Wildlife Home Disinfectant Services Winston-Salem, NC
Want to get rid of that “old house” smell? Have you gotten rid of an unwanted animal, but your house still smells? Contact Lion Defense for our wildlife home disinfectant services in Winston-Salem, NC.
Raccoons, squirrels, and bats in the attic can leave a big mess behind. Lion Defense wildlife control agents can clean, disinfect the area, and replace the affected insulation to keep the family safe and healthy.
Attic Insulation
If any previous or current conflicts with wildlife animals are in the attic, a thorough disinfection is required post wildlife removal as well as replacement of the affected insulation. Wildlife residing in attics can contaminate the insulation with their feces and urine which can attract other unwanted pests such as fleas and other parasites.
If you notice your home has that “old house” smell, it may be coming from insulation in the attic. If the home was built in the 1970’s or earlier and no one knows when the last insulation replacement occurred, Lion Defense highly recommend having someone perform an inspection. Not only can old insulation cause a bad smell, but some of the outdated insulation products are known to release toxins into the air (off-gassing).
Two of the common released toxins in old insulation are Formaldehyde and Asbestos. Both of these toxins were banned in the early and late 1980’s. Short term exposure of formaldehyde can cause coughing, nausea, and skin irritation as well as burning sensations in the ear, nose and throat. Long term exposure can lead to cancer. Asbestos breaks up into microscopically thin fibers than can become airborne. Breathing in these small fibers is extremely dangerous as they can travel deep into the lungs and become lodged into lung tissue leading to scarring of the lung tissue and lung cancer.
Having the proper clean insulation in your home is key to maintaining the health of the family. Call Lion Defense today for a free inspection and consultation. Your home will feel brand new with our wildlife home disinfectant services in Winston-Salem, NC.
R-value?
R-value is a measure of the insulations’ ability to resist heat transfer. The greater the R-value the greater the thermal performance of the insulation. International Energy Conservation Code Climate Map gives recommended R-values of R38-R60 for North Carolina. This equates to between 12 - 18 inches of insulation material thickness depending on the type of insulation being used. Once the R-value needed for your climate zone is known, the chart on the back of the insulation material packaging can be used to determine the recommended thickness to use.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11% on total energy costs) by air sealing their homes and adding insulation in attics, floors over crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists.
Smell something strange, musty, or foul ?
Crawlspace Encapsulation
A clean, sealed crawl space with a high-performance vapor barrier can eliminate odors impede mold growth and improve indoor air quality, blocking entry to rodents and insects, and helping ease the latent load on your HVAC system – improving its efficiency.
Crawlspaces provide a perfect environment for a host of issues to manifest. The cool and dark environment they provide is perfect for attracting pests and breeding dangerous air quality conditions. Hazards can continue to grow unchecked for long periods of time.
Pests attracted by unmonitored crawlspaces include ants, termites, spiders, mice, snakes, racoons, and bees. Some of these pests can cause structural damage and others can harm you if you come across them. Mice carry hantavirus which can cause symptoms such as fever, headaches, difficulty breathing, and can lead to death. Mold and fungus can be present in crawlspaces causing health concerns as well as wood decay. Allergens, irritants, and potentially toxic substances called mycotoxins can be produced by mold. These undesirable mold spores can enter the living space from the crawlspace causing allergic reactions such as fever, runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, and skin irritations.
Dirt crawlspaces that have water seepage can create microbial growth and foul odors. Because of all of these issues Lion Defense does not recommend that a home-owner enter their crawlspace without proper safety equipment.
The best solution to avoid these pest and health issues is to encapsulate the crawlspace with a durable liner (vapor barrier) and install a dehumidifier that can keep out moisture. Call Lion Defense today for a free inspection and consultation.
Basement Waterproofing
Similar to crawlspaces, basements also provide an ideal environment for a host of pest and health issues to manifest. Basements that are susceptible to flooding (wet basements), in particular, need to be addressed ASAP. A wet basement is going to cause all sorts of problems beyond water—rust, rot, mold, damage to belongings and unhealthy indoor air.
Removing moisture from the basement air can be as simple as installing a good dehumidifier. If water enters the basement during heavy rains, a properly installed drainage system, around all or some of the basement perimeter, accompanied with an adequately sized sump pump can be the solution to keeping the basement dry. Call Lion Defense today for a free inspection and consultation. Contact us for any questions you may have about our wildlife home disinfectant services in Winston-Salem, NC.
