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A myriad of different types of health risks can occur in a home or business. Many such health hazards arise from the presence of biohazardous materials, including dangerous pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms. These can be caused by incidents and situations that include accidents, illnesses, crimes, suicides and attempted suicides, infectious diseases, water and sewage damage, mold proliferation, meth contamination, rodent droppings, and other harmful and hazardous incidents. Call our veteran-led Infectious disease and decontamination services company.
As a general rule, rats avoid interaction with humans. Nocturnal animals, they are most active during the night and sleep or tuck themselves away in their nests during sunlight hours. Thus, the amount of direct contact between humans and rats tends to be minimal. As a species, rats are also inclined to retreat rather than…
Quite like many people, you when you think of rats, you think of… rats. By that, it is meant you may not realize that from a biological standpoint there is an array of different types of rats. Among the rat genus, there are many different subfamilies, this includes one known as Rattus Murinae. This type…
In recent times, fleas that carry bacteria that cause typhus have been found in some communities in Southern California. As a result, protecting against these types of fleas has become imperative. Two primary strategies are involved in protecting against typhus-carrying fleas. First, tactics exist to repel these fleas from making contact with humans and pets.…
Pigeons are found in many communities across the United States. While pigeons tend to be more of a nuisance for most people than anything else, you do need to bear in mind that pigeons can carry disease. Indeed, pigeon droppings can harbor diseases that can provide serious in some situations. An example of an infection…
If you are fortunate, you will be able to travel through life without coming upon or finding the body of a deceased person. There can be no doubt that finding a dead body is a truly unsettling experience. It’s one thing to be with a loved one when they leave their life on Earth. It’s…
The basic definition of “suspicious death” is a death that is unexpected and its circumstances are legally or medically unexplained. Different types of investigations are undertaken in the aftermath of a suspicious death to attempt to reach a firm conclusion as to what happened. Different types of professionals might be involved in such an investigation,…
At its very essence, mold is a type of fungus that exists in the form of multicellular filaments. These filaments technically are known as hyphae. This contrasts with other types of fungi known as yeasts. With this basic explanation of mold noted, there is a great deal more you need to consider in order to…
As is the case with a good many people, you may wonder how different things in the world have received their names. With this in mind, you may wonder how certain diseases received their monikers. For example, you may wonder how the hantavirus was named. What Is the Hantavirus? Before diving into the specific origins…
Meth, technically known as methamphetamine, is defined as being a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects a person’s central nervous system, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This basic definition only begins to tell you the “story” behind meth, its impact on users, and its use more broadly in the United States…
Mysterious deaths are not just the stuff of movies and television. Rather, every day in Southern California and elsewhere around the world, deaths occur (or are discovered) in which the cause is not readily available. Like many people, you may wonder what happens if no cause of death is found. Situations in Which a Cause…
A coroner has the primary legal responsibility of ascertaining the cause of death in certain circumstances. A coroner or medical examiner has a typically standard course of action this followed to determine the cause of death. Cause of Death Versus Manner of Death Oftentimes, the terms “cause of death” and “manner of death” are used…
Like many people, you’ve watched more than a few television programs and films that involve homicide or death investigations. The alarming reality is that a considerable segment of the population will have some sort of direct connection with a death investigation involving the circumstances of a friend or family member’s passing. You may have a…
If you are like nearly every adult in the United States, and nearly every young person over a certain age, you’ve heard the term “coroner’s report” as well as “autopsy report” with some regularity. You hear these terms on television programs, in films, and in media reports. Although you have contact with these terms with…
A heart-wrenching situation is the discovery of an unattended death. The very circumstances of an unattended death make the discovery of the remains traumatic. An unattended death is one in which a person dies alone and his or her remains are not discovered for a period of time. Indeed, days, weeks, or even months may…
Fans of crime shows and medical dramas on television and the big screen oftentimes are presented with forensic investigators and medical examiners successfully striving to identify the cause of death in even the most complicated of situations. In some such television or picture shows, the entire affair may be dedicated to discovering how someone died…
A truly traumatic circumstance is the unattended death of a person in his or her home. Not only is the loss itself a keenly emotional experience for a deceased person’s loved one, but the aftermath of this type of death can also be fraught with a multitude of challenges, including legal ones. A key legal…
A person contemplating a mold inspection needs to have a basic understanding of what is involved in the process. Appropriate due diligence before engaging a mold inspector demands a basic process of self-education. This includes understanding the elements of complete versus limited mold inspection. Overview of Complete Mold Inspection Complete mold inspection involves a broad…
Mold in homes can pose a persistent and even dangerous problem. Ultimately, professional testing needs to be undertaken to ascertain the presence of mold that might not be visually noticeable. In addition, professional testing is necessary to definitively identify the type or types of mold that might be present in a residence. This comprehensive overview…
Undoubtedly, you are familiar with the terms cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. However, if you are like most people, you may lack a complete understanding of the differences between cleaning and disinfection. You may not fully understand what is meant by sterilization. Definition of Cleaning Cleaning is a process designed to eliminate debris from a surface…
With alarming regularity, the remains are finally found of a person who experienced what had been an undiscovered death in Southern California. There are a number of more common scenarios that lead to an undiscovered death. In addition, the undiscovered death cleanup process can prove to be remarkably challenging, calling for the professional assistance of…
Hopefully, you make it through life without facing the prospect of sorting out the ins and outs of unattended death laws in California. Nevertheless, as is the case with many things in life, you are wise to have a basic understanding of something that might not be likely but that certainly is possible. You are…
Cleaning out an apartment after a family member or friend dies can prove to be a challenging and emotional task. With that said, there are some important tactics you can employ, and steps you need to take, to ensure that the apartment clean out process goes as smoothly as possible. Plan Ahead When a person…
Life can take unexpected courses and present unimaginable challenges. Many of these unanticipated challenges arise when a loved one is injured, becomes ill, or ages. Indeed, some of the issues that accompany injury, illness, and aging prove difficult to even discuss. One such issue is a situation in which an injury, illness, aging, or some…
The state of California has enacted specific statutes governing the trapping of wild animals. These laws serve a number of purposes, including the humane treatment of animals and as a means of protecting the ecosystem in the state more generally. If you will be involved in the trapping of animals in California for one reason…
It would be pointless to say that death is a regular part of life. While ostensibly true, the concept of death typically exists in a vague and nebulous way for most people. Rarely do we have to confront the concept directly and even rarer is a physical confrontation with a dead body. However, countless individuals…
Cleaning out a loved one’s home after their death can be a physically and emotionally draining process. What’s more, deciding what to share, keep, donate, or trash can be a tormenting task. If you’re looking for the best approach this undertaking, utilize the following steps to help maintain your sanity and get the job done…
Many, many people are under the impression that bats lurk in dark caves. Indeed, the impression a good number of people have about bats is derived from horror films featuring bloody Count Dracula. The reality is that many bats reside in cities and towns, roosting in trees, bridges, buildings, and other locations. Understanding this reality,…
Dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one, whether expected or unexpected, is never easy. While our thoughts might immediately go toward coping with our grief, we cannot forget that there are things that need to be dealt with in the present. In the devastating aftermath of losing a loved one, you must make…
As will be discussed in a bit more detail shortly, rodent feces can harbor dangerous pathogens that can result in serious and even fatal diseases. For this reason, if you discover that you’ve some type of rodent feces at your residence, you will need to exercise extreme caution when it comes to the matter of…
If you are in the process of putting your home on the market for sale, you certainly find yourself with a myriad of questions and even concerns. In that regard, if there has been an unattended death in your home or somewhere on your property, you may have questions about the reporting requirements. California law…
One of the most horrific of situations that can be faced at a residence is a violent or unattended death. Death scene restoration, or unattended death remediation, can be a truly challenging task. The recommended course typically is to engage the services of a death scene or unattended death cleanup specialist. The specific circumstances in…
Life is not without its challenges and traumas. Few people make it through their lives without experiencing some type of challenging, even horrific, event. An example of a uniquely horrible situation is discovering the remains of a person who suffered an unattended death. Similarly challenging is not actually discovering a body in this setting but…
Landlords face a multitude of problems when it comes to their legal and contractual relationships with tenants. One of the most complicated and challenging of situations is when a tenant dies and no next of kin can be found. Sadly, this oftentimes occurs when a tenant dies in what is known as an unattended death.…
A relatively well-known book is entitled Everyone Poops. The book attempts to make the point that humans, as well as mammals and other types of animals, defecate. While it is true that “everyone poops,” a good many people do now know the contents of human feces. This lack of knowledge is actually quite understandable inasmuch…
Raccoons historically lived in forests and other wooded areas. As human developments have encroached into their natural habitats, raccoons have been highly adept at adapting. In other words, raccoons have shown little difficulty in successfully living in the heart of suburban and even urban communities. Indeed, in many cities, raccoons have become commonplace. In addition…
Raccoons are mammals that grow to a length of about two feet when mature. Raccoons are indigenous to forests but are highly intelligent and adaptable animals. As a result, they have taken to living in urban areas as metropolitan communities expand. Raccoons are nocturnal animals and generally avoid contact with humans. With that noted, as…
Mice not only are capable of spreading disease if they manage to get into your home, but they can also cause a considerable amount of damage to your residence. Mice cause damage no matter where they end up in your home, including in your attic. There are a number of different types of damage that…
If you’re dealing with rats in your residence, you face the prospect of the spread of disease and physical damage to your property. You likely find yourself searching for a safe, effective way in which you can kill rats that have infested your property without resorting to the use of poison. There are a number…
If you reside in a home that was built or remodeled, prior to 1990, the possibility exists that you may have attic insulation that contains asbestos. There exist a good many misconceptions about attic insulation and asbestos. In order to protect the safety and health of your loved ones, you need to familiarize yourself with…
If you have discovered a mouse infestation at your home or business, you don’t want to dilly-dally in eliminating the problem. You truly want to know the techniques that you can employ to get rid of mice the fastest way possible. Set up Mouse Traps There are a number of different types of mouse traps…
If you face a blood spill at your home or business, there are procedures in place to clean up spilled blood (and other bodily fluids) depending in part on whether the spill occurred on a hard or carpeted surface. These procedures exist to keep you and others safe during the cleanup process and to ensure…
If you face a situation in your home or elsewhere in which you need to clean up blood, you may have some basic questions about the process. One such question is likely to be can you use bleach to safely and effectively clean up blood? As is oftentimes the case, the answer to this question…
There exist a number of things about the presence of mice in your home or business that are reprehensible. One such item on the list is the smell of mouse droppings. There are some steps that you can take to eliminate the smell associated with mouse droppings at your home or business. Safety First The…
As is the case with any serious disease, a primary question about hantavirus and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is whether or not the disease is curable. In fact, when it comes to hantavirus pulmonary condition (the serious illness caused by the hantavirus), there is no cure for the condition. Rather, in some cases, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome…
The thought of discussing the differences between squirrel droppings and rat droppings is not pleasant. Nonetheless, if you’ve noticed animal droppings around your property, you are best served to be able to identify what type of feces is present. In this regard, it is important for you to distinguish between squirrel droppings and rat droppings.…
If you are like many people, you are repulsed by the idea of a rat infestation in your home. You probably have two primary issues on your mind. First, you want to get rid of rats and prevent them from returning to your home. Second, you want to know what the best way is to…
The mere thought of breathing in mouse poop – actually, dust from dry, crumbled mouse poop – is undoubtedly repugnant to contemplate. The reality is that you can end up breathing in mouse poop when you go about sweeping up feces. (You actually may also end up breathing in dried mouse urine as well.) In…
Like many home or business owners, you are likely to find evidence of mice in your residence or business. In most cases, this tell-tale evidence comes in the form of mouse droppings. Up until now, you may have given little to no thought about sweeping up and throwing away mouse droppings. The reality is that…
Rat and rat droppings can present health hazards. In addition, rat urine and saliva can also cause health issues. With these different ways in which things associated with rats can be health risks, you may legitimately wonder whether it is safe to eat packaged food that may have come into contact with rats and rat…
Hantavirus comes in a number of different strains. As of this time, the strain of hantavirus found in the United States has been identified by medical experts as the Sin Nombre virus. There are different strains of hantavirus found in different locations around the globe. The Sin Nombre virus is found in North, Central, and…
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