Introduction Fungal spores are small particles that are produced and released by fungi. They can be found in the air both indoors and outdoors environments. While spores of some types of fungi are harmless, others can cause health problems when they are inhaled. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at fungal spores […]
Does mold come back after mold remediation?
Understanding Mold Recurrence: Factors to Consider After Remediation Mold can potentially reappear after mold remediation if the underlying conditions that originally caused the mold to grow are not properly addressed. Mold spores are always present in the environment and under favorable conditions especially the presence of moisture, these spores germinate within 24-48 hours and form […]
ERMI- Environmental Relative Mold Index
The Environmental Relative Mold Index (ERMI) was developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists as a tool for estimating the amount of mold in buildings. As a research tool, it can be used to estimate the amount of mold and to identify some of the types of mold present in dust samples. […]
Is Slime Mold Harmful to Humans?
Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories received a sample of what the homeowner thought was a mold for testing. It turned out to be slime mold. The slime mold was growing on the windowsill and the homeowner initially thought it was a mushroom. When she tried to take a sample of the slime mold using clear […]
Sick And Tired Of Peziza domiciliana (Domicile cup fungus)?
Peziza domiciliana, variously referred to as domicile cup fungus, peziza mushroom and Peziza fungus among other names, is a common household fungus that grows in indoor environment. It is usually associated with water-damaged buildings. “Domiciliana” means “around the house”. It is found in a wide range of habitats including carpets in living rooms, shower stalls, […]
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