Environmentalism

A New Eco-friendly Solution Backed up by a Rigorous Protocol Means Bad News for Bed Bugs

Have those pesky tiny bugs finally met their match? Until now, to curtail a bedbugs infestation, most methods were time consuming, not efficient and/or requiring heavy use of toxic products. In this new “green” era, Decongreen Inc, a company in California has developed an efficient protocol using formulations that are safe for people and pets to treat any dwelling infested with the pest.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2010 — Largely eradicated as pests in the early 1940s, bed bugs have been resurgent in the past decade to near epidemic proportions (amongst industrialized nations) and have infested dwellings, businesses, and institutions, etc. The National Pest Management Association reported a 71% increase in bed bugs calls between 2000 and 2005. A pest-management company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed that 25% of the 700 hotels they surveyed between 2002 and 2006 needed bed bugs treatment. In 2003, a brother and sister staying at a Motel chain in Chicago were awarded $372,000 in punitive damages after being bitten by bed bugs during their stay. These are only a few of the reported cases since the turn of the 21st century. The resurgence of infestations led the United States Environmental Protection Agency to hold a National Bed Bug Summit April 14-15, 2009.

There are several ways in which dwellings can become infested with bed bugs. One common way is for them to be picked up while traveling or when staying at temporary lodging such as hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, hostels, or motels — which are places that have been traditionally associated with an increased risk for housing bed bugs due to their higher rate of turnover and continual influx of temporary residents.

A key to rapid control of an infestation is an immediate response to any signs of contamination. Prevention can go a long way too.

Decongreen Inc. has developed an efficient, eco-friendly and lasting solution to eradicate and control the pest. The efficacy of the product has been tested by researchers in entomology at UCDavis and Virginia Tech,. The product is comprised of 2 different solutions: the first one has 100% kill success after 4 hours of exposure on the mature specimens, the 2nd prevents the complete development of the reproductive system in new nymphs, stopping the cycle of new birth. The solutions are biodegradable and non-toxic for people, pets and plants. The products are applied according to a strict protocol designed to reach the most remote places possible. Furniture, Walls, baseboards, vents… get treated.

For the Hospitality Industry which has a high vulnerability due to constant exposure to travelers, and an obligation to provide a safe environment for their customers, this product could be a knight in shiny armor. Following Decongreen Inc.’s protocol, a hotel room can be disinfected and released within 3 days, which is an excellent turn over time for this kind of procedure. Saving time, money and keeping the rooms environment safe. As an added bonus the solutions also kill mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses and remove odors.

For complete protocol information and pricing contact the company headquarters in Los Angeles.

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