Aspergillus is one the most common types of moulds in indoor environment. Some members of Aspergillus group are recognized health hazards and are of great concern if they appear in built environment. The most important species as concerns health are Aspergillus clavatus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus versicolor. Aspergillus clavatus is often associated with […]
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Cost of Renting Mold Testing Equipment and Sampling Media
Price Breakdown For Bacteria and Mold Testing Kits To request our current mold and bacteria sample testing prices, please call 905-290-9101 (Toll-free: 1-866-813-0648). What You Needed To Know About Cost of Mold Testing. The cost of mold test kits can vary greatly from one provider to another. Before settling for a low price or a […]
Significance of Airborne Cladosporium in Indoor Air Quality
Cladosporium is one of the most widespread mould. It includes about 40 species naturally found in soil, on decaying plant material and as plant pathogens. Several studies conducted in Europe and North America have shown that Cladosporium spores are present in the outdoor environment throughout the year. However, concentrations are very low in winter. In […]
The Mould Fusarium: How Does It Affect Our Lives?
Fusarium species affect our lives in several areas. In agriculture Fusarium is known to cause diseases of many economically important crop plants. Some species are known to colonize stored cereal grains not only causing losses but also producing mycotoxins such as trichothecenes, zearalenone, and fumonisins that are harmful to humans and animals(1, 3). In the […]
Wallemia Mold
Wallemia spp. The genus Wallemia is xerophilic. Three species of Wallemia have been identified. These are W. ichthyophaga, W. sebi, and W. muriae. Wallemia sebi is the most well known species. It has been isolated from air, soil, dried food (causing spoilage) and salt. Since the species within the genus Wallemia have been recognized only […]
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