by dorian | Apr 5, 2018 | General Information
If there’s one downside to living in a city built on a swamp (not really—it just feels that way during D.C.’s muggy summers), it’s the mosquitoes. They hover just outside my front door, ready to take a bite from my face or, worse, follow me indoors where they can...
by dorian | Apr 5, 2018 | General Information
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) celebrates April as National Pest Management Month, an observance that has been taking place for more than 30 years. In honor of National Pest Management Month this year, the NPMA is raising public awareness about the...
by dorian | Jan 31, 2018 | General Information
When you see evidence of cockroaches in your home, your first inclination may be to reach for the strongest bug spray you can find. But before you do, take a deep breath and think again. While pesticides will likely kill whatever unwanted visitors are infesting your...
by dorian | Jan 24, 2018 | General Information
You’ve got a contract on your home for sale—congratulations! But before you pop the cork on the champagne, you’ve got to go through an ordeal that could make or break that sweet deal: a home inspection. The home inspection is a contingency written into most offers,...
by dorian | Jan 17, 2018 | General Information
EMSL Analytical offers analytical services and easy-to-use test kits to identify radon risks in people’s homes, schools and work environments. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that although people can’t see, smell or taste radon, it could still be...
by dorian | Dec 6, 2017 | General Information
Don’t let pantry pests ruin your holiday baking fun! Indian meal moths and merchant grain beetles can quickly turn your kitchen in to a nightmare as they infest cupboards and pantries, but browse our slideshow for tips on keeping them out! Keep It Clean...
