It would be great if black mold was something that only grew in dark crawl spaces or basements where there is little contact with humans. Unfortunately, that is wishful thinking. Black mold, Stachybotrys chartarum, can easily grow and flourish in places where people congregate or frequent; bathrooms are one of these places. This harmful fungus [...]

Mold grows where there is moisture and both can develop in areas where there is an unusually high level of humidity. Black mold, Stachybotrys chartarum, can quickly develop if there is a relative humidity (RH) of fifty five percent or more. If the humidity in a room can be controlled, the risk of mold generation [...]

Students always complain of musty smells in school buildings. These may come from fresh paint or old cinder blocks and really are not much of a problem. Black mold, however, is definitely a problem and more than just a nuisance; it can be a bona fide health hazard that can harm any child with respiratory [...]

Black mold is something ordinarily associated with residential homes; however, that is not the only place where these spores proliferate. Indeed, many commercial buildings are at risk from stachybotrys chartarum (scientific name for black mold). This particular fungus can be a serious risk for anyone with respiratory problems. Building-related illnesses (BRIs) cause health problems for [...]

Black mold is a very real danger to anyone living or working in a home or office building. This fungus can weaken the structure, but far worse is the health hazard that it presents. Black mold produces pathogens which if inhaled can cause serious respiratory problems. Preventing this nuisance from becoming a presence is worth [...]

Black mold is a dilemma that, when left untreated, does not go away. It grows, it spreads, and it creates an environment that is so toxic and unhealthy that people are forced to leave their homes. The remedies are costly and the price rises as the problem gets more serious. What can make black mold [...]

Black mold is a rather sinister organism. It thrives in secret, private places where few people go. Hidden in dark corners, black mold multiplies and then finally takes control of the structure of the house. The greatest danger, however, is not to the house but the health of its owners. Those with allergies and respiratory [...]

With over 300,000 types of mold species in the world, black mold prevention can be a difficult task. Mold spreads by disbursing spores that lie dormant until conditions are right for growth. This is why the best approach to black mold prevention is controlling or eliminating the conditions that promote growth. Mold thrives where conditions [...]