Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Words from Matthew Bressler, Vice President - Lighting & Window Maintenance How green is is LED Lighting? According to Matthew Bressler, Vice President - Lighting & Window Maintenance, "LED lighting offers an unprecedented opportunity to save energy, maintenance and cooling costs and is a natural fit for cutting-edge renovation, new construction projects, or easy retrofits.  Qualified commercial products use at least 75% less energy and last 35 times longer than incandescent lighting. Plus, qualified LED lighting produces virtually no heat and provides optimal light color for any environment from parking lots to high-end show rooms." Our Lighting and Electric division ensures your systems are optimized and cost effective. Our vision is to create an individualized service plan that reduces your administration/energy cost, prevents system failures, and limits your liability. While our goal is to provide your business with mobile electrical servi...

Guardian's HVAC Team Would you like to lower your maintenance costs by not replacing air filters too soon? Reduce your energy costs by not running your HVAC systems with clogged air filters? Eliminate the number one cause of HVAC system failure: clogged air filters? Maintain IAQ with by preventing the build-up of mold and other allergens in your air ducts due to inadequate air flow caused by clogged air filters?  Commercial HVAC Then it is time to call Joe Large and have his team of engineers develop a tailored plan that addresses the specific needs of your facilities! JOE LARGE, LEED GA VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS Guardian Service Industries Inc.   |   Facility Solution Provider LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Blog | Google+ | Lookbook

Bed Bugs 101 What are bed bugs?  Bed bugs, bed-bugs, or bedbugs are parasitic insects of the cimicid family that feed exclusively on blood . Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, is the best known, as it prefers to feed on human blood. Other Cimex species specialize in other animals, e.g., bat bugs , such as Cimex pipistrelli (Europe), Cimex pilosellus (western US), and Cimex adjunctus (entire eastern US). The name "bed bug" derives from the preferred habitat of Cimex lectularius: warm houses and especially near or inside beds and bedding or other sleep areas. Bed bugs are mainly active at night, but are not exclusively nocturnal . They usually feed on their hosts without being noticed. A number of adverse health effects may result from bed bug bites, including skin rashes , psychological effects, and allergic symptoms . They are not known to transmit any pathogens as disease vectors . Certain signs and symptoms suggest the presence of bed bugs; finding t...

Organic + Science There are a couple of reasons Guardian is the leader in residential and commercial pest control throughout the tri-state, the most important reason, we use organic pesticides that are safe!  Successful pest control doesn’t just start with science – it continues day in and day out to help ensure your property is protected from pests and the damage they can do. Every Guardian Pest Control Specialist is trained to assess your building’s unique characteristics, then implement and monitor an Integrated Pest Management plan based in science…created just for you. What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in conjunction with available pest control metho...

Retrofitting Building efficiency is key to cutting energy consumption. In 2007, 878 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases were attributed to commercial buildings worldwide.  Buildings account for 16 percent of world energy consumption, with a higher share in developed economies (nearly 40 percent of total energy use in the United States). While roughly two percent of commercial floor-space is newly constructed each year, and a comparable amount renovated, the majority of opportunities to improve efficiency over the next several decades will be in existing building stock, most of which are constrained by old equipment, aging infrastructure, and inadequate operations resources. Improved efficiency of existing buildings—through building retrofitting and other measures—represents a high-volume, low-cost approach to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Even for new buildings—constructed in compliance with modern codes requiring higher levels of eff...

The Guardian Solution Our Lighting and Electric division ensures your systems are optimized and cost effective. Our vision is to create an individualized service plan that reduces your administration/energy cost, prevents system failures, and limits your liability. While our goal is to provide your business with mobile electrical service and solutions that enhance electrical, lighting, safety, and security levels, and are energy efficient and cost-effective. Our Lighting and Electric solution includes: Bulbs and ballasts Electrical supplies Electrical & lighting repairs & upgrades Energy conservation design & programs Energy efficiency audits and retrofits Fixed savings plans Fixtures Performance guarantees Proactive planned maintenance Lighting maintenance services, including installation Our Lighting and Electric division continues to shape the industry by making facilities cost effective and energy efficient. Guardian Service Industries...

Successful pest control doesn’t just start with science – it continues day in and day out to help ensure your property is protected from pests and the damage they can do. Every Guardian Pest Control Specialist is trained to assess your building’s unique characteristics, then implement and monitor an Integrated Pest Management plan based in science…created just for you. What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in conjunction with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. What type of pests do we help with? Bed bug detection and elimination Bird control and manage...