1171. Specific Challenges for Museum Floor Care Program
June 10, 2012
Hard surface floor care in art and similar museums can be a real challenge and for one very special reason: more than 850 million people visit U.S. museums every year.
With that level of foot traffic, a floor care program that may suffice in an office building or school simply will not work ...
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1172. Hazards Hidden in Carpet that Could Affect Most Children
June 09, 2012
As we continue to look at our schools with an eye to protecting our children's health, another place to look is at our feet. We don't think about it much, but carpets are a magnet for anything that has been in the air or on our shoes. And it's a magnet that is also hard to clean completely.
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1173. Which is More Dangerous Old or New Carpet?
June 09, 2012
It may do wonders for your decor. It may feel delicious on your bare feet. It's a soft place for children at play and it reduces noise. Carpeting can look and feel great in your home. But hidden in the plush, saxony or berber are significant dangers to you and your family.
Carpets cover the ...
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1174. Pet Disaster Plan During Flood Calamity
June 09, 2012
All too often when planning for our families in the case of a flood, we forget to have a plan for our pets. Unfortunately, if we don't plan ahead for our pets, they may get left behind in case of a flood evacuation. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when putting together your pet disaster plan. ...
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1175. Cat Fleas and Plague Public Health Concern
June 09, 2012
Historically, fleas have been involved in devastating epidemics of plague throughout the world. The most common species is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. However, other species of fleas that are parasites of rodents are involved in the transmission of plague and murine typhus, both of which oc...
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1176. Differentiating Ants from Termites for Timely and Appropriate Control
June 09, 2012
People often confuse ants and termites. Both insects live in social colonies, and may take up residence in or near your home. Knowing how to identify ants and termites will help you decide when to call the exterminator. While they appear similar at first, a closer look reveals some distinct differen...
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1177. How Salt Act as a Control Agent for Flea
June 08, 2012
Flea season is upon us. Anybody who has ever had an infestation knows you have to combat fleas from many angles to control & eliminate these hopping, opportunistic parasitical pests. One of the most powerful agents in reducing flea populations is one of the most safest: Salt.
Can it be used ...
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1178. How to Clean Tennis Court Surface Area
June 08, 2012
Tennis courts are made from a variety of surfaces, including clay, crushed stone, grass, carpet, synthetic surfaces and what is known as a hard surface. Hard courts are by far the most common type in the United States, according to the American Sports Builders Association, due to their affordability...
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1179. Basic Means of Checking the Presence of Termites in Sub Floor
June 08, 2012
For this part of the inspection you will need full PPE, you will spend a lot of your inspection time on your back, and crawling around wet, dusty, smelly conditions sometimes all of these at once in different areas under the house.
The subfloor has a purpose in a house, normally to provide g...
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1180. Considerations Before Mounting a Light Trap for Effective Fly Control
June 08, 2012
Before installing insect light traps several factors should be considered to aid in the selection of units which are effective and positioned for optimum control.
One of the most important environmental factors that we can control is the attraction due to the type of exterior lighting. Where...
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