🎬 Summer Blockbusters Where Commercial Real Estate Steals the Show Ah, summer movie season. The time of year when heroes save the day, villains scheme… and office towers, shopping centers, and transit systems take more damage than any insurance policy could cover. As a commercial pest control professional, I’ve walked through my share of office
From Rats to Railroads and Pigeons to Planes: How Bell Environmental Helps Property Managers Make Sense of the Urban Jungle When we say Bell Environmental goes beyond pest control—we mean it. Yes, we eliminate rats, roaches, and all the usual suspects. But we also do something that’s just as critical for NYC and NJ’s commercial property
🚗 Top 10 Transportation-Themed Band Names 🚀 We can't always write about pest control issues, but still work in a Beatles song whenever possible. And because all playlists should come with turn signals. Happy Friday! Sing along on your commute home! 🚁 U2 Category: Cold War Spy Plane / Alt Rock Diplomacy Song: I Still
🎉 It’s the Big One: Welcome to the Supersized 25th Edition of the BOMA-NY Transportation Report 🗞️ June 2025 | BOMA-NY Codes & Regs Committee Welcome to Edition #25 — our silver-plated, scooter-swerving, heavily hyperlinked, and poetry-punctuated transportation report for New York City commercial property professionals who like their policy briefs with punchlines and footnotes. This
The Return of Brood XIV: A 17-Year Cicada Spectacle Takes Over New Jersey & Long Island This spring, the skies (and the soundscape) across parts of New Jersey and New York are buzzing—literally. After 17 years underground, Brood XIV cicadas have emerged, creating a rare natural phenomenon. While it's a fascinating entomological event, commercial property
We're mixing it up this week with something to help your summer driving and returning to an old theme of insect music. From infestations to FM stations — here are bands that give us earworms- … in only the best ways. 🪲 The Beatles Pest: Beetles Song: Help! The only beetles you welcome into your
🛣️ Born to Commute: Introducing the First-Ever BOMA-NJ Transportation Report 🗞️ June 2025 | Special Garden State Edition New Jersey, it’s your time to shine (or at least be seen through the road haze and airport delays). This isn’t just another transit roundup — it’s the first-ever BOMA-NJ Transportation Report, crafted specifically for New Jersey
Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract Canceled — What It Means for Property Managers As someone who works with building owners and facility teams daily, we focus on real-world risk reduction. One news story that deserves every property manager’s attention is the recent federal decision to cancel its vaccine development contract with Moderna—at a time when
The Analogy Of Public Officials Putting Their Heads In The Sand Has Never Been More Accurate As if the Avian Flu headlines weren’t concerning enough, a recent and bizarre international dispute is drawing attention: In British Columbia, a Canadian farm found that 27 of its ostriches tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. Canadian
Pest control in residential properties, including condominiums, coops, and rental apartment buildings, is a vital part of maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy living environment for owners and tenants. In New York City, warm spring weather and soupy summer humidity create unwanted pest encounters. During last week's wet weather, Bell Environmental responded to pests issues
