Fungi are present in virtually all environments and affect us in many ways. Spores of many fungal species have been documented as important causes of allergy when inhaled people who are susceptible individuals. Experts estimate that 20% of the human population is susceptible to fungal spore allergy. How to and why Trap Airborne Fungal Spores […]
Is Black Mold (Stachybotrys) a New Emerging Opportunistic Human Fungal Pathogen?
The black mold, Stachybotrys, is a well known producer of toxic byproducts (mycotoxins). The species most common in building environment are Stachybotrys chartarum and Stachybotrys chlorohalonata. These species have been linked with health problems associated with poor air quality in mold- contaminated buildings. In eastern Europe, in the 1930s, outbreaks of a disease of horses […]
How and why to keep your carpet mold and bacteria free
Carpets are usually reservoirs of any particulates including dust and microorganisms that settles from the air or brought in from outside via various means. By their nature carpets can hold these tiny particles without being noticed. The problem comes when the carpet becomes wet. Wet carpets made of natural material and the settled dust supports […]
Scared of buying a moldy house? Here is what you should know
Quite often home buyers are confronted by the fact that the home they wanted to buy was said to have mold. Is it okay to buy a house with mold in it? It depends on the extent of mold growth and how much it would cost to restore the house to it’s original condition prior […]
How to Prevent Mold Growth on Cannabis (aka Marijuana)
Cannabis (popularly known as marijuana or weed) was legalized in Canada for both medical and recreational use on October 17, 2018. According to federal law, adults are allowed to have a maximum of 30 grams of legally-produced cannabis in their possession. Additionally, adults can cultivate up to four cannabis plants per household. Mold Growth on […]
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