Magic hits the streets of New York City

3rd Ave Street Fair

Magic is a family owned business that understands what is really important, our children. This event gave Michele and Lexi a chance to hand out hundreds of insect themed coloring books and crayons to all the the kids passing by. They in turn gave us a big smile and thank you.

It seemed like everyone wanted to share a tale about their battle against Bed Bugs, Rodents or some other scurrying pest. Information regarding Integrated Pest Management, our Green Pest Control or Conventional Pest Control Services was provide with an invitation for a no cost estimate which made Mom and Dad Happy.

Hopefully you got to enjoy the beautiful day, unique vendors, food and entertainment offered.
We hope to see you at our next event "The Green Brooklyn... Green City Fair & Symposium" Thursday, September 24, 2009, Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Opening remarks at 11:30am, fair 12pm-6pm, Free and open to the public! 40 interactive exhibitor booths featuring hands-on activities for kids and adults alike!


Image courtesy of Brandon Remler

Brooklyn Green Business Summit 2009

Magic Pest Mgmt will participate at our 2nd Brooklyn Green Business Summit.
October 15, 2009 from 9 am - 5 pm.

Magic staff had a wonderful experience at this event last year. We fielded questions all day from the attendees regarding our Green Shield Certified Pest Control Services.

The Summit will help identify easy to implement and affordable ways to green your business, monitor and track your efforts, and of course report back to your customers. The summit gives you an opportunity to network with like-minded participants who know how to engage borough’s economic, social and environmental landscapes to grow their businesses and their lives.

See you all there.

2009 ANNUAL MCC
3rd AVENUE COMMUNITY BENEFIT STREET FAIR
September13, 2009 Third Avenue from 66th to 86th Street NYC

Bring the family by MAGIC PEST MANAGEMENTS booth* at the upcoming "Third Avenue Street Fair" one of New York's oldest, largest & most exciting annual street festivals. This 32 year-old festival presented by the 3rd Ave. Community Benefit Fund will be held on Third Ave from 66th Street to 86th Street in Manhattan on Sunday September 13th from 11am to 5:30pm.

Magic is a family owned business founded in 1960. Magic an industry leader provides Green Shield Certified Pest Control Service.

The Festival is managed by The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.There will be over 800 vendors selling crafts, clothing and ethnic foods.Three stages of entertainment are planned: one stage with children’s programming, Concert stage and the third stage will be live musical numbers performed by Off-Broadway and Broadway stars.

ONE MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND!!!

SO COME ON OUT AND JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES!!!

*Children will recieve a small gift while supplies last.

Magic to participate in 7th Annual Seniors Appreciation Week

Magic was happy to receive an invitation to the 7th Annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon. The event is sponsored by New York State Senator Shirley L. Huntley.

Magic is a family owned business founded in 1960. Owner Hal Byer (a senior) is the heart and soul of the company. Hal strives to pass on his values which is expressed in the staff's commitment to customer satisfaction. He is always there with a word of advise or support often sharing a person experience that he learnt a lesson from.

Hal's visionary leadership led Magic to become one of the countries first Green Shield Certified Pest Management Companies. Changing peoples perspective on "What Pest Management is?" has become a major goal at Magic. True Pest Control is a cooperative effort incorporating actions required by the client in conjunction with the service of a Pest Management Professional.

We hope to talk to you at the event.

Magic in "The New Yorker" magazine

Magic Pest Management in “The New Yorker” Rebecca Mead Onward and Upward with the Arts “The Art Doctor” The New Yorker, May 11, 2009, p. 58 excerpt from page 61.

... The meeting was interrupted by the ringing of the doorbell, notifying Sheidemann of the arrival of an expert whom he had called in for a more pressing case. This was “Sister Perpetua’s Lie” an installation by Ree Morton, the late conceptual artist... The work, which included several tree stumps, had been in storage since 1995. When it was un-crated, It was discovered on of the stumps had started to rot... Sheidemann had been charged with finding and preparing a replacement. ...A member of the team had identified the kind of tree the stump came from: a White Oak. ...we painted it and stained it and then we realized that it is contaminated with bugs...

The expert consultant was Jimmy Tallman, From a company called Magic Exterminating, the name of which was embroidered upon the breast pocket of his blue work shirt. Tallman frowned as he looked at the stump. “It’s not dry-wood termites,” he said thoughtfully. “it’s some kind of bore beetle.” He made a call on his cell phone to his boss. “Hey Lou, How are you?” he said. “ I am with some customers in an art gallery with some white oak that is going to be part of a display. There are pebbles. It could be bore, right?” Lou apparently agreed that the piece need to come into the shop for fumigation, which would take place in a heated chamber the size of Scheidemann’s studio. The remain question was whether the stump needed to be shipped to the shop, which would take up precious time, or whether Tallman could transport it himself, in his van. “What’s the value?” with a note of uncertainty in his voice. “Ten dollars,” Sheidemann said. Tallman looked relieved. “That’s good,” good he said “Because I had one lady, a customer, and I took her antique table out with me, and it turned out to be worth twenty thousand dollars.”

“This will eventually be part of an invaluable installation,” Scheidemann said. “But I think we gave ten dollars for the cutting. So right now it’s worth ten dollars.”

Evolver Town Hall: Beyond Survive - We Thrive!

Magic Pest Management (MPM) was happy to participate in the first Evolvor Town Hall event held on May 31 2009 at historical St. Marks Church on 10th Street & Second Avenue.

The event featured workshops, panels, music, art, food, info tables, and more. Speakers specifically addressed how YOU can make a direct impact in their area of expertise. Topics include: Renewable Energy & Efficiency, Green Jobs, Food Justice, Conscious Health and Living, Locally Supported Agriculture, Climate Change, DIY ART, Rooftop & Community Gardens, Media Activism, Resilient Neighborhoods & Communities, Local/Alternative Currency, and more.

Magic is one of New York's few Green Shield Certified Pest Management Companies. "As a leader in our industry we take ever opportunity to educate the public on the science of Green Pest Control" states Hal Byer President of MPM. Sanitation & Structural issues must be addressed to eliminate pests. Our staff's trained eyes observe problems a lay person may miss. Once identified these issues can usually be correct by the client. If an application is required we use Botanical or Food Grade Level products.

Magic Pest Mgmt Partcipates in Job Fair

Magic Pest Management (MPM) participated in a Job Fiar sponsored by Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley held at P.S. 88 in Ridgewood on May 30, 2009.

Magic has been providing quality pest control to the Queens Community since 1960 and is always anxious to give back to the community. "Our business is based on value added services. Due to this we have been able to retain our client base through the economic downturn and have posted a modest gain" states Hal Byer President of MPM "Because of this we are always looking for service oriented, professionally minded individuals to fill out our customer service and sales support staff." Evelissa Torres pictured with Council Member Crowley.