Our favorite infrared comparison of the week! Worried about hidden moisture in your home?? Give us a call at 813-924-4721. We perform a full inspection with infrared scanning and moisture meter detecting during every mold inspection. Visit us at: https://envirohazardtesting.com/ for more info. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount…
DetailsDon’t let ceiling stains from roof leaks go untouched or they can turn into the perfect habitat for mold growth! If you have old water stains, give us a call at 813-924-4721 to perform mold testing and make sure the air in your home is fungi free. Visit us at: https://envirohazardtesting.com/ for more info. –…
DetailsHave you ever noticed marks similar to these running down the walls in your bathroom and wondered what caused them?? The answer is excess moisture! If your bathroom is not properly ventilated while showering or bathing, the extra water released into the air has no where to go and can settle and condensate on the…
DetailsGenus: ScopulariopsisScopulariopsis is found in soil, air, plant debris, paper and damp indoor environments worldwide and has even been found in animal feathers. Several species of this mold are unique as they are non-pigmented, meaning the mature growth is white.Up to 10% of skin and nail fungal infections are caused by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis and it…
DetailsThe most important part of identifying what type of mold is present in a sample is to identify how it impacts our health. Typically, mold is characterized by its allergy type. Type I and Type III are the allergy types associated with the mold tested for in air samples. Type I hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions are…
DetailsComparing IR scans to photos of suspect areas is our version of satisfying before and after shots… PLUS they help limit any destructive testing to determine if an area is damp or not. If you have a reoccurring damp or musty smell in your home, give us a call today at 813-924-4721 for a mold…
DetailsHidden mold is never a pleasant discovery… we had the pleasure of performing a full mold assessment with removal protocol for this customer so they can get on the road to restoring their home to its original state! Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount Dora, The Villages, Clermont and…
DetailsWe were grateful for the opportunity to provide this Central Florida customer with a full mold assessment and remediation protocol! If you have mold in your home, a proper remediation protocol from a licensed Mold Assessor is crucial to prevent the mold from spreading through the home during the removal process and ensure no microbial…
Details~~FUNGI FRIDAY~~ Genus: Chaetomium Chaetomium is a genus of mold commonly found in plant debris, soil, and wood. If it makes its way inside, it can also be found on cellulose items, drywall, paper and both softwood and hardwood. Compared to others, Chaetomium is a fast growing mold that is also unique because it it…
DetailsWhen performing a mold assessment or indoor air quality test, we always set up a BioPump outdoors and take a sample of outdoor air. This may seem odd when the area of concern is indoors, but this actually a crucial step for a proper assessment. Most mold types are naturally found in the outdoor air…
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