Bird flu has faded somewhat from the headlines, but it has not disappeared. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called H5N1 or bird flu, continues to circulate among wild birds in the United States and around the world. For property managers, that deserves attention—but not panic. The CDC continues to describe the risk to the general
Pest control is one of those professions where you never really stop learning. That’s why this past Saturday, we were grateful that our technicians came together for a full day of pest control training and recertification. It was a chance to refresh the fundamentals, dig into the challenges our teams see in the field, share
And hopefully no bed bugs running through your bed. The Police sang about Too Much Information long before anyone could fall down an internet rabbit hole at 2 a.m. But if you’ve ever searched “Do I have bed bugs?” online, you know the feeling. Suddenly there’s too much information running through your head — and
New York City appears to be making real progress in its long-running battle with rats. That's good news. Bloomberg recently reported that rat sightings reported through NYC's 311 system fell approximately 22% during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The decline coincides with New York City's continuing effort
It’s been a pretty good summer to go to the movies. Christopher Nolan took audiences back to ancient Greece with The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung into theaters. If you haven't seen them- go! And because we’re Bell Environmental, watching Odysseus fight his way home and Spider-Man save the day naturally made us
The Best Clues to a Bird Problem May Be Right in Front of You Property managers usually notice a bird problem when they see birds. At Bell Bird Control, we often look for something else first: the evidence the birds leave behind. Droppings on the pavement. Nesting material tucked above a loading dock. Feathers around
New York City restaurants may soon get something many have wanted: year-round roadway outdoor dining. On August 13, the New York City Council approved legislation allowing restaurants to operate roadway dining throughout the year and to winterize outdoor dining areas. For an industry facing high costs and difficult operating conditions, that is welcome news. But
New York City restaurants have enough to worry about. Food costs. Labor. Rent. Deliveries. Customer reviews. Competition. Changing regulations. A mouse, cockroach or fly problem should not be added to that list. Yet recent New York City restaurant inspection records provide another reminder that pest problems are not simply unpleasant. They can become food-safety violations,
📍 I just got back from the 2026 National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) Eastern Conference in Atlantic City. A good chance to go back to basics on tactics and learn new things At Bell Environmental, we invest in real education that matters: keeping skills sharp, maintaining recertification credits, and staying ahead of what impacts our
36 Miles to the Client, a Clean Desk, and the Cost of Inertia 🚗☕🕶️ “It’s 36 miles to the client. We’ve got a full tank of gas. Half a cup of coffee. It’s dark. And yes… I’m wearing sunglasses.” 😎 We are not on a mission from God like Jake and Elwood in The Blues
