Preventing Mold Growth in your Home Have you noticed that just as soon as you clear out mold on a wall or underneath the sink, you find them sprouting up again? Well, warm weather is usually accompanied by the growth of mold and mildew around the house.
Read more →How to Prevent molds in the Spring season As we said, mold is often a sign of a water problem in your home. So, to address it, you need to find the source. Critically examine mold-infested walls and ceilings for cracks or leaks. Making your floor constantly
Read more →What are the dangers of mold? Mold produces spores that can be dangerous to your health if exposed to them for too long. Signs of mold exposure include: Respiratory problems such as a cough, difficulty breathing Allergy symptoms like rashes on the skin, hives, itching eyes, runny nose, or
Read more →What causes mold to grow in homes? There are a few things that can cause mold to grow in homes during mold season. The weather — Mold loves moisture, so warm, humid weather is ideal for mold growth. Flooding — If your home has been flooded, dry it out quickly to
Read more →California’s $1.2 billion Capitol renovation violated state environmental laws, court says The future of the planned California Capitol annex is in limbo after an appeals court ruled that the project’s environmental impact report failed to comply with state law. The Department of General Services did not provide
Read more →Packages of enoki mushrooms recalled after listeria found in Michigan sample Check your refrigerator for packages of enoki mushrooms. A California company is recalling packages of enoki mushrooms sold nationwide from September to October because of a potential health risk. Green Day Produce Inc., based in Vernon,
Read more →The Latest Most Rat-Infested Cities List Includes Multiple Municipalities in California Last month, Orkin released its latest list of the nation’s rattiest cities. Several major population centers in California made the list. The highest ranking Golden State city was Los Angeles (3rd) followed by San Francisco (5th)
Read more →Winter Allergies: Causes and Treatment Options Allergy is a way of our bodies overreacting to certain substances in the environment known as hypersensitivity. As a result, our immune system releases antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), and these antibodies release chemicals that cause the allergic response. Key takeaways:
Read more →More students discover mold in dorms, causing a back-up in work orders This semester, students living in Estrellas discovered mold inside their air ventilation systems prompting the university to do an inspection and cleaning of the vents. Out of concern, students in other dorms took the initiative
Read more →National COPD Awareness Month and Improving the Indoor Air Quality of Homes and Businesses in California Approximately 1,650,000 people in California have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Across the nation, there over 15 million adults with the disease,
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