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“This is definitely an item susceptible to bedbugs,” says Timothy Wong from M&M Pest Control (32 Orchard St between Canal and Hester Sts; 212-219-8218, mandmpestcontrol.com). He points to little red-black stains on the fabric, most likely the result of blood from bedbug bites. Ick. Wong pulls back the cushion to reveal unfinished wood—a favorite hiding place for the tiny terrors. There are no cracks in the surface for them to have burrowed into..."

The only thing that may change such attitudes is a bed bug infestation on the premises — one that is unpleasant, taken home by employees, noticed by customers. And given time, the likelihood is high.
Stores with good reputations ought to care. It makes good business sense, in the secondhand trade, to care if your stock and premises have bed bugs...

In one restaurant we serviced, the owner put in a large walk-in fridge in the basement. But the basement was smaller than the fridge, and the owner just left part of the fridge popping out from the back wall of the room, leaving a pretty big gap. Before they called us, at least three whole chickens were eaten up every night...

Timothy Wong, director of M & M Environmental, an exterminator on Orchard St., has seen demand for his business soar over the past couple of years, responding to more than 300 calls this year so far, a rise of 33 percent from the previous year...

"There are more advances in how (realistic) the owls and scarecrows look, including holographic eyes that look like they are following you, but eventually the birds get used to it and come back," says Tim Wong, owner of M&M Pest Control in New York City. Newer owls have also been developed that move, and come equipped with realistic screeching sounds...