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Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It’s a debate nearly as old as cell phones themselves: Whether these mobile devices can cause brain tumors or if they pose no direct danger to humans. While study after study has been performed which proves and disproves both sides, an Italian court has taken it upon themselves to make an official ruling on the matter. According to Reuters, the Supreme Court of Italy has upheld a ruling which said one business executive’s...
Market Demand for Groundbreaking Bed Bug Biopesticide Grows Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 Terramera, a pioneer in developing effective and safe biopharma products for pest management, today announced it had signed almost 200 Pest Management Companies (PMPs) as Partners. PMP Partners were able to buy and use Terramera’s groundbreaking pesticide CIRKIL® before market launch. CIRKIL® is the first EPA registered biopesticide proven to have effective control of bed bugs...
Cleaning systems with exclusive technologies help remove harmful mold buildup that can wreak havoc on student health. Woburn, MA (PRWEB) October 05, 2012 Daimer Industries®, the cleaning industry’s leading brand of dry vapor steam cleaner machines, is now shipping a powerful commercial steam cleaner with proven anti-fungus technology. The model also includes proprietary Water Capture and HEPA Filtration to help remove fungal species like mold from surfaces within educational...
BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October is National Indoor Air Month, and the American Lung Association in North Dakota is offering a few tips about health concerns that could be in lurking in North Dakota homes. While the big weather story this year has been drought, not flooding, mold is still a real concern for many homeowners. It can grow unseen inside of walls, ceilings and floors, wherever there is enough warmth, moisture and food for the mold to...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture program that collects old pesticides from farms and pesticide application businesses has safely disposed of two million pounds of unwanted or unusable product across the state. The milestone was reached today at the Caristone Farm in Lebanon County. For nearly 20 years, the CHEMSWEEP waste pesticide disposal program has provided the farming community with a safe, responsible and...
The World Health Organization recently recognized environmental noise as harmful pollution, with adverse psychosocial and physiological effects on public health. A new study of noise pollution in Fulton County, Georgia, suggests that many residents are exposed to high noise levels that put them at risk of annoyance or sleep disturbance, which can have serious health consequences. The research is published in the October issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Our research...
Hurricane Isaac is predicted to leave several states with mold problems. Wanting to help the victims, Molderizer.com cut down the prices of its mold remediation products by 20%. North Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 Tropical strom Isaac has already been upgraded to category 1 hurricane. And as reported by washingtonpost.com, it is currently moving in a slow pace that could drench southern Louisiana and New Orleans for up to two days. Stating that Isaac's dump of water will...
Molderizer introduced to the public its mold remediation products made with natural ingredients. With them, the company promises consumers not only effective and safe bed bug treatment but also big savings. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 29, 2012 There are several factors that can increase or decrease a mold removal cost. Among those major factors is the product choice. So to prevent waste of financial resources, Molderizer advised mold sufferers to battle spores with its non-toxic mold...
Filtersfast.com, the leading online retailer in air filters and water filters, offers an exclusive promotion on select 3M Filtrete Air Purifiers for Back-to-School. Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) August 22, 2012 From now through September 15, Filtersfast.com is offering an exclusive promotion on select air purifiers from 3M Filtrete. With the purchase of the 3M Filtrete FAP00-RS Ultra Quiet Air Purifier, a free air filter replacement is included. Free shipping is offered on the FAP01-RS, FAP03-RS...
FastTrackGov® displays on-line environmental license, permit, and inspection applications to the attendees of the 2012 National Environmental Health Association Conference. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), with 5,000 members across the country and internationally, held their 76th Annual Educational Conference in San Diego, California at the end of June. Each year, the organization works directly with health professionals to...
