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9) Heiko Kaiser reckons he has the answer to NZ’s bedbug problems. Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth is 84% Silicon Dioxide (Silica)7) How to Get Rid of Fleas Natrually? 6) Bedbugs Spread as Pesticides Prove Ineffective 5) Inbreeding To Blame For Bedbug Renaissance 4) Resistant bed-bugs ‘from tropics’ 3) Wild Nature – SCITECH 2) Tourism Charter Success Stories 1) Does Kaiser have the answer? |
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| January 19,2012 – ISSUE 864 | 9) Alpeco the answer to bedbugs other reepy-crawlies? | |
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IN what is thought to be a first for New Zealand, Alpeco offers environmentally friendly pest control solutions that are 100 percent eff effective. It can tailor its methods to suit various accommodation and food providers as well as the farming and commercial industries, hospitals and schools.Owner Heiko Kaiser spent years researching alternative pest control before launching the company. Dissatisfied with what he found in New Zealand, he then spoke to hoteliers around Europe over three-months in 2010/2011 and found the laws and treatment methods had moved to environmentally friendly solutions.
Alpeco was consequently born. Since it was launched in October, the company has already enjoyed moderate success around New Zealand. Mr Kaiser imports the latest products from around the world, and has received positive feedback from existing and potential clients, which so far range from Auckland to Wellington. He also provides training to hotel staff and pest control companies. Alpeco uses two main methods to control pests. With the “just freeze” method, which uses Cryonite, insects are frozen using carbon dioxide “snow”. There are no insecticides and no residue build-up, so guests need not fear toxic or allergic reactions. Just Freeze kills bed bugs immediately on contact and eliminates eggs and larvae. Mr Kaiser says there is no chance of bugs developing resistance to the product, it doesn’t stain paint, plastic or wood, and it’s safe to use on all surfaces. “With the ‘simply heat’ method using Thermo Bug, a special heat pump circulates hot air to raise a room’s temperature to 55°C. The heat reaches every crack and crevice, leaving nowhere for insects to hide. Treated rooms can be reoccupied as soon as the temperature returns to normal. “Both methods use the latest technology available in NZ,” Mr Kaiser says. “They are unique, efficient, fast and proven in Europe, Australia and the US.” Details: 0211237711 or info@alpeco.co.nz. |
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| January 4, 2012 | Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth is 84% Silicon Dioxide (Silica). |
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| There is no life without Silica! Some say that, “Silica is the most important trace mineral for human health!” Silica plays an important role in many body functions and has a direct relationship to mineral absorption. The average human body holds approximately seven grams of silica, a quantity far exceeding the figures for other important minerals such as iron. | ||
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How Diatomaceous Earth Works When Diatomaceous Earth is taken into the body it starts working in 3 different ways:1st: As it moves through the stomach and digestive tract, it attracts and absorbs bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, endotoxins, pesticide and drug residues, E-Coli, and heavy metals. These toxins are trapped and passed out of the body. In addition, any larger parasites that happen to be in the stomach of digestive tract are “cut up” and killed by the sharp edges of the DE. All of these activities result in a much healthier body with less sickness. We often hear the phrase “I just feel better” with our DE users. This better feeling comes from all the “junk” being removed from the body and by giving our immune system the “jump start” it needs. 2nd: Diatomaceous Earth is very hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, DE is a 7. This is very important, because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp DE cylinders pass through the small and large intestines, they “scrub” the walls. After only a few months of taking DE, the intestine wall is no longer coated with mucus and molds but CLEAN!! The advantages of this are: 1. Regular bowel movements (This is the #1 comment everyone makes about DE) 2. Healthier Colon. This is especially important as we get older. A clean healthy colon keeps away polyps, cancers, and ulcers. Today, many are spending thousands of dollars to get colonics to do the same thing as DE does. Many users report increased energy and needing less sleep. This is a result of all the food and nutrients that are taken in being better absorbed into the blood stream. With a coated colon–many nutrients never get absorbed. 3rd: A small amount of Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Everyone that we know that is taking DE has lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Everyone is also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down. The benefits of silica are many. In today’s grains, there is actually a shortage of silica. Years ago, the silica found in our foodstuffs was adequate, but with today’s hybrids and depleted soils, only about 1/3 of the silica needed is supplied in our food. DE is a simple and inexpensive way to get the silica your body needs.The intake of silica through DE can help you in many ways: 1. Lower High Blood Pressure! 2. Lower High Cholesterol! – Most are reporting 40-60 points lower after only 2 weeks on DE. 3. Sore joints feeling better – Osteoporosis is a symptom of the aging process. As calcium in our body system depletes, our bones become brittle and weak. Taking only a calcium supplement can not correct or stop this threatening and crippling disease because the body cannot assimilate and make use of the calcium without the presence of silica. Evidence suggests that, instead of affecting healing, supplemental mineral calcium, on the contrary, accelerates the leaching away of bone calcium and thus hastens the degenerative process of osteoporosis and similar diseases that affect the supportive and connective tissues in the human body. For osteoporosis, silica can stop the pain and even restore the bodies’ self repair process. Silica is responsible for the depositing of minerals into the bones, especially calcium. It speeds up the healing of fractures and also reduces scarring at the site of a fracture. Even when calcium is insufficient, the body can turn silica into calcium that the bones need. 4. Healthier skin – Overseas, DE is used extensively as a health and beauty product for hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints. Tissue degeneration accelerates due to aging when connective tissue develops an increasing inability to retain moisture when left unassisted. Silica can help slow the degenerative process of connective tissue. With silica, vitality and life, which are often lost as the years accumulate, can be naturally maintained or even restored to your skin. Collagen, largely made up of silica, is the glue that holds us together. If our body has enough silica, the collagen will make us look younger. Silica helps with skin problems and injuries including itching, rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, calluses, warts, eczemas, burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores. If you regularly follow a silica regimen, your skin will keep its young look. 5. Hair That Grows! – Hair is nature’s greatest beauty enhancer. Hair deserves to be pampered. Hair at 90 micrograms per gram is almost as rich in silica as are healthy bones, which contain 100 micrograms per gram. Silica is a major component of hair. Using a good silica supplement (such as DE) should be part of your ongoing hair care program for revitalizing hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier hair growth and assures beautiful shine, luster and strength. 6. Teeth and Gums! – Hardening the enamel, silica prevents cavities and preserves teeth. Silica also prevents bleeding gums, gum atrophy, and recession that causes the loosening of teeth, which could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Silica effectively fights ulceration and the decay of bones and teeth and also lessens inflammation. 7. Toughens nails – Your nail plates are complex protein structures that grow four to five millimeters per month on average. With silica supplementation, fragile nails become normal within a short period of time. Silica will beautify the appearance of your nails and improve their hardness, making them shinier and less prone to breaking. More Benefits!
Dosage: Take 1-2 tablespoons per day mixed in some kind of liquid or food. There is no unpleasant taste. Since it will not dissolve, stirring several times while drinking will prevent settling. Some have experienced higher energy levels, so it is probably better not to take it right before sleeping. No worry about getting too much–any excess silica not needed by the body is automatically eliminated through the blood stream, kidneys and intestines. Diatomaceous Earth For Pets and Animals Pets – they come in all shapes and sizes. Protect them with DE. When lightly rubbed into their coats or dusted on their premises, it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and birds. It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have. When using as a de-wormer, mix the DE into their food as follows:
As pets get older, they also get sore joints. With DE in their diet they will feel better. Apply to moist kennel areas to reduce odors, dry the area, and prevent pest breeding. Deodorizing and absorption are natural functions of DE, so add to kitty litter to absorb odors and keep the litter box drier. All livestock such as Horses, Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Chickens and others will benefit from the use of DE. It is completely safe and nontoxic. Some of the benefits that have been observed:
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For large animals, DE may also be offered “free Choice” as long as dispenser is protected from the wind. Your livestock will also get the benefit of over 14 trace minerals that make up Diatomaceous Earth. NEVER feed any other type of DIATOMACEOUS EARTH to any animal, other than the Food Grade fresh water DIATOMACEOUS EARTH by Perma-Guard. Using Diatomaceous Earth As Organic pest control Household Pests: A Word about BEDBUGS Plant Pests: Stored Grain: Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth
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| December 27, 2011 |
7) How to Get Rid of Fleas Natrually?
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A comprehensive guide for preventing and getting rid of fleas.Diatomaceous earth, sometimes referred to as “DE,” is a natural substance that is actually created from the remains of diatoms, microscopic water plants that are like algae. It contains such minerals as silicon, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. It has a consistency similar to talcum powder and is available at most garden suppliers.This is a remarkable substance that is a desiccant – it actually dries out the waxy outer layer of fleas so they dehydrate and eventually die. As an added benefit, diatomaceous earth can eliminate other insects.So yes, in some respects, it is a miracle cure for fleas. It’s a product we’re pretty proud of, and consider to be worth the investment in the long term, in the same way you’d invest in insulation. Never having to worry about fleas working their way deep into your home is a comforting thought for those with pets who love the outdoors.But even though diatomaceous earth is a natural substance, its dust is dangerous to breathe for both humans and animals. Using it requires gloves and a dust mask. Be certain to read any cautions that come with the product and use it only as directed.Outside the home, spread it around the foundation and entry points. Inside the home, spread it around windows, doorways, and baseboards and rub it into the carpet. If you use this method, always use gloves, a dust mask, and goggles, and leave the house for several hours after use. It is not safe to inhale this substance when any particles are floating in the air. Fish, birds, and animals should not be left in the house. When you return, vacuum thoroughly.Some people spread diatomaceous earth directly on their pets, essentially using it as a flea powder. If you do this, be aware of the potential risks. Since it is a drying agent, diatomaceous earth can dry out your pet’s skin. It can also be irritating to the eyes and lungs. Make sure you are using “food grade” diatomaceous earth if you want to try it on your pet.Watch the accompanying video for an interesting if lengthy explanation of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is one of the natural substances discussed in Read more here… |
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| October 16, 2011 | 6) Bedbugs Spread as Pesticides Prove Ineffective | |
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ABU DHABI // A private war is being waged in bedrooms across the nation – and the bedbugs appear to be winning it.Efforts to tackle the bedbug problem have largely failed as the bloodsucking insects are becoming increasingly resistant to the chemicals used to kill them.After the tragic deaths last year of two five-month-old children whose neighbour’s house in Ajman had been sprayed with pesticides, the Ministry of Environment and Water introduced controls on chemicals available to pest control companies.But the chemicals still in use are no longer very effective, says Dinesh R, the operations manager of National Pest Control.”The bedbugs are getting genetically adapted and resistant to the pesticides we’re using,” Mr Dinesh says.To try to slow this process, National Pest Control changes the chemicals it uses every month. But that approach has had little effect and still fails to affect the creatures’ eggs.The chemicals kill young bugs and adults but the eggs have a waxy coating that can be penetrated only by gas – making the company’s water-based chemicals all but useless. And one egg can start an infestation.The problem becomes worse in summer when the heat and humidity allow the bugs to be more active.”We are treating three jobs for bedbug infestations a day, which is still a lot,” says Mr Dinesh.They breed prolifically and though they can live for 18 months without it, they feed every five to 10 days.Experts say the infestations have risen dramatically almost all over the world in the past decade, as the result of the creatures’ increasing resistance and the growth in foreign travel.Another company, Invaders Pest Control, deals with an average of four cases a day in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, unchanged from a year ago. ”It’s pretty bad,” says B Pereira, the operations manager of Invaders Pest Control. “The bugs are mostly found in hotel rooms, brought in by travellers.” Pest controllers have tried to move away from traditional fumigation treatments, where an entire room would be sprayed. Instead, they target specific areas. ”We use a spray treatment with non-toxic chemicals areas because it usually occurs only on mattresses or corners of beds,” says Mr Pereira. But even that proved fruitless. ”The strongest pesticides we’ve used are now banned because the chemicals have the potential to harm humans and the environment,” says Mr Dinesh. Many hotels regularly spray whole rooms, which housekeeping staff say is very effective. ”We have a pest control treatment once a month,” says Cynthia Requino, the assistant housekeeping manager at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi. “We get bedbug infestations maybe once or twice a year … we notice it straight away because we check our mattresses daily.” Last year, National Pest Control developed a non-toxic method to freeze the bug. But there were problems. ”The system blows carbon dioxide which forms ice crystals at minus 5°C, but the problem was the pressure at which it was blown,” says Mr Dinesh. “When it came in contact with the bug, it would blow it away instead of freezing it.” Manufacturers are working on lowering the pressure. National Pest Control has been researching other non-toxic methods and plans to import a new system from the US next month. Chemical treatments usually require a minimum of three visits to wipe out the insects. ”It’s a one-time treatment, which takes an average of three hours to eliminate the bugs,” says Mr Dinesh. The method is widely used in Australia, Europe and the US. National Pest Control says it has a 98 per cent success rate, compared with 80 per cent for previous techniques. ”It really is the most practical method,” says Mr Dinesh, who is unwilling to give details of the treatment. But it should be less demanding than current techniques, which require residents to leave their house for four hours, wash their furniture and destroy anything that is infested. ”With the new technology, all this will be taken care of,” he says. “People can stand just outside the door.” Although further testing is required, he believes it will eliminate all stages of bedbugs. cmalek@thenational.ae | |
| December 09, 2011 | 5) Inbreeding To Blame For Bedbug Renaissance | |
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Presenting at a meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, researchers said bedbugs can survive many generations of inbreeding, allowing one pregnant female to cause a building-wide infestation. Biologist Rajeev Vaidyanathan discusses that study, and another on pesticide resistance.http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=143453483&m=143453472 | |
| December 12, 2011 | 4) Resistant bed-bugs ‘from tropics’ | |
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New results suggest that insecticide use in the tropics is to blame for the re-emergence of bed-bug infestations.
Exposure to treated bed nets and linens meant that populations of bed-bugs had become resistant to the chemicals used to kill them, researchers said. The findings could help convince pest controllers to find alternative remedies to deal with the problem. |
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| December 07, 2011 | 3) Wild Nature – SCITECH | |
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PITTSBURGH – Bedbugs aren’t just sleeping with you. They’re sleeping with each other. Researchers now say that the creepy bugs have a special genetic gift: withstanding incest. It turns out that unlike most creatures, bedbugs are able to inbreed with close relatives and still produce generally healthy offspring. That means that if just a few bedbugs survive in a building after treatment, they repopulate quickly. |
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| November 17, 2011 | 2) Tourism Charter Success Stories | |
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Chemical Free Bed Bug Treatment In Rotorua. Some of you may recall an article in an earlier Charter newsletter which discussed bedbugs and the different treatment options in New Zealand. Since that article was published the global and national bedbug issue has only become worse. However, there is now a new chemical free eradication and management system offered by ALPECO which is owned by Heiko Kaiser, a person many in the Rotorua tourism sector would be familiar with.“The system we offer is a new, safe, non-toxic and reliable method of eradicating bed bugs” says Heiko. ALPECO uses sophisticated extreme cold and extreme heat systems but this is only part of the service. According to Heiko the key to managing bedbugs is taking a holistic approach. “This includes such things as preventative measures, staff training, management for different eradication scenarios, guest management during and after contact, and post treatment activities such as ongoing monitoring” says Heiko.‘Click here >>>’ for a more detailed ALPECO article as published by Inside Tourism in Edition 853 on 6 October 2011.ALPECO is currently offering free workshops for people wanting to learn about the ALPECO system and generally about the bedbug issue. If you are interested in participating in one of these workshops or to find out about ALPECO’s services please contact Heiko on 021 123 7711 or info@alpeco.co.nz A big thank you to:
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| October 6, 2011 | 1) Does Kaiser have the answer? | |
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Bed Bugs are a growing worldwide problem in the hospitality industry, as infestations are carried from place to place by travellers, according to international hospitality industry consultant and asset advisor Heiko Kaiser.“As Dr Sisi Vassallo rightly points out in are not without risks to guests, including, in extreme cases, death. However, there is a safe, non-toxic, reliable alternative. This is the use of extreme heat or cold,” he tells us.IT852, conventional treatment methods using insecticides Read the full article Edition 853, page 5A big thank you to:Nigel Coventry Managing Editor, South Pacific Media Service Ltd. |
