by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | Mold Testing
Mold Testing Mold testing, along with a mold inspection allows us to get a more precise picture of what is going on in a home or commercial building by telling us the types, or genus, of molds present. Knowing the type of molds present will let us know if the mold is...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mold Testing
What Are Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs)? Did you ever wonder what that musty odor is that commonly accompanies mold growth? That odor is the Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs) that are being released from the mold spores. Certain molds have the...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mold Testing
Mycotoxins Mycotoxins are unhealthy and dangerous toxins that can be produced by certain types of molds. There have been more than 200 mycotoxins indentified from common molds. While some mycotoxins and their affects on humans are well known, for many mycotoxins,...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mold Testing
What is Black Mold – Allergy Symptoms, Exposure, Identification and Removal The genus of mold that is commonly referred to as the “black mold” is Stachybotrys chartarum. Stachybotrys chartarum is commonly found on cellulose based products- such as drywall, wood...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mold Testing
Mold Allergies And Mold Health Hazards Mold Allergies And Mold Health Hazards – Mold affects everyone differently, which is a big reason why there are no federal or state mold exposure guidelines. Molds typically affect the young, the old and those with...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mold Testing
Common Mold Misconceptions Black mold is toxic and bad It is important to remember that the only way to know for sure the type of mold is to perform mold testing. Mold colonizes in a variety of colors including: black, brown, white, green and yellow. Just because mold...
