1. Fix any roof leaks before it rains. This is a sure way to prevent water damage to the attic, insulation, and ceilings within your home. 2. Gutters and downspouts should be clean and free of debris. Also look for any breaks and make sure the gutters
Read more →More than 300,000 women get breast implants every year in the U.S. A Shalimar, Florida, woman has a warning for them. She says her implants nearly killed her. You may have seen some of the articles popping up on Facebook and various websites, linking mold in saline
Read more →Our certified mold inspector discovered this black mold behind the living room curtains. Black mold happens to grow when water damage is left untreated or never discovered. Time, mold spores, moisture, and a carbon based food source supply these molds the proper ingredients to survive on the
Read more →Los Angeles | CA UCLA Health System announced last week it had developed a free smartphone app that can display air quality, allowing individuals to determine the best time to exercise and when to stay indoors. “I depend on the AirForU app now, and I use it
Read more →Moorpark, CA | Yuck! Bacteria and mold growth are spreading within the linoleum flooring due to a failed wax ring at the base of the toilet. Water has migrated from the source to the nearest wall causing additional hidden mold growth. Understanding the movement of water in
Read more →Los Angeles, CA | Complete Water Damage Inspection and Mold Testing Services. FunGuy Inspections is confirming moisture with two devices in this photo; a moisture meter and a thermal infrared camera. the Blue colors = Water Concentrations above normal = Areas of Possible Mold Growth Thermal
Read more →Would you like to train employees in water sampling for Legionella? Legionella pneumophila causes up to 85 percent of the reported cases of Legionnaire’s disease. It can be extremely challenging for an industrial hygienist to pinpoint and identify the source of this organism. According to the
Read more →ATLANTA – Long awaited industry guidance on legionellosis is now available in a new standard from ASHRAE. The document establishes minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems. “The industry interest and input into developing this standard has been tremendous,” Presidential Member Tom Watson, chair of
Read more →Thanks to a new study, we now know that we share our commutes with around 600 different species of bacteria — including some that have been linked with everything from food poisoning to meningitis. Other, far less harmful subway residents include the microbes found in mozzarella cheese
Read more →PHOENIX — Respiratory syncytial virus, a highly contagious respiratory illness in young children, has jumped by 234 percent from last year, according to documents from the Arizona Department of Health Services. This increase is affecting families across the Phoenix area as young children show signs of what
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