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  • Pigeon Control: An Urban Menace
    Pigeon droppings are more than a casual eyesore. Lurking within these unwelcome nuisances are agents for disease. Either direct contact or exposure to areas infested with these deposits is sufficient to contract a number of life-threatening conditions. Additionally, the acidic nature of these droppings weakens the support of structures such as buildings and bridges, creating a safety hazard such as the collapse of the Minnesota Bridge.
  • Mosquitoes: Controlling These Unwelcome Summer Pests
    For many people, summer is the most pleasant time of year. Outdoor adventurers, ballplayers, and children eagerly awaiting vacation all look forward to this prized season. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are often characteristic of summertime. Though they are often considered bothersome, these pests are more than just a nuisance and can in fact be carrying deadly diseases.
  • The Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke
    Tobacco smoke does not only affect the one who lights the cigarette. Studies show that tobacco smoke affects others in the environment, even long after the last puff of smoke. This smoke can cause illnesses in non-smokers as easily as smokers. Cancer, respiratory infections, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and common colds are a few of the health risks of this phenomenon known as secondhand smoke.
  • Nursing Home Fires - 5 Recent and Avoidable Tragedies
    Deciding to put a loved one in a nursing home is a very difficult choice. It is emotionally stressful to place someone who has cared for you under the care of strangers. In addition to medical care and daily sustenance, safety is a big concern. If a fire occurs in nursing homes, residents are less able to escape than healthy, independent people. To become more aware of the reality of this threat, take a look at summaries of five cases of nursing home fires and the losses suffered by each.

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