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Bed Bugs: Prevention and Treatment

by Admin | November 2, 2011 | Heat Treatment

I would normally take a day off bed bugs, but I wanted to cross-post the article now that it is up on Amber Property Management’s blog. Here you go: Bed bugs are all over the news and it’s easy to get freaked out about the possibility of picking up an infestation from a hotel stay or […]

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Bed Bug Resistance to Insecticides Becoming More Clear

by Admin | October 24, 2011 | Heat Treatment

Bed bugs have developed resistance to the most common insecticides used to control their populations—pyrethroids. The pests have developed multiple genetic mechanisms to defeat the neurotoxins which are the active ingredients in these chemicals. The Virginia Tech Vector-Borne Disease Research Group has found genes in the bed bug transcriptome (genes that are expressed) which produce enzymes used to deactivate […]

Reducing Cooling Costs in Your Commercial Building

by Admin | April 15, 2010 | Heat Treatment

Cooling costs are a substantial part of a facilities annual utility bill. Fortunately, there are many Operations and Maintenance (O&M) opportunities that can be implemented to make the existing air-conditioning systems operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately lowering overall cooling costs. One of the most effective O&M programs is to have the Evaporator and Condenser […]

Concerns About Materials Containing Asbestos

by Admin | November 3, 2008 | Environmental

I recently received this question from a concerned homeowner. I thought I would share our response with everyone because I know that this is a question that does not have a clear straight forward answer. “Hello – My home was built in 1985 and has popcorn acoustic ceilings. Could these possibly contain asbestos? I have […]