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Is Asbestos in Soil Dangerous?

by Admin | May 30, 2014 | Environmental

This question is being asked in Islip, New York, where soil has tested positive for asbestos. Asbestos in soil could easily be transported via shoes or become airborne.

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5 Ways To Protect Your Home From Termites

by Admin | May 22, 2014 | Heat Treatment

The weather is getting very hot and it already feels like summer. If you are a homeowner be aware of termites. Termites can appear any time of the month. However termites swarm during the spring and summer months and it is the time when a homeowner may notice termites in their home. When termites appear […]

Cleaning Up After a Wild Fire Disaster

by Admin | May 20, 2014 | Biohazard Remediation

(Image Source:Instagram user:triggography) The Wildfire season started early in California and our thoughts are with those who were affected by the wildfires in San Diego. When disasters like these happen, it is important to take proper caution when individuals return to their homes and want to begin the clean up process. However, with any disaster […]

Purchasing A Home That May Need Mold Removal

by Admin | May 15, 2014 | Environmental

Summer is the time for the busy real estate industry but also for the remediation industry. Potential home buyers are looking for a change and first time home buyers are seeking for the one. However, it can be overwhelming in this market. When buyers do find a house, before making the full commitment a home […]

Lead Safety: Make Sure Your Contractor is Certified

by Admin | April 8, 2014 | Environmental

When individuals are looking into buying a home, testing for lead may not be on the top list of must haves. However, as a property owner means you are ultimately responsible for the safety of your family and tenants. When renovations are done in a home, multi family building or child care center, there might […]

ThermapureHeat for Bed Bugs

by Admin | April 4, 2014 | Heat Treatment

Bed bug infestations have been reported in every state in the US and at least 91% of pest control companies have received calls for bed bug eradication in the last two years. Alliance is one of those companies! Los Angeles was #2 on the list of Top 10 Bedbug Infested Cities in the US for 2013. No […]

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Bed Bugs

by Admin | March 27, 2014 | Heat Treatment

Bed bugs are not only found in bedrooms and in homes, but can also be found in public places. In the Chicago Tribune, an article talked about this same topic. Bed bugs were spotted at a state government building. The bed bugs were discovered in the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The contaminated […]

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ThermapureHeat for Insects and Rodents

by Admin | March 26, 2014 | Heat Treatment

Although different species of insect have different lethal temperatures, they can all be killed in any structure by the sustained use of heat, like that used in a ThermapureHeat treatment. Roaches Cockroaches lurk and breed in hidden areas, coming out mostly in the dark to find food and water. They breed incredibly quickly and prolifically […]

ThermapureHeat for Odors

by Admin | March 19, 2014 | Heat Treatment

Different people perceive smells differently, but all smells are caused by airborne molecules of chemicals, which can be organic or inorganic, man-made or natural. When you inhale those molecules, odor receptors in your nose send messages to your brain, sometimes messages to flee! There are literally millions of sensory signalling cells in the nasal cavity, […]

The EPA Helps Reduce Children’s Exposure to Pests and Pesticides

by Admin | March 18, 2014 | Heat Treatment

We hear many cases about poor indoor air quality in schools and issues like mold found in schools. Another concern that we might not hear often, but is important for a school’s environment is a pesticide problem. Creating a healthy environment for students and teachers is important so that students are able to feel comfortable […]

ThermaPureHeat for Construction Dryouts

by Admin | March 14, 2014 | Demolition, Heat Treatment

There are many reasons that new construction can be done with wet lumber: Green wood used for building Wet weather during construction or delivery of materials High humidity Working more quickly than wood can dry Unfortunately, the use of green or damp lumber in new construction can lead to mold problems before a house is […]

Why Bleach Is Not The Solution To Sanitize,Clean or Disinfect

by Admin | March 4, 2014 | Indoor Air Quality

Right now is the era of DIY’s (Do it Yourself) and many people love creating their own things and find different alternative to find a solution for a lesser price. In some things, DIY’s are fun to do. Other things are not fun and should be left to professionals. One of those things is to […]

Prevent Mold from Growing in Crawlspaces

by Admin | February 27, 2014 | Environmental

We read tons of news and articles about mold being found in schools, in commercial properties and even mold found in books from a library. However, we don’t hear that mold his found in crawlspaces. For instance many homeowners forget about checking if their crawlspace has mold. In fact, most people might have mold in […]

ThermaPureHeat for Mold

by Admin | February 26, 2014 | Environmental

ThermaPureHeat for Mold Mold is everywhere. You can’t escape it entirely. Especially in the rainy season in Southern California, where we are about to get the heaviest rain in three years, we get a lot of mold issues because when it is damp here, it is also warm. But everyone has had a little mildew […]

Environmental Hazards to the Presidents

by Admin | February 21, 2014 | Environmental

Did you know… The White House wasn’t always white! It is built from gray sandstone and was not painted white until the building was reconstructed after being set on fire by the British in 1814. The first paint used on The White House was made of rice glue, casein and lead. The interior of the […]

Managing Asbestos in Schools

by Admin | February 18, 2014 | Environmental

Asbestos has been classified as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.Many consumer products legally still have traces of asbestos and can be found near our environments. Last month, asbestos was found in the […]