Americans love lists of things; whether is it the Top Ten this or the Bottom Ten that, it’s a fascination that is both entertaining and educating at the same time. Believe it or not, there is even a list of the worst states for mold, the names of which might surprise you. For a little [...]
What Causes Black Mold on Windows?
No one should think that black mold only grows on basement walls or dark crawl spaces. Black mold, Stachybotrys chartarum, can grow anywhere that suitable conditions are present, including windows. It would be an assumption to conclude that black mold would grow most in geographical areas of high humidity. That isn’t the case at all, [...]
Black Mold Growth Caused by Flooding
Anyone living near a river or on a floodplain knows that floods are a residential hazard. Snow melt in April can make the water rise over riverbanks and restraining walls to spread rapidly for miles without stop. Structural damage is a sad consequence of flooding; a dangerous result of which is black mold contamination. Two [...]
What Causes Black Mold on Food
Black mold is ordinarily mentioned in connection with the damage it can do to a building structure or the health of a person who has respiratory problems. A home or warehouse, however, are not the only places where black mold can be found. Food can also have evidence of black mold, and this fungus is [...]
Causes of Black Mold in the Workplace
Imagining that black mold is nothing more than a household hazard is a major mistake, and unfortunately one that a lot of homeowners make. Businesses too, must be mindful of the health threat of mold in the workplace. Fungus turns into a work-related risk when unprotected employees come into contact with excessive mold levels in [...]
Causes of Black Mold Problems Worsening
Black mold is a domestic danger that develops and spreads in damp areas where people rarely go. Corners of the basement and hidden crawl spaces are some of the best places for this type of fungus to anchor and increase in area and severity. Disaster will come when black mold has migrated to cover entire [...]
Identifying the Cause of Mold Growth
Black mold is a serious problem for owners of domestic residencies, but mold in general is also cause for concern. There are a variety of mold and fungi which present hazards to both health and hearth. Cladosporium is a common and, fortunately, non-toxic household mold but Aspergillus is not and produces mycotoxins that are dangerous [...]
