News for Going Green Lovers
An apartment complex in Indiana was claimed to contain bed bugs. And no thanks to that, it was put on the not-so-good side of the limelight. Particularly, the presence of those pesky critters sparked a one-man protest against the Geneva Shores Apartments. That, in return, caught the attention of the complex’s tenants and the South…
A mold outbreak recently took place in River Strand community in Florida. And needless to say, the residents were upset of it. However, the developer said that the fault wasn’t on their end. Among those residents who’re having a hard time because of the spores’ presence were RJ and Sharon Dominic. Their 1,450-square-foot condo at…
Last month, bed bugs caused quite a stir at Orlando Fire Station 6. Mattresses affected by their presence were piled outside and the building was treated to solve the problem. However, the officials confirmed that the pests have returned. This time, the pesky insects did not just bother Station 6. They, as well, infested Station…
A new type of cockroach has arrived in New York. And worse, it was discovered that it could survive in low temperatures. The new specie was identified by the biologists of Rutgers University as Periplaneta japonica, which originated from Asia. It was first spotted by an exterminator in the city’s High Line in 2012 and…
Bed bugs are now so prevalent that even campuses are troubled by them. And according to a report, the latest of which to have a taste of their pesky presence was a high school in Indianapolis. Particularly, it was Arlington High School that was most-recently linked with those tiny vampire-like critters. But though the school…
Bed bugs could be eliminated in a number of ways. Freezing the items affected is one of those methods highly recommended to their victims. However, low temperature is less fatal to those pesky bugs than it was thought to be. A study has discovered that like an Asian specie of cockroach, bed bugs could actually…
A fire station in Cape Coral recently joined the list of firehouses found with mold. And just like most of them, it also had to be closed. The fungus was discovered particularly in the city’s Fire Station #2 and was believed to have been caused by a water damage. Invading its kitchen, it forced the…
The sneaky bed bugs stirred yet another school. Well, actually, it was its dormitory. But, all the same, they caused trouble again to a lot of students. This time, those pesky crawlies showed up in University of Miami’s McDonald tower. Because of it, several students were forced to move out and temporarily transfer to Holiday…
Mold is a common problem in old structures and buildings. Primarily, it’s because of the leaks and other water-related problems that often plague those places. However, a mold case in a library in Colorado proves that isn’t always the case. Even a newly built or renovated residence or establishment, it could actually infest, as it…
Bed bugs have become a bigger problem this 2013 compared to years before. However, the worst of their presence isn’t yet here. According to a survey by the National Pest Management Association, this year, 98 percent of pest control experts have confirmed their encounter with the critters for the past 12 months. Compared to the…
