The elimination of bedbugs has become a big problem for hotels and places that recieve guests for an indeterminate stay. The EPA has created a website that describes how to get rid these pests for good using a safe EPA pesticide, along with removal of clutter, covering matresses, vacuuming and other steps.
Chinese Drywall
There is an EPA pesticide database: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/productsearch. Tips to prevent infestation: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/
Mold above a window
Whenever mold starts to grow indoors there is a souce of water or moisture that is present that needs to be controlled. If normalization of the indoor environment can succeed, than the souce of water or dampness must first be identified before corrective procedures can be put in place.
Mold is very commonly found in many houses. If basements are not dehumidified in the summer months, mold will develop; even during the colder winter months mold can develop on inorganic surfaces if moisture or dampness is present, ie metal basement exit doors. Mold can also be found in attics where dampness is present due to inadequate ventilation and/or a roof leak.
Mold growth in and around one’s home should not go unchecked as the next level is for rot to develop leading to unsightly staining and physical deterioration of organic materials such as wood trim; mold is also likely to produce allergic symtoms to senisitive people.
