Magic Exterminating is a family owned business founded in 1960 offering Green Shield Certfied Services.
Magic is a Greenopia Designated Business, Member of the USGBC & the Queens Chamber of Commerce Go Green - Anyone can be Conventional
You can reach us at 212-431-5009 - 718-961-9000 - 516-767-1700

Friday, December 18, 2009

Bedbugs Equal Big Business

Ralph H. Maestre BCE interviewed by Connor Boals of Columbia University on Vimeo.


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Bed Bugs vs. Rodents a Day with Dr. Bobby Corrigan

I am a graduate of the New York City Rodent Control Academy so spending a day with Dr. Bobby Corrigan being educated on the latest information on rodent control was like receiving a piano lesson from a virtuous. Bobby covered numerous topics quoting scientific studies with a passion that kept me at the edge of my seat. The seminar, part of Magic's employee educational program, was attended by members of the NYS DEC, the NYC DOH and the Nassau & Suffolk County DOH.

One of the most interesting topics Bobby spoke to was about the economics of our industry. Bobby used the example of Bed Bugs vs. Rodents. Consumers are willing to pay big money for the eradication of Bed Bugs which at this present time do not transfer diseases but have a societal stigmatism attached to them and minor psychological side effects.

Yet give a consumer the cost of eradicating a Rodent infestation and their immediate response is “That’s a lot of money”. What consumers do not realize is that a Rodent deficates between 60-100 times a day and each piece of fecal matter carries 5 million different viruses. Rodents also urinate, which cannot be seen, over 3,000 times a day and the urine carries a protein that is one of the main causes of asthma. Additional, Rodents also carry
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis which symptoms mimic a very extreme case of the flu.

To make matters worse
Rodent infestations usually require some form of Rodent Proofing to the structure. Rodents always invade a property in search of warmth and food. Structural repairs can become costly especially in multiple family dwellings.

The bottom line is that if consumers were properly informed of the health risks of Rodents they would understand that it is imperative to eradicate them from our homes, offices and our schools and the cost would be justified.

Magic believes in educating our clientele on all the issues surrounding there
Pest Control needs allowing them to make educated decisions.

Bobby's credentials and history can be found at numerous places on the internet. Check:
Pest Management Professional article on Bobby
Pest Control Technology video footage of Rats filmed by Bobby

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Green Brooklyn Green City Fair & Symposium 2009

For the second year Magic Pest Management participated in the Green Brooklyn Green City Fair and Symposium.

This year CENYC did a wonderful job enlarging the range of attendees at the event. We found ourselves surrounded by groups of students from K-12 asking us about our Green Shield Certified Services.

"It made the event special" said Ralph H. Maestre Board Certified Entomologist who maned the both along with Anthony DeVito ACE "We both enjoy educating people and especially young people about what modern pest management is and that we no longer indiscriminately spray pest control products."

Today we use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) which looks at conducive conditions first and after correcting any of these issues we than focus on eliminating the invading pests.

We also have a myriad of Green Pest Control Products at our disposal that allow us to effectively treat for rodents, roaches, bed bugs, ants, bees and just about any other insect that might be found in our homes or offices.

Magic hopes this event continues to grow and looks forward to supporting CENYC efforts and the Green movement in the future.
Go Green! Anyone can be Conventional

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

SL Green, Tishman & Hard Rock Proposal for Aqueduct Redevelopment

Magic Pest Management was invited to the Queens Chamber of Commerce for a presentation regarding the development of Aqueduct Racetrack. The presentation was given by Marc Holliday CEO & Edward V. Piccinich Executive VP of SL Green, Jay Badame President & CEO of Tishman and the Hard Rock.

The development team went over the extensive work they have done towards making this project a success. Jay Badame made assurances that Tishman will continue with its long record of hiring local subcontract and use as many renewable resources as possible to keep the project green. Marc Holliday laid out the vision of the future for the site which would include a possible convention center, hotel and entertainment / commercial mall that would bring thousands of jobs to the area.

Magic was very impressed and hope that the Sl Green, Tishman & Hard Rock team win this bid.

Additional reading at:
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080428005740&newsLang=en

Magic at Citi Field thanks to the Queens Chamber of Commerce

About 20 employees of Magic Pest Management were the guests of the Queens Chamber of Commerce at the Mets last home stand. We want to thanks the Chamber and the Mets.

All of the employees said it was a great experience especially to getting away from the office and and the shop talk of Bed Bugs and the upcoming rodent and cave cricket season. Here are a few comments and pictures from the park.

Livia Machin - As my family and I were walking to Citi Field, we did not know what to expect. The last time we were at Shea Stadium, I did not feel like coming back. I was not a baseball fan but seeing how beautiful Citi Field is I am now. My family and I got excited with all the new features it has. The view was amazing and I can honestly say we enjoyed the game. My Kids had fun at the wiffle ball field and my husband was amazed with the way Citi Filed was set up. I loved Citi Field so much because it is very family oriented. and my whole family cannot wait to come back again. Thanks for the wonderful experience.

Ravi Joshi - My experience at Mets game was a great one, since this was my first time at Citi Field. I went with my mother, sister and cousin and all of them enjoyed themselves. The stadium had a modern look to it, there were a wide variety of food vendors and the facilities were very clean. We were all impressed. The best part of this experience was that the Mets won, the weather was beautiful and we had good seats located at the Pepsi Porch. We all thank The Queens Chamber and the Mets for there generosity.



Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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.