What is mold?

MOLD IS PART OF THE FUNGI FAMILY, IT EXISTS EVERYWHERE IN NATURE AND IS ALWAYS IN THE AIR. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOLDS, BUT EVERY ONE OF THEM REQUIRES MOISTURE TO GROW. MOLD LOVES ORGANIC MATERIAL AND CAN GROW ON WOOD, DRYWALL, FABRICS, CARPET, CARDBOARD AND WALLPAPER. WE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ELIMINATE ALL MOLD SPORES BUT WE CAN KEEP MOLD FROM GROWING IN OUR HOUSES, AS SOMETIMES IT DOES. SMALL AREAS OF MOLD CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE HOMEOWNER, ALTHOUGH, PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE USED IN AREAS LARGER THAN A FEW SQUARE FEET.

 Is mold Dangerous? 

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Some people react different than others with mold. People with respiratory problems or allergies will see more of the effects, as others could see little to no effects with less harmful molds. Think of it like peanuts, not everyone is allergic to them but its bad for the ones who are. Stachybotrus, also know as "black mold", releases micotoxins which are dangerous to most people. There have been many diseases and illnesses associated with mold but some of the most common symptoms include: Chest and nasal congestion, headache, light sensitivity, fatigue and weakness, poor memory, difficulty concentrating, skin irritation, dry or watery eyes, and shortness of breath.

Hold the cursor over the mold section to select one of the drop down pages to learn more about the molds in your home and what we do to eliminate them.