The dangers of bedbugs and why professional treatment is needed

We’ve all heard the saying “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite”  and have laughed it off as an old saying that has been passed down from generation to generation.  The fact is, these creepy critters have actually become a dangerous nuisance over the past few decades and seems to be rapidly getting worse.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard cleanup of blood, crime, death, trauma and other biohazard sites. Because we are experienced in biohazard waste handling and removal, we are able to assist with sites that contain these types of hazards as well.  Bed bugs are blood sucking insects that multiply at a rapid pace and infestations are common, especially in elements like bedding and other materials that come into contact with human skin.  These insects can be found in all sorts of places and can live for months without having the presence of blood.

In past years an insecticide called DDT was used to treat these biohazard carrying insects but that chemical has been banned causing the return of these insects in a greater number of cases than ever before.  The bugs are extremely tiny and posses a hinged beak and stylet that pierces the skin finding blood vessels and they suck until full. Because they carry blood if the bug bites someone else there is a potential for secondary infections caused from scratching and pathogens that can be carried in blood.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains the proper equipment to help remediate these types of sites and the experience to properly clean, disinfect and return an infected site to a safe habitable area.  Bed bugs are good hitchhikers. Often people carry them unknowingly in their luggage. This can be baggage when you are traveling, a briefcase, a backpack or just clothing. They can be picked up in public transportation sometimes or in theaters. They will travel on pipes and wiring and conduits from one apartment to another.

If you experience an infestation of these insects you can see why you will need professional biohazard assistance.  Getting rid of the infestations isn’t as simple are removing a mattress or piece of furniture. To avoid the risk of spreading the insects to other areas contact our office immediately for assistance with biohazard cleanup.

The importance of having a biohazard cleanup plan for your business

If you own a business or manage a commercial building with tenants, chances are you’ve thought about what would happen if a biohazard incident occurred. But do you actually have a plan in place that protects the health of others and you from the liability?

Bio Scene Clean Up offers industrial accident, blood, trauma, crime, death and other biohazard cleanup services.  Being faced with a biohazard site in a commercial setting can in most cases be far more dangerous than a confined site like someone’s home or auto. Public workplaces and buildings have more people in close proximity to an affected area and extreme caution should be used when handling the cleanup and removal from an accident or trauma site.

Property owners and commercial business management are responsible for the health and safety of occupants of spaces and when the presence of any biohazards such as blood, airborne pathogens and other dangerous microorganisms are present it is imperative that an experienced biohazard cleanup team like Bio Scene Clean Up remediate and disinfect the site as quickly as possible to protect the health of anyone in immediate contact with the site. There are strict requirements for handling and disposal of biohazard materials and if these protocols are not properly followed, property owners can be liable is there is a compromise in someone’s health.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains the proper certifications and experience necessary to deal with industrial accident and trauma clean up.  These types of accidents are not frequently thought about so it’s important that business and commercial property owners have a remediation plan in effect in the event of an accident.

If you own, manage or lease a commercial business or space, please contact Bio Scene Clean Up for more information about the types of services that we offer and our coverage areas. Our technicians are professional, discreet and experienced in working with traumatic crime and accident sites where others are present. We can assist you with a plan of action to ensure safety and provide resources that offer assistance with the financial costs in certain circumstances.

Unattended firearm leads to death of toddler

This headline and many like it are becoming more prevalent in today’s news. Gun owners continue to be irresponsible leaving loaded firearms within the reach of small children who don’t understand that they are not toys. Many cases end in death or serious injury to the child and the irresponsible party goes unpunished for what many Americans believe should be a convictable offense.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides cleanup services in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL areas for death, trauma, suicide, personal injury and many other biohazard sites. When accidents like these occur, the trauma associated leaves family members and loved ones responsible for cleanup and to return the site to a safe environment for others.  In most traumatic accidents we find the presence of blood and other biohazard materials that can potentially cause the spread of infectious diseases and other health related problems. Bio Scene Clean Up  is experienced in the proper cleanup and disposal of biohazards from these and many other sites. We maintain all necessary permits and certifications and work discreetly to return these sites to a safe and sanitized environment quickly.

There are several other forms of accidents and traumatic events that also require professional biohazard cleanup. We suggest that untrained individuals never attempt to clean these sites themselves, but rather employ a professional company to perform the tasks correctly.  There are many unseen health risks associated with death and trauma scenes. Out technicians are experienced and maintain the proper equipment to perform cleanup to ensure a completely safe remediation.

If you, or someone you know has a traumatic emergency that requires cleaning, contact our office for immediate assistance.  Bio Scene Clean Up offers 24/7 emergency dispatch and can reach any client within our service regions quickly.  Our services are always professional, discreet and we are familiar in working with insurance companies and other agencies who offer financial assistance in these types of cleanup jobs.

Gun crimes and accidents are rapidly climbing toward the top 5 death causes

Did you know in 2010 guns took the lives of 31,076 Americans in homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings? Did you also know that in the first seven years of the US-Iraq war about 4,400 American soldiers were killed. These statistics, although a few years old, show that deaths involving guns are becoming an epidemic. 31,076 deaths in one year equates to approximately 85 deaths each day and more than 3 deaths per hour.

Bio Scene Clean Up specializes in the cleanup of death, murder, suicide and other tragic events that contain biohazard materials.  With firearms being the third leading cause of injury related deaths after poisoning and motor vehicle accidents, we receive calls frequently from organizations, law enforcement and individuals who find themselves being responsible for the cleanup of the aftermath of these tragedies.  Florida crime has increased drastically over the past decade and we find that there are a significantly higher rate of gun owners in 2014. With that comes more homicides, suicides and accidental deaths requiring our services.

Whenever there is an incident involving shootings, no matter the reason, there is always the presence of blood and other biohazard matter that needs to be remediated in order to protect the health and safety of others in or around the scene.  Our company is certified in the cleanup and removal of this biohazard waste and work diligently to properly clean and decontaminate these scenes returning them to a pre-incident condition.

If you, or someone you know is faced with the tragedy of this type of trauma, please remember to reach out to a professional biohazard company like Bio Scene Clean Up to perform the clean up.  There are no safe and effective ways to clean these types of scenes with ordinary household products.  To be certain your scene is 100% free from contamination, it requires the use of industrial chemicals and equipment specifically for this type of work. We are also certified in the removal and disposal of biohazard materials and know what types of Federal and State protocols must be followed and permits that need to be obtained.  Don’t be faced with being liable for the health and safety of others, contact our professionals today.

Bio Scene Cleanup offers Apartment and ALC biohazard services

Photo Courtesy of Daily Sparks Tribune

Most people think about personal residences and businesses when it comes to biohazard cleanup services that we provide. Bio Scene Clean Up also provides these services to apartment and assisted living communities. If you are in charge of an apartment or assisted living community, have you ever received a late night call about a crime or trauma on your property? Do you know the proper protocol for cleanup of biohazard waste and material?

Bio Scene Clean Up is certified in cleanup, restoration and decontamination of biohazard from death, trauma, crime, suicide and accident scenes. We perform our services as discreetly as possible, even during late night hours if needed.  If your property experiences one of these types of events, you’ll need to be prepared for the cleanup and disposal of any biohazards that may be left behind.  It is your responsibility to protect the health of your employees, resident and any future residents of the property.

If a biohazard scene is not properly cleaned, your property may be liable for in the event that health and safety of others are compromised.  We maintain all necessary certifications to clean, restore and dispose of these biohazards and are familiar with all necessary permits needed, insurance claim processes and have decades of experience in dealing with our clients in the midst of a very emotional and traumatic time.

After the authorities and other emergency professionals leave, the very next call you make should be to a certified biohazard decontamination company like Bio Scene Clean Up. We have 24 hour emergency dispatch and cover a majority of the State of Florida with units on standby to serve your needs. If you find yourself facing situations where the presence of biohazards are unknown, you should definitely contact our company to come assess the scene. We maintain the proper equipment and are skilled in the discovery of biohazards that may not be evident to the human eye.  As with any traumatic event, you should definitely take every precaution to ensure the safety of all involved and remove any chances of being liable for inadequate decontamination of your property.