PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (BusinessWire EON) September 24, 2007 --Commenting on the upcoming October, 2007 AmericanJournal of Public Health article “Dampnessand Mold in the Home and Depression: An Examination of Mold-RelatedIllness and Perceived Control of One’s Home asPossible Depression Pathways” by Edmond D.Shenassa, ScD, et. al., Edward L. Torres, Chairman and CEO ofEnvironmental Service Professionals, Inc. (OTCBB:EVSP)notes: “As the paper relates, ‘Residencein a damp and moldy dwelling is linked with poor physical healthoutcomes, including respiratory problems, asthma, diarrhea, nausea, andheadaches.’

“The EnvironmentalService Professionals national programs and protocols are designedto assure homeowners that they can monitor and control mold and moisturein their dwellings. The recurring conditions mentioned above, accordingto Shenassa et. al., ‘may be associated withanxiety and depression, thus mediating the potential association betweenexposure to dampness or mold and depression.’Further, the researchers stated that ‘Ourstudy underscores the importance of housing conditions as determinantsof mental health and the importance of housing as a medium for universalhealth promotion efforts.’ At ESP, we want toprevent the American Dream from becoming a nightmare.

“Through our Certified Environmental HomeInspector (CEHI) program, the consequences to both individual health andloss of property value associated with mold can be avoided. Homeownerscan call on trained and certified professionals, who all use ourCertified Moisture Inspection (CMI) protocol and offer the Mold andMoisture Management (MMM) annual inspection program. For the first timein the home inspection industry, our company offers a national goldstandard in mold and moisture protocols. We priced these programs sothat the average homeowner can afford them. Our goal is to offer peaceof mind for your family, your home and your health.”

Founded in April, 2006, ESP is the first publicly-traded company formedto consolidate the highly-fragmented home inspection industry and tospecialize in environmental inspections. The company’sfirst two acquisitions were National Professional Services, Inc. (NPS)and Allstate Home Inspection and Household Environmental Testing, Ltd.(AHI). NPS trains and educates industry stakeholders and consumersthrough certification programs; AHI offers a high-level home inspectionand household environmental testing training curriculum along with theprofessionally-designated CEHI Program. The CEHI Program consists of asuite of environmental services: allergen screening, energy inspections,neighborhood environment reports, radon testing, moisture managementprogram, mold testing, and new builder program. In March, 2007, ESPreceived the endorsement of the National Association for MoistureManagement (NAMM) and Edward Torres became a Board Member of thatorganization. NAMM holds an exclusive license from ESP to use itsCertified Moisture Professional protocol for educational purposes.

About Environmental Service Professionals, Inc.

Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. is investing its time andresources in developing and delivering state-of-the-art procedures andtools to provide environmental services for addressing manyenvironmental issues in the Building, Residential, Commercial and RealEstate industries. Its Healthy Home Assurance mission results in themitigation of risk across the board for homeowners and for mortgage,title and insurance companies. For more information, visit the ESP website at www.espusa.net, and view theCBS video clip reporting the AJPH mold story at http://cbs2.com/video/?id=47380@kcbs.dayport.com.

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