There are only a few insects, spiders, and mites that are normally found inside homes. These are the so-called household pests. Certain ants, beetles,true bugs, cockroaches, flies, mites, silverfish, and springtails (collembola) are the most commonly reported. Household pests differ by region – what’s common in one area may not be so common in another
Forget the rain forest—your home is brimming with bugs. More than 500 kinds of them. Spiders, flies, beetles, ants, and book lice are among the critters detected in a new study, the first to evaluate arthropod diversity in U.S. homes. Arthropods—a huge group that includes insects, spiders, and their relatives—have been living and evolving alongside
Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is a significant combustion pollutant in the United States. CO is a leading cause of poisoning deaths [32]. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), CO-related nonfire deaths are often attributed to heating and cooking equipment. The leading specific types of equipment blamed for CO-related deaths include gas-fueled space
Walking into a modern building can sometimes be compared to placing your head inside a plastic bag that is filled with toxic fumes.” John Bower Founder, Healthy House Institute Introduction We all face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving in cars, flying in airplanes, engaging in
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home
Summer leaves ample room for accidents when it comes to fire. While we’re off enjoying the weather, simple things can go wrong resulting in a fire that spreads like, well, wildfire. Keep a fire safety plan in play all year and go over it with children every season to ensure they know what to do
