Articles

• What's Bugging You? (PDF)
  Unlike cockroaches, which have been a persistent problem in urban apartments, bedbugs were virtually unseen for decades. They are currently making a comeback, which theorists attribute to reductions in pesticide use.
• Taming Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers
  Building occupants in "sick buildings” experience symptoms that include respiratory problems, sinus congestion, headaches, mucous membrane irritation, allergies, and asthma.
• Thermal Telegraphing
  We have received many telephone calls from very upset homeowners who feared that their houses were being devastated by a black mold that caused black streaks on walls and ceilings.
• The Quality of Air in Healthcare
  Indoor air can become very contaminated, like the murky water in a stagnant pond.
• Wake Up Call
  Few if any building owners or even HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) contractors for that matter are aware of the purpose of filtration in a mechanical system.
• Dust Mites and Indoor Mold May Make Your Child Sick
  Parents of kids with allergies or asthma face a special task in working to reduce their children's exposures to mold spores and dust mite allergens.
• Paint Failures
  Most peeling of paint is due ultimately to the effects of moisture.
• Tips for Healthy, Energy Efficient Homes
  There are some simple things home occupants can do to keep airborne allergens and contaminants at a minimum, even if they live in a "tight" house.
• Ten Ways to Control Moisture and Mold in Your Home
  Mold and mildew pose serious health hazards—especially for people with allergies and asthma. The key to controlling mold is controlling moisture.
• Indoor Air Quality Blog
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