Green Insulation Product Prevents Pests, Reduces Energy Bills

July 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Offered exclusively in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Cary region by Triangle Pest Control, TAP Insulation is a revolutionary product that is designed to conserve energy as well as defend homes against common pests.

TAP, which stands for "Thermal-Acoustic-Pest Control," is a green insulation product made primarily from recycled newsprint.  It is infused with borates, or naturally occurring mineral salts, that are proven to thwart common household pests, including ants, termites, silverfish, and roaches.

Unlike typical fiberglass insulation rolls, TAP Insulation is "loose-fill" insulation, meaning that it is installed using a "blow-in" process.  This allows the insulation to fill nooks and crannies where fiberglass rolls cannot reach, meaning it effectively plugs gaps and cracks where energy loss occurs.  It can even be installed atop existing insulation.

TAP also is denser than traditional insulation, reducing the ability for heat to transfer through attics and exterior walls.  As a result, mechanical systems don't have to work as hard to maintain the comfort level of a home, thereby reducing energy consumption which saves homeowners money.

"In general, TAP Insulation offers up to 32 percent greater efficiency than fiberglass insulation," says Donnie Shelton, President & CEO of Triangle Pest Control.  "Insects also never build a tolerance to the borates in TAP, so TAP never has to be renewed to maintain its effectiveness.

"Homeowners save money not only by reducing energy costs, but by investing in a single product that does the job of three."

As an EPA-rated product, TAP Insulation is only available through licensed pest control professionals.  It is one of the only insulation products to also carry the government's Energy Star rating.

For more information about TAP Insulation, visit Triangle Pest Control, the exclusive provider of TAP in the Triangle, online at http://www.trianglepest.com/pest-control/insulation-service

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Founded in 2003, Triangle Pest Control is the North Carolina leader in Bed Bug Management. A Raleigh extermination company, Triangle Pest Control specializes in an integrated pest management process that includes both elimination and prevention. The company has a firm commitment to working only with materials that have maximize the safety of families, children, and pets and is ranked #1 in customer service among Raleigh pest control companies.