Pests and Contaminants

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Pests and Contaminants Exercise 3 Health Opportunities During Energy Audits and Upgrades

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Mice poop and hole for mouse entry. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Mice hole, evidence of use of boric acid inappropriately for a rodent problem. Boric acid is more effective for cockroaches and ants. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Cockroach fras. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Peeling chipping lead-based paint. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Opportunities to increase or avoid contaminants. Low VOC paint, glues, adhesives. Low urea formaldehyde wood products; meet California CARB Phase II standard. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Signs of pest entry. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Vermiculite in attic. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Remove unvented kerosene heater. Does the door being cracked count as providing ventilation? Note heater on table is not a good idea it can fall over. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Atmospherically vented hot water heater is damaged and has significant elbow. Carbon monoxide (CO) measurements show high levels. Do not tighten up home until CO problem is addressed. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Pest nest. Remove before insulating and air sealing. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants

Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants Interior chemical and contaminants. When removing to air seal, opportunity exists to work with occupants to discuss green cleaning options. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants