Genus: Stachybotrys Species: chartarum (pictured) The dreaded BLACK MOLD… When most people think of mold in the home, they often worry about black mold aka Stachybotrys. Why is this fungi so dangerous??? Stachybotrys is capable of producing mycotoxins, which are toxic secondary substances produced by fungi. Specifically, it can produce the harmful mycotoxins macrocyclic trichothecenes,…
Mold Testing Method: Swabs While Air-O-Cell machines are the most precise way to assess mold presence, we can’t forget about their handy-dandy side kick swabs! Swabbing surface samples is a necessary component of assessments to confirm which fungi is growing on what surface. This is particularly important because air analysis samples are often positive for…
Genus: AlternariaSpecies: alternata (pictured) Alternaria is a genus of fungi found predominantly in outdoor air as it is responsible for at least 20% of agriculture crop decomposition. However, if it makes its way inside the home and colonizes, it can become a major allergen and cause hay fever in healthy individuals. Alternaria is also a…
Another case of can you spot the mold??? These tiny, inconspicuous spots were contributing to a much larger issue for a recent customer of ours… They trusted their instinct and contacted us for mold testing after they kept noticing a reoccurring odor in their home. Thanks to this customer’s proactivity, lab results confirmed their suspicions…
As the weather starts to heat up, don’t forget to check your air handler over to ensure your house stays cool all summer long and to make sure you aren’t circulating mold particles throughout your ducts! Air handlers are another hot spot for mold growth due to increased humidity in the area. At a glance,…
Everyone wishes finding mold was an April Fools joke, but unfortunately for this customer of ours that was not the case… We were able to provide them with a full mold assessment and remediation protocol to get their home back in tip-top shape following a hidden supply line leak. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman…
Another beautiful home we had the pleasure of inspecting for microbial growth.. We know that your home is your safe space to relax and decompress, and letting strangers in sometimes isn’t easy, so we appreciate ALL of our customers who allow us the opportunity to ensure the air quality in their home is top notch!…
Mold Testing Methods: Air Quality Analysis via Air-O-Cell Air-O-Cell machines are top notch when it comes to air quality assessments… but how exactly do they work? The machine contains a vacuum-like component called the sampling pump that draws the surrounding air into the cassette. Inside of the cassette, there is a glass slide with a…
We performed an Air Quality Assessment in this beautiful home and the customer was gracious enough to sport one of our yard signs. As a small business, we rely greatly on word of mouth and deeply appreciate any and all support from our clients!
These tiny cartridges are what get inserted into the BioPump machines we use for all of our Air Quality testing! They’re responsible for trapping the mold spores and other allergens found in the air around us. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount Dora, The Villages, Clermont and more!
