Dini Miller Named 'Healthy Homes Hero'

Dini Miller, urban pest management specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension, was named the first "Healthy Homes Hero" by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Augusta Free Press reports.

The award stems from HUD's effort to discuss ways to improve life in the HUD community during National Healthy Homes Month in June. 

Miler has worked on pest control in public housing, focusing on cockroaches, bed bugs and allergens that come from pests. She is currently working on a a checklist of standards for pest control contracts in HUD buildings to ensure extensive care. 

She said she hopes she "might have the opportunity to talk with HUD Secretary Ben Carson and have a better chance at getting him interested in this." 

Read more about Miller and her work at www.augustafreepress.com.