Mold Species Identification
There are over 100,000 mold species identified, some more
harmful than others. Some are more toxic than others, they
also come in a large variety of colors, such as black, white,
green, and brown. Mold spores are extremely small, less than
4 microns in size. How small is this?
- They are so small that as many as 250,000 spores can fit
onto the head of a pin.
- In one minute your lungs can take in over seven hundred
thousand of these spores.
Mold Infestation in your Home
Mold infestation can be very apparent in your home or it
can be hidden in places like behind walls and underneath appliances,
basements and atticks. Occupants often become sick from exposure
before a mold problem is even suspected or seen.
Common Household Mold
- Cladosporium
- Penicillium
- Aspergillus
- Alternaria
- Mucor
Toxic Mold
There are two types of black mold that are less common but
are considered very serious health hazards.
Toxic mold such as Stachybotrys and Memnoniella
require water soaked cellulose (wood, paper, and cotton products)
to grow. Such mold types may appear slimy when wet - with
white edges.
- · It is believed that as many as fifty percent
of all homes and buildings may have some level of Stachybotrys
infestation.
- If you suspect that you may be dealing with a toxic mold
you should vacate the premises and have a professionals
remove the mold before anyone comes back into the house.
You can get quite ill yourself if you inhale a large quantity
of the fungal dust or get it on your skin.
Toxic Mold Testing
Home Inspectors® in conjunction with a certified environmental
laboratory can confirm whether or not you are dealing with
toxic mold levels.
Home Inspectors® can also make recommendations
to help eliminate or reduce the problem.
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