The Pest Post

Our experts at A1 Termite and Pest Control often get asked how we treat for Radon.
Let’s first explain a little about what radon is.  Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home.

The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Testing is the only way to know your home's radon levels.

There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon. It typically takes years of exposure before any problems surface.

Some scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children may be more sensitive to radon. This may be due to their higher respiration rate and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be more vulnerable to radiation damage.

In order to test for radon; one of our certified technicians will come to your home and place a radon testing device on the home’s lowest level.  This test will stay in place for 48 hours so our technician can get a truly accurate reading.

If the test reveals that your home has a radon reading of 4.0 or higher, we can devise a plan to install a radon mitigation system in your home that will rid your home of this deadly gas.  

To mitigate the radon gas, we will first seal off the area where the radon is entering your home.  Then, we install a suction fan that will be used to pull the infected air from under your home and exhaust it to the outside where it dissipates.
    
At A1, we treat your home as if it were our own.  That has been our number one core philosophy since we started our pest control business in 1966!   
Our experts at A1 Termite and Pest Control can help you with all of your pest problems.  Feel free to give us a call today at 1-866-939-3081 for a free consultation.