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Walnuts have been called a super food before, but Are you Forgetting something?

Super Food attributed to Fighting Flu and Increasing Memory and Learning... in mice.

Better down a couple more of these Scooby Snacks. According to the report given on July 10, 2010 at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) in New York, mice that eat walnuts are showing results that suggest walnuts could improve brain function. The research however is only being carried out on mice. (Thus the reason your pest control guy found it first) Mice that included walnuts in their diet showed “significant improvement in learning, memory, emotional regulation and motor coordination compared to the mice with no walnuts in their diet.” However, we cannot conclude that it will have the same results in humans, until we have had further studies.

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But don’t be shy in trying this out.  The Walnuts possess many other Super Food attributes.  The are high in antioxidants, with a good dose of healthy fatty acids, and a sprinkle of copper.  According to one super food diet you should grab a handful of these nuts each and every day!

How many should I eat per day?
Grab your nutcracker and eat six.

http://lilypink.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/superfoods-diet/

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Bulwark Exterminating is happy to endorse the walnut. All Natural, totally nutty, and wrapped in a lot of potential.  That’s a pretty big package for one small nut.

…And you may want to reconsider using walnuts in your mouse traps.  You’d only be helping your enemy get smarter.

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The bedbug epidemic is damaging many businesses.  Hotels, apartments, and other residential rentals are the more obvious victims to this spreading problem.  But they are not the only ones. Airplanes and movie theaters have been listed before, but this is a new one.  A retail clothing store gets hit and bad enough to close up shop for the 4th of July.  But this wasn’t just any retail clothing store, this was Hollister of New York, NY. And a few days later Abercrombie & Fitch closed for bed bugs as well.

How does this happen and what next?

Up until about 2 years ago the bedbug problem in the US was pretty much extinct.  Quoting the Illinois Department of Health’s website the bedbug “remains an occasional invader with infestations arising in homes and swank hotels as well as apartment buildings and homeless shelters.” Not only is this information  outdated, but it incorrectly reinforces the idea that bedbugs are associated with a lack of care on the establishments part.  It does correctly say that hosts have no idea that they are even catering to these blood suckers. “The bed bug’s adaptation to humans is so complete that its bite is rarely felt until well after the bug leaves its victim.” Thus controlling this epidemic is extremely difficult because by the time the problem is realized it’s a full blown infestation. And hosts will unknowingly carry them from hotel to home, from home to the retail store, from the retail store to the movie theater. Bed bugs will infest any location frequented by humans.

Fortunately getting rid of bedbugs in sheets and linens isn’t too difficult. The pest control company in New York assisting Hollister wants to assure people that the clothes will be fine.

“Bedbug expert Timothy Wong, the technical director of M&M Environmental who worked with Moving Right Along to help treat Hollister’s merchandise and is intimately familiar with the case, says that the clothes are fine after undergoing fumigation in an off-site warehouse — that process is foolproof (and smellproof — you’d never know the clothes had been treated, Wong says)”

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/07/is_hollisters_bedbug_problem_r.html

But the problem could be far from over.  If the bedbugs hit both Hollister and Abercrombie and Fitch then the pests could be coming from a warehouse.  Plus, it’s going to be difficult for the stores to regain the millions lost while the problem is being solved.

http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pcbedbugs.htm

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/07/03/2010-07-03_bedbugs_shutter_2nd_store_seaports_abercrombie__fitch_infested.html

http://mmbuzz.mandmenvironmental.com/2010/07/bed-bugs-shut-down-new-york-retail.html

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Michele

…We live in a neighborhood with scorpions and my experiences with them differ from some of the things she states…

Fact: Your house COULD become infested with scorpions!

We used to kill between 7 – 12 a NIGHT on our property before we found a good pest control company. On one bad day we found 4 inside the house DURING the day. One on the wall behind the microwave, one on the ceiling above the kitchen island, one in the kitchen sink, and one in our son’s bedroom. I have neighbors who have reported killing up to 30 on their property in one night.

Fact: Pesticides ARE effective against scorpions.

After the above mentioned fateful day, we switched our pest control company to the only one in the valley who will guarantee scorpion service. I will not identify the one we switched from, but the one we switched to is Bulwark Exterminating. (I have no involvement with them, other than as a satisfied customer). We immediately began seeing dead scorpions on our property and now only find about 1 scorpion a YEAR inside the house.

The TYPE of landscaping doesn’t seem to make a difference in this neighborhood. Folks with desert landscaping have just as many scorpions as those with lawns. However having a lot of debris in your yard gives scorpions more places to hide and invites them to stay. No matter what your landscaping tastes, keep a clean yard!

However, I will full heartedly agree with the PROTECT YOURSELF AT HOME statements. A pretty good article, just not fully my experience as someone who lives and deals with scorpions.

March 31, 2007

Gilbert

Regarding the scorpions being territorial – maybe true or not, if one territory means one “brick block”. Every night I walk out with a black light and find a scorpion in between a brick block and another next block to it. I spray them with scorpion killer from ACE hardware, instantly they drop and tries to crawl up but drops and dies.

One pest company from the several of them I tried, only one, had an impact with scorpions, you’re right Michelle, BULWARK, call them and let them know what they’re up against and they will treat your home with necessary chemicals.

As far as sealing your home, I caulked cracks, gaps in my entire house. Resealed doors and windows, screened air vents and light sockets, even outlet/telephone switch. Once thats done, fog your attic and keep an eye for the next 24 – 48 hrs. They will come out. If you’re sealed only one way out – out of the attic to outside of the house.

My son suffers respiratory problems – a scorpion sting will affect your respiratory process, and if yours is weak, like my sons, it very dangerous.

April 1, 2007

Scorpion caught in marble sink.

Scorpion Myths and Rumors

There are indeed a ton of scorpion myths and rumors.  The most common rumor is that little scorpions are more deadly than big ones.  Not entirely true.  The little one’s, as in the smaller species of Bark Scorpions, are more dangerous than that bigger ones, the Dessert Hairy.  But within the same species the little ones venom cannot be conclusively deemed more potent than a large one. Speculation on whether the little one’s lack control over the amount they inject is pure speculation.

Here are a few other myths that we have heard- Myth: Pouring alcohol on a scorpion will cause itself to sting itself to death. Fact: Scientist believe that scorpion’s are immune to their own venom.  Myth: Scorpion’s laying eggs in the walls. Fact: Scorpions don’t lay eggs.  “Scorpion eggs” are carried inside the mother and the mother gives live birth. Myth: Scorpions will reproduce 5 to 6 times a year. Fact: The gestation period of a scorpion is around 3 months. Most bark scorpions will only reproduce once a year.

Just thought you’d like to get your scorpion facts straight.  If you’d like more info then check out the resources below.

Useful Scorpion Resources:

Scorpion Report – Phoenix Scorpion Hot Spots

Scorpion Videos

Scorpion Guru

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Happy 4th of July from Our Family to your Family.

The country we live in has problems. The country we live in has borders. The country we live in suffers. The country we live in is diverse. The country we live in has divisions.

But who doesn’t have problems. Who doesn’t have borders. Who doesn’t suffer.

The United States is not perfect but the US is still our home and our country. Its a country built on freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Go out and celebrate the Good that is still found in the roots of our homeland. Hold on to those roots and stand up for freedom, for the American dreamers, the American way. The America of the past. The America of Today.  And the America that we can still build together.

To our forefathers. To our founding fathers. To those that fight for a better future. For our friends. Our service men. Our families. Let us stand united.  Let us be one Nation.

Happy 4th of July.

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There are a number of reasons to use baits over sprays.  One of which is that many insects (i.e. cockroaches, crickets, spiders, and ticks) may have quicker reflexes then you. So trying to spray them with a can of RAD may not hit them. But there is even a better reason to use baits. Baits have a great transfer rate. And if the family of bugs shares the bait then you will knock out the entire colony! So baits are often the better choice. Just sit back and relax. Let the bait do its magic. Sure it may take a little longer for that roach to turn upside, but when dealing with a roach problem wouldn’t rather have 1000 dead roaches over 1 sprayed roach? Just thought you’d like to know.

Thanks for visiting and if you need more pest control tips, then don’t hesitate to ask.

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Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

Or was it the scout motto?

DO a good turn daily.

Not quite what I am looking for…

Maybe it’s just good karma.

How do you say thanks to such a great blog post about you or your company?

A very satisfied customer Bulwark Exterminating posted this wonderful post about our Charlotte Pest Control Service. And I can’t quite recall what fortune cookie saying might best relay my gratitude, but what I do know is that a link for me is a link for you.  Its seems only fair.  Anytime someone opens up a conversation with us it’s only courteous to respond.  So thank you for your wonderful post.

One Good  deed …uh…   Link ….   Post Deserves Another.

What I can promise is that if you link to us then we will return the favor.  It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but I promise that someday I will return that favor.  We like connecting with real people.

While we are at it we like for you to meet Claudia. Check out her Decorating Blog.

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As we recently posted, we are currently sending out our customer surveys for 2010.  We send surveys to all of our active customers.  The surveys require about 200 man hours just to get them sent out. They will require close to the same when inputting the surveys.  And they will require many more hours of manger’s time reviewing and ultimately improving.

Setting a bench mark isn’t always easy.  It requires that individuals take a real look at where they are in relation to where they want to go. These measurements will determine future evaluation of where one has been.  All in all, these numbers are a true statement of progression or digression. Our previous posted score for the surveys was that of 2007. We had a customer referral rate of 94%.

94% of Customers surveyed in 2007 and 2008

Meaning of all the customer surveys we received back from our active customers, 94% Answered the survey “Yes” for “Would you recommend Bulwark’s pest control service to a friend?” This was higher then all previous scores. In 2008 the difference was 1/10th of a percent so we left the score.

Bulwark Exterminating’s 2009 survey warrants a new title.

Last year’s customer satisfaction rose across the board, but Bulwark was suprised at just how much the percentage changed. The score moved 3 percentage points and went from 94% to 97%.

97% Recommended. 100% Guaranteed

The increase in customer satisfaction was attributed largely to proactive retention measures, new customer welcome calls, follow-up calls on callbacks, and tech service improvements. In a year when most numbers meant a down economy, Bulwark was able to buckle down and work on keeping customers happy.  With a 3% improvement, Bulwark employees have received a huge pat on the back.

Bulwark currently service 50,000 plus customers through out the United States. While Bulwark’s customer count pales in comparison  to other national pest control companies, Bulwark is satisfied overall that close to 50,000 homes would recommend Bulwark’s pest control services to a friend.

Customer Satisfaction is becoming Customer Conversion

Taking care of customers and putting them first turns customer in to “Sneezers” as Godin in Purple Cow puts it.  Being good just isn’t good enough these days.  Smart consumers know the difference between good and “Great.” Disneyland is iconic for providing a “Disney Experience”.  They understand that putting smiles on their customer’s faces is what brings in more and more customers, year after year.  The day that Disney stops worrying about their Princesses catering to the dreams of little girls is the day Disneyland looses it’s savor.  J.D. Powers knows that a company that listens to the consumer and gives the consumer what they want plus a little more, is a company mastering customer conversion. Customers that are wowed to the point that they become “advocates”.  These advocates become Facebook fans.  Those Sneezers become twitter followers. Customer Converts are infectious and spread viral word about companies they love. Spreading the love via a recommendation makes a friend happy.  It makes the giver happy when the friend is treated well.  And the business is happy, because one happy customer is now two happy customers. Win-Win-Win.

We hope that you will call the Bulwark Pest Control team in your area and experience the difference yourself.

Bulwark Exterminating is

97% Recommended & 100% Guaranteed.

Call Bulwark Pest Control today.

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Phoenix Roach Pest Control By Bulwark Exterminating. Cockroaches are not a favorite dinner topic, but they sure do enjoy eating your leftovers. Call Bulwark.

Cockroaches Found in Phoenix

American Roaches, German Roaches, Oriental Roaches, and a few other roaches are found reproducing by the thousands, and millions in the city of Phoenix. Have a roach problem? Call Bulwark today.

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Each year Bulwark sends out a letter and survey to all of their customers. It’s quite simple, Bulwark wants to know how they are doing. It’s a report card for each of their branches. Yes. Each survey is read and scored. Each comment is taken seriously. Bulwark believes in listening to their customers.

If you are a Bulwark Customer and would like to take the survey then please visit www.GradeBulwark.com each customer may only take the survey once.

Bulwark also operates a quicker more simple survey to grade their techs and each individual service, www.GradeYourService.com

Thanks again for your feed back.

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