California Residents Advised to Repair Even Small Water Leaks to Prevent Costly Termite Infestations and Mold Contamination
LA Testing provides analytical services, sampling supplies, inspection tools and indoor environmental quality test kits to identify water damage, mold and other exposure issues. AddThis Sharing Buttons Huntington Beach, CA – WEBWIRE – Friday, February 15, 2019 By some estimates, residents of California spend around $1 billion a year addressing termite infestations and damage. One way to help protect homes and other buildings from these insects is to make sure there are no water leaks, including hidden ones, that could create a moist environment which can attract some species of termites. Even a tiny pinhole leak in a water supply or drain line can help create wet conditions that are conducive for not only termites, but also mold growth. A damp environment is ideal for certain types of termites that are attracted to wet wood. Once a termite colony is established, the termites can quickly begin to consume parts of the building. Mold is the other all too common problem associat
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