“We are very pleased to have won this award,” stated Linden Griffin, owner and president of Griffin Pest Solutions. “Bed bugs are a significant issue. There is a lot of information out there, but not all of it is accurate. We have taken the approach that education is the key in helping our communities tackle this issue.”

Griffin Pest Solutions has been sending the posters to federal, state and local agencies as well as places where bed bugs are commonly found such as apartment communities, hotels, colleges and universities, assisted living facilities, shelters and hospitals.

“It is our hope that the posters will be hung where staff or residents can see them so they know what bed bugs look like and where they hide,” Griffin explained.

In addition to the bed bug posters, Griffin Pest Solutions has been educating consumers on bed bugs by hosting seminars across Michigan. “People want to know what they’re up against. They want to be able to ask questions and get straight answers,” Griffin continued. “They want to know if they can prevent bed bugs and what are their treatment options.”

To receive a free educational bed bug poster, or to have Griffin Pest Solutions speak to your group or organization, contact Denise DeVries at 888-547-4334 or denise@GriffinPest.com .

About Griffin Pest Solutions:
Griffin Pest Solutions, Inc. (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan. They are certified Bed Bug FREE as well as GreenPro and QualityPro certified by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

Image Caption: Bed bug feeding on a human arm. Credit: Gary Alpert, Harvard University, Bugwood.org .

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The seminar will target area departments of community health, hospitals, multi-unit housing communities, colleges and universities, assisted living facilities and the hospitality industry. There will be in-depth, expert discussions about medical issues associated with bed bugs and strategies for prevention, detection, control and management. Participants will gain first hand knowledge by observing heat treatment and the benefits associated with the process.

“Nationwide, bed bugs are a significant issue,” Jeff Spencer, Associated Certified Entomologist and Vice President for Griffin Pest Solutions, explains. “And, while many equate bed bugs with poor sanitation, this is a myth. A five-star resort is just as susceptible as a local motel.”

And, once an infestation occurs, without the expertise of a pest professional, they are extremely difficult to remove.

Bed Bugs are not picky about where they live. They can travel easily from beds to sofa cushions; room to room; and in suitcases during travel. They can occur in a hotel room, college dorm or even a movie theater.

During the seminar, expert speakers will provide an overview of bed bugs, including their history and current status. A recommended plan of action will be presented to businesses that may suspect or find bed bugs in their establishments.

Dr. Jerome Goddard, a medical entomologist in the Bureau of Environmental Health, Mississippi Department of Health, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. His recent study, “Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) and Clinical Consequences of Their Bites,” published by the Journal of American Medicine Association, will be the focus of his presentation. Dr. Goddard is also the Clinical Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine in The School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Erik Foster, a Zoonotic Disease Biologist at the Michigan Department of Community Health will speak on the issues and challenges of bed bugs in Michigan. Erik currently chairs the Michigan Bed Bug Working Group, which includes representatives from several government agencies, local public health, the pest management industry, property management, and hospitality industry representatives. The group aims to educate the public, private sector, and regulatory agencies as to the prevention and control of bed bug infestations through coordinated, proactive action and plans to release a comprehensive manual and training resources for Michigan in the near future.

Jeff Spencer will discuss bed bug treatment options and demonstrate the use of heat remediation to control bed bugs.

Maureen Abbott, a scent detection dog handler, and owner of the Bed Bug K9 Detectives in Milford, MI, will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of using K9 scent detection dogs to search for bed bugs. These scent detection dogs have proven to be 95 percent accurate.

Dr. Stuart Mitchell, a Board Certified entomologist in urban, industrial, medical, and veterinary will present on developing a bed bug plan of action. Dr. Mitchell has been in the pest management industry since 1982, and has served as a technical director, consultant, expert-witness and is currently entomologist for Griffin Pest Solutions and the National Pest Management Association.

Finally, attorney Michael Crow of Secrest Wardle in Farmington Hills, MI will present on bed bug litigation. Attendees will learn what claims generally consist of and what steps should be taken to avoid potential bed bug lawsuits.

The seminar registration fee is $59. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and seminar materials; pre-registration is required due to seating limitations.

For more information, contact Denise DeVries at: 269-585-1025, or visit: http://www.regonline.com/BedBugInvasion for the event outline and agenda.

About Griffin Pest Solutions:

Griffin Pest Solutions, Inc. (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan. They are certified Bed Bug FREE as well as GreenPro and QualityPro certified by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

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STORY REFERENCES: Griffin Pest Solutions to Demonstrate 130 Degree Bed Bug Heat Treatment at Bed Bug Seminar, Jeff Spencer, Associated Certified Entomologist, bed bugs, heat treatment, griffin pest, thermal remediation, bed bug heat treatment, scent detection dog, canine, Novi Michigan events, attorney Michael Crow, Bed Bug K9 Detectives, Maureen Abbott, Dr. Stuart Mitchell, a Board Certified entomologist in urban, industrial, medical, and veterinary

The ESA is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. The ACE certification was launched in 2004 and designed to benefit the practicing pest management professional. To be eligible to take the ACE exam, candidates must have a current pesticide applicators license, a minimum of seven (7) years of verifiable pest management experience and a willingness to adhere to the ACE code of ethics.

“Having four ACE’s on our staff speaks to the quality of our employees and the level of service we provide for our customers,” stated Linden Griffin, owner and president of Griffin Pest Solutions.

There are currently a total of 340 ACE’s in the United States and nine (9) in the state of Michigan.

About Griffin Pest Solutions:

Operated by Griffin Service Companies, Griffin Pest Solutions (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan. They are also QualityPro, GreenPro, and QualityPro Schools certified by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

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Videos may be submitted April 5, through April 11, 2010 on www.GriffinContest.com . Contest voting is open to the public from April 12 through April 18, 2010. The video with the most votes will be declared the contest winner.

“We are very excited to have the Grand Rapids Public Museum host the Griffin Pest Solutions ‘Saw a Bug’ scream contest,” Stated Denise DeVries, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Griffin Pest Solutions. “The Big BIG Bug exhibit provides the perfect backdrop for the contest. We hope to have lots of great video entries.”

The winner will receive a Nintendo(R) Wii Family Fun Bundle (value $300) and a $250 Griffin Pest Solutions gift certificate. The winner will be announced the week of April 19, 2010.

The contest rules are as follows:

1. Videos must be in there original form and the property of the submitting party. Videos may not use copyrighted or trademarked content.

2. Videos must be filmed in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum Big BIG Bug exhibit.

3. Videos may not contain any profanity, obscene language, or gestures.

4. Submitted videos may not exceed 30 seconds (0:30).

5. Videos containing multiple participants can only be submitted by a designated representative of the group.

6. Children under the at of 13 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to enter the contest.

For official rules visit www.GriffinContest.com .

For more information, contact Denise DeVries at: 269-585-1025.

About Griffin Pest Solutions:

Griffin Pest Solutions (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan and is QualityPro, GreenPro, and QualityPro School certified by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

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The seminar will target area departments of community health, hospitals, multi-unit housing communities, colleges and universities, assisted living facilities and the hospitality industry. There will be in-depth, expert discussions about medical issues associated with bed bugs and strategies for prevention, detection, control and management. Participants will gain first hand knowledge by observing heat treatment and the benefits associated with the process.

“Nationwide, bed bugs are a significant issue,” Jeff Spencer, Vice President for Griffin Pest Solutions, explains. “And, while many equate bed bugs with poor sanitation, this is a myth. A five-star resort is just as susceptible as a local motel.”

And, once an infestation occurs, without the expertise of a pest professional, they are extremely difficult to remove.

Bed Bugs are not picky about where they live. They can travel easily from beds to sofa cushions; room to room; and in suitcases during travel. They can occur in a hotel room, college dorm or even a movie theater.

During the seminar, expert speakers will provide an overview of bed bugs, including their history and current status. A recommended plan of action will be presented to businesses that may suspect or find bed bugs in their establishments.

Dr. Jerome Goddard, a medical entomologist in the Bureau of Environmental Health, Mississippi Department of Health, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. His recent study, “Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) and Clinical Consequences of Their Bites,” published by the Journal of American Medicine Association, will be the focus of his presentation. Dr. Goddard is also the Clinical Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine in The School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Erik Foster, a Zoonotic Disease Biologist at the Michigan Department of Community Health will speak on the issues and challenges of bed bugs in Michigan. Erik currently chairs the Michigan Bed Bug Working Group, which includes representatives from several government agencies, local public health, the pest management industry, property management, and hospitality industry representatives. The group aims to educate the public, private sector, and regulatory agencies as to the prevention and control of bed bug infestations through coordinated, proactive action and plans to release a comprehensive manual and training resources for Michigan in the near future.

Greg Grabow, National Sales Manager in the Thermal Remediation division of TEMP-AIR, Inc. in Burnsville, MN, will present on the use of heat remediation to control bed bugs. Greg Grabow has helped to develop various configurations of electric bed bug systems used by pest control companies that are suitable for the hospitality industry, property management groups, and universities.

Finally, Jim Rutherford, a scent detection dog trainer and handler, and owner of the Action K9 Institute in Manistee, MI, will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of using K9 scent detection dogs to search for bed bugs. These scent detection dogs have proven to be 95 percent accurate.

The seminar registration fee is $49 for Property Management Association of West Michigan members and $79 for non-members. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and seminar materials; pre-registration is required due to seating limitations.

For more information, contact Denise DeVries at: 269-585-1025, or visit: https://www.regonline.com/BedBugsGrandRapids for the event outline and agenda.

About Griffin Pest Solutions

Operated by Griffin Service Companies, Griffin Pest Solutions (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan and is AIB certified. They are also certified in QualityPro Green and QualityPro by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

News Source: Griffin Pest Solutions :: This press release was issued by Send2Press® and is Copyright © 2009 Neotrope® News Network – all rights reserved.

The seminar will target area hospitals, multi-unit housing communities, colleges and universities, assisted living facilities and the hospitality industry. There will be in-depth, expert discussions about medical issues associated with bed bugs and strategies for prevention, detection, control and management.

“Nationwide, bed bugs are a significant issue,” Bery Pannkuk, Technical Director for Griffin Pest Solutions, explains. “And, while many equate bed bugs with poor sanitation, this is a myth. A five-star resort is just as susceptible as a local motel.”

And, once an infestation occurs, without the expertise of a pest professional, they are extremely difficult to remove.

Bed Bugs are not picky about where they live. They can travel easily from beds to sofa cushions; room to room; and in suitcases during travel. They can occur in a hotel room, college dorm or even a movie theater.

During the seminar, expert speakers will provide an overview of bed bugs, including their history and current status. A recommended plan of action will be presented to businesses that may suspect or find bed bugs in their establishments.

Dr. Jerome Goddard, a medical entomologist in the Bureau of Environmental Health, Mississippi Department of Health, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. His recent study, “Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) and Clinical Consequences of Their Bites,” published by the Journal of American Medicine Association, will be the focus of his presentation. Dr. Goddard is also the Clinical Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine in The School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Raj Hulasare, Senior Scientist and Product Manager; and Greg Grabow, National Sales Manager in the Thermal Remediation division of TEMP-AIR, Inc. in Burnsville, MN, will present on the use of heat remediation to control bed bugs.

Dr. Hulasare leads the research efforts of TEMP-AIR on efficacy of heat to control bed bugs and stored product pests in the food-processing industry.

Greg Grabow has helped to develop various configurations of electric bed bug systems used by pest control companies that are suitable for the hospitality industry, property management groups, and universities.

Finally, Jim Rutherford, a scent detection dog trainer and handler, and owner of the Action K9 Institute in Manistee, MI, will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of using K9 scent detection dogs to search for bed bugs. These scent detection dogs have proven to be 95 percent accurate.

The Bed Bug Invasion seminar will conclude with a panel discussion and question and answer period to be followed by one hour of networking.

For more information, contact Denise DeVries at: 269-585-1025, or visit: www.RegOnline.com/BedBug09 for the event outline and agenda.

About Griffin Pest Solutions

Operated by Griffin Service Companies, Griffin Pest Solutions (www.GriffinPest.com) services Northern Indiana and Michigan and is AIB certified. They are also certified in QualityPro Green and QualityPro by the National Pest Management Association. Since 1929, the company has been locally owned and operated by the Griffin family with offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor.

News Source: Griffin Pest Solutions :: This press release was issued by Send2Press® and is Copyright © 2009 Neotrope® News Network – all rights reserved.