A rare fungal disease, Cryptococcosis, has recently been shown to be quickly spreading throughout Canada and Northwestern USA. Cryptococcus gattii, the fungus that causes the fungal disease, cryptococcosis is soilborne and is also associated with certain trees such as eucalyptus, pine or fir trees. It was previously only known in warmer climates throughout the tropics. However, since […]
Mould Training Course In Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
A mould training course on how to recognize indoor mould, how to develop effective sampling strategies, how to interpret laboratory results and how to control mould growth was conducted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Concern about indoor mould exposure has been increasing as the public become aware that mould can cause serious health effects including allergic reactions. […]
Risk of Mold Growth Outbreak after Flooding
Mold growth outbreak in homes and commercial building after flooding is inevitable. Although the flooded buildings could have been dried, some moisture can remain in drywall, wood furniture, cloth, carpet, and other household items and surfaces and could lead to mold growth. Exposure to mold can cause health problems such as hay-fever-like reactions (such as stuffy […]
Methods for controlling Legionella growth in piped water systems and cooling towers
Controlling Legionella Growth in Water Systems Legionella is the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease. This potentially fatal respiratory illness is caused by a species of Legionella that thrives in piped water systems and cooling towers. The disease is acquired when one inhales fine water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. In this post, we will explore various […]
Airborne microorganisms in animal housing facilities
Clean air void of hazardous substances is vital to the survival of all living organisms. Conditions in animal housing facilities may promote the growth of a wide diversity of microorganisms including bacteria and mould. Presence of airborne microorganisms in animal housing facilities affects the quality of air in those facilities. The quality of air directly affects […]
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