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Bed Bugs at a University Dorm and Testing Resources to Quickly Detect their Presence

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services and easy-to-use sampling kits to identify the existence of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) from indoor environments utilizing advanced qPCR methods.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 24, 2025 Multiple media outlets recently ran stories about the discovery of bed bugs in a university dormitory in Oklahoma. According to the reports, concerns raised by parents and students have been shared with university officials who have acknowledged multiple rooms in a wing of a residence hall have been addressed for pest-related issues. Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and animals, usually while they sleep. They are experts at hiding, which can make.......[Read More] [All News]

Flooding across the Central U.S. Leaves Homes and Buildings with Exposure Hazards

EMSL Analytical offers indoor environmental quality testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, inspection tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to identify and mitigate microbial and chemical exposure risks following flood damage.

Indianapolis, Indiana, April 22, 2025 Recently, flooding and tornadoes left a path of destruction across a number of states. Tragically, at least 10 people lost their lives and a significant number of homes, businesses, and other buildings experienced damage due to wind and water. Disaster declarations were declared in dozens of counties in what has been described as historic flash flooding. As the region begins to dry out, property owners and tenants are faced with cleaning up the mess and filing insurance claims. This is also an.......[Read More] [All News]

Fire Station Closed for a Second Time Due to Mold Concerns

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, building inspection tools, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate microbial exposure risks in the built environment.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 18, 2025 For the second time in just months, the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina announced to area residents the temporary closure of Fire Station 12. This second closure was taken following a review by city officials over continued mold concerns. Charleston Firefighters Association – Local 61 shared the following: Firefighters should not have to risk their health to serve the community. The fact that this problem has resurfaced so quickly suggests that either the initial response.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Identify Alternaria and Other Indoor Air Quality Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments, inspection tools, and personal protective equipment to detect and mitigate contact with microbial contaminants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 16, 2025 Alternaria is a common type of mold made up of hundreds of species. Many are ubiquitous in the natural environment, where they play an important role in decomposing materials outdoors. Unfortunately, Alternaria also causes a tremendous amount of agricultural spoilage each year. The spores from Alternaria can make their way inside homes and buildings and have an impact on the indoor air quality. Properties that have suffered from water damage or elevated humidity levels resulting in mold.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Protect Workers from Cadmium and Other Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene, environmental, and material testing services to identify heavy metals and other substances to safeguard workers, and to help companies comply with health and safety regulations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 14, 2025 Cadmium is an important metal used in many industrial processes. It has had numerous uses over the years, including in batteries, solar cells, pigments, alloys, metal coatings, and plastics. While cadmium provides many benefits to industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns that cadmium and its compounds are highly toxic. Exposure to this metal is known to cause cancer and targets the body's cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive, and.......[Read More] [All News]

Alleged Asbestos Violations Result in Costly Fine for Property Development Company

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to protect workers and the public from asbestos, lead, and other regulated substances.

Miami, Florida, April 11, 2025 Last month, it was reported that a developer in Miami-Dade County had been fined over $100,000 because asbestos was allegedly detected in several piles of debris. The debris came from mobile homes that were taken down as part of a redevelopment project. Whenever the demolition of older homes and buildings takes place, asbestos could be encountered, not to mention lead-based paints. The improper handling, storage, and disposal of these materials can pose significant risks to workers, the public, and the.......[Read More] [All News]