Definition of Water Activity Water activity (aw) refers to “free” water available for microbial growth. For microbial growth to occur, moisture must be freely available. The water activity of a material determines which types of mold would grow on that material. Technically, the water activity is defined as the ratio of the vapour pressure exerted […]
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How to improve spore trap analysis results
Spore trap data should be reliable if results are to be used in assessing indoor spore types and concentrations and ultimately to evaluate the validity of exposure potential or remedial success. Spore trap analysis results are primarily used in indoor mold investigations to: assess the airborne spore concentrations and the potential for human mold exposure […]
Fungal Spores Identification Course
Airborne Fungal Spores Course The only course you’ll ever need to master fungal spore sampling, identification, enumeration and data interpretation The objective of the fungal spores identification course is to equip participants with skills necessary to identify and differentiate airborne fungal spores from other airborne non-fungal particles. The first topic covers basic fungal classification to […]
Mold Spores In Air And Health Issues
Mold spores are tiny structures produced by molds for the purpose of reproduction, i.e., they are “seeds” but unlike the plant seeds mold spores do not contain a preformed empryo. Health Effects Associated With Mold Spores Mold spores are common in household and workplace dust. Also, due to their light weight, mold spores are often […]
Black Mold Testing
Why Mold Testing is Necessary Homes and workplaces often have mold growth which requires mold testing to assess the risks to occupants. Mold testing helps to determine the types of mold present and whether they are a health hazard. Mold testing not only determines the species present but through more advanced mold testing methods a […]
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