If you believe that you or your family has been exposed to mold, whether allergenic or toxic, it is recommended that you consult with a general health practitioner regarding the problem. It might be required that you see a specialist in regards to the issues experienced. A specialist might include an allergist or dermatologist who … Read More →
Tag Archives: Black Mold
Factors That Can Contribute to Mold Growth
Location – some regions have a greater number of mold spores found in the air. Factors that affect this are: Humidity Amount of precipitation Temperature Windiness Number and type of plants and trees in the area Time of Year – at different times of the year, there are climate and social factors that can increase … Read More →
Most Common Indoor Mold Types
Alternaria Alternaria belongs to a Division of the fungi called the Deuteromycota. The word means “neuter fungi” and they are called this because they have no sexual spore stage (meiospores). It grows rapidly and the colony size reaches a diameter of 3 to 9 cm following incubation at 25°C for 7 days on potato glucose … Read More →