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Death By Heat

5/11/2020

Believe it or not, there is a way to get rid of bed bugs by only using heat. High temperatures work to get rid of bed bugs, but there are a variety of methods that are not equal in effectiveness and/or safety. The following is a comparison of the benefits, possible risks and potential damage that can be caused by using heat for bed bug extermination.... Read More

Fungus Can Damage Your Home Structure

5/11/2020

This terrible destroyer is likely to occur when the moisture content of wood exceeds 20%, the temperature reaches between 32 and 90 degrease Fahrenheit, and there is an adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen. The wood decay fungi feed off of cells in wood by secrete enzymes that break down fibers into usable food.... Read More

Crawlspace Moisture And Evaporation

5/11/2020

Moisture problems in crawlspaces are tightly connected to the simplest natural cycle on planet earth: the hydrologic (water) cycle. The hydrologic cycle refers to the continuous movement of water in nature. The principle is very simple and can be described in a few words like: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff and subsurface flow.... Read More

Do Cockroaches Fly?

5/11/2020

Cockroaches often cause problems for people with allergies and asthma. They also carry pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and more. They can disseminate bacteria, the most common bacteria being E coli. Therefore, cockroaches are a sanitary hazard.... Read More

Crawlspace Moisture

5/11/2020

In the summer we enjoy nice weather, longer days, beautiful flowers and sometimes things that are not so nice, like moisture. This is the time of the year when moisture and humidity attract insects. Improperly treated crawl spaces packed with moisture can attract ants which are big problem in Virginia. ... Read More