Archive for April 2011

Fungi are neither plant nor animal. There are more than 100,000 types of molds. Mold colonies can be fluffy, woolly, velvety or…

Mold causes disease through two mechanisms: Mycoses – fungi infects a human host and causes disease and Toxicoses – toxins produced by the..

Mold needs oxygen, food and moisture to grow. The only item you can control is moisture. Moisture can enter your home in a variety of…

They are microscopic organisms, found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds are musty smelling members of the fungi kingdom that feed on organic…

Authorities such as the CDC, USA EPA, Canada’s CHHC and the US Institute of Medicine all agree that mold growth and associated dampness indoors is…

Negative air pressure containment areas should be built to encase areas prior to efforts to remove mold. HEPA (High Efficiency…

For many people, mold is more than an ugly inconvenience. Breathing mold spores can be a throat irritant and can cause serious…

Air health is a continuous concern for parents of children with asthma. There are countless asthma triggers, and mold is high on the…

Identify mold as growing on substrates such as wood, wallboard, ceiling tiles, carpet, wall paper, paneling and leather items…