Pipe leaks aren’t the only source of moisture that causes mold growth.. this customer’s damage was the result of a roof leak. Read what this customer had to say about the process: “I had several discolored areas on the ceilings that were found when the roof was replaced for an insurance claim. I wasn’t sure…
DetailsGenus: Cladosporium Species: herbarum (pictured) Cladosporium is another common fungi included on Mold Testing Reports because it is the most frequently occuring fungal species in air. While it does have the capability to produce toxins, they are usually only an issue when found in very high concentrations on wheat fed to animals. Cladosporium is problematic…
DetailsDespite trying to hide behind this fun wallpaper pattern, mold was found in another bathroom by this client who called us for testing. If you participate in Spring cleaning, make sure to keep an eye out around your bathrooms, ceilings, kitchen cabinets and windows for discolored areas that could possibly be mold growth. Find something…
DetailsKeep an eye out for our yard signs around town! This customer of ours went above and beyond to have testing performed in their rentals to ensure no mold growth was present, keeping the health of their tenants in mind. Mold does not always have to be visible for testing to be beneficial… sometimes testing…
DetailsGenus: 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,…
DetailsMold 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…
DetailsGenus: 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…
DetailsAnother 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…
DetailsAs 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,…
DetailsEveryone 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…
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