every now and then (if appropriate). Come to extra help and find excuses to stop by and chat for a few minutes when they’re on hall duty or on their off period. The other kids will never have to know, and your GPA will benefit as a result. It never hurts to befriend those in power.
6. Visit the campuses of schools that interest you.
When you visit a college, you’re indicating your interest in going there. Colleges take notice of this and begin a file on you. One way colleges are ranked in “US News and World Report” is by their yield (the number of accepted students who choose to go to their college). For this reason, colleges accept the best students who are likely to choose their school upon being accepted. Convince them you’re one of those people.
7. Take the SAT early, and prepare for it right the first time.
Get the SAT out of the way by studying for it the summer before junior year and taking it in the fall of junior year. This allows you to focus on your GPA, extracurriculars, and relationships with teachers.