Mold exposure can be dangerous to your health and can impact residents in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Inhaling or touching mold or mildew may have hazardous health effects. But, not everyone may be adversely affected by molds. Those who have other allergies or existing respiratory conditions… Continue reading Mold Exposure – How Vulnerable Are You?
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The Dangers of Cat Urine and Feces
Homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni need to be aware the hidden dangers of cat urine and feces Cat feces are harmful to humans. Cat feces can lead to many zoonotic diseases and allergies. Cat feces are particularly known to be responsible for many fatal diseases… Continue reading The Dangers of Cat Urine and Feces
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Death of Woman
Homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni need to be aware of Hantavirus and the dangerous bacteria left behind by rats and mice. Hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents and is contained in their droppings. Recently, a 27-year old mother from New Mexico died from this rare, rodent-borne… Continue reading Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Death of Woman
Airborne Mold Spores: Are They Dangerous To Your Health?
Airborne mold spores can be dangerous to your health and can impact owners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Mold spores are tiny structures produced by molds for reproduction purposes. They are so small that we can hardly see some of them even when magnified 400 times.… Continue reading Airborne Mold Spores: Are They Dangerous To Your Health?
How to Prevent Basement Mold
Mold and moisture in your basement can be dangerous to your health and can impact owners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Basement mold is a common problem in homes that have damp, dark basements. Mold is a fungus which grows fast in moist, humid conditions. Once… Continue reading How to Prevent Basement Mold
Controlling Moisture and Mold in Boats & RV’s
Mold and moisture in your boat and RV can be dangerous to your health and can impact owners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Just like in our basements and attics, moisture will bring about mold and mildew in our boats and RV’s; it can be even… Continue reading Controlling Moisture and Mold in Boats & RV’s
Mold and Musty Crawl Space Warning Signs
Mold and Musty crawl spaces can be dangerous to your health and can impact homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Research shows that nearly half of the air you breathe in your home comes from the space beneath it (your crawl space). A residential crawl space… Continue reading Mold and Musty Crawl Space Warning Signs
Airborne Mold Spores: It’s What You Can’t See That May Hurt You!
Airborne mold spores can be dangerous to your health and can impact homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Airborne spores may be dangerous to your health. Did you know about 20% of the population is allergic to mold spores? Apart from being allergenic, spores of some… Continue reading Airborne Mold Spores: It’s What You Can’t See That May Hurt You!
Sick Building Syndrome – The Dangers And How To Prevent It
Black mold is dangerous and can impact homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Mold to Vancouver Island is like wetness to water. Mold is everywhere, but it is important that you know the dangers of black mold exposure. Mold is the culprit behind the SBS “sick… Continue reading Sick Building Syndrome – The Dangers And How To Prevent It
Vehicle Biohazard Remediation and Cleaning
Vehicle Biohazard Situations – To Remediate or Not to Remediate? Unfortunately, automobiles are a common place for serious accidents, related trauma and may impact residents in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Having your vehicle properly cleaned and decontaminated is critical when contaminates, and other bodily fluids have… Continue reading Vehicle Biohazard Remediation and Cleaning