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

2. Exercise 3: Pests and Contaminants
Mice poop and hole for mouse entry.
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Mice hole, evidence of use of boric acid inappropriately for a rodent problem. Boric acid is more effective for cockroaches and ants.
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Cockroach fras.
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Peeling chipping lead-based paint.
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Opportunities to increase or avoid contaminants. Low VOC paint, glues, adhesives. Low urea formaldehyde wood products; meet California CARB Phase II standard.
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Signs of pest entry.
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Vermiculite in attic.
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9. 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.
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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.
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Pest nest. Remove before insulating and air sealing.
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12. 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