Genus: AspergillusSpecies: fumigatus (pictured) Aspergillus is a very common fungi included on Mold Testing Reports because it is found in almost every indoor space and we breathe it in daily. However, Aspergillus becomes dangerous when its concentrations increase to high levels inside of the home. Immunocompromised individuals and those with lung diseases are particularly susceptible…
Mold Testing Methods: Limited Infrared (IR) Scans Infrared (IR) scanning for water detection is an excellent way to help determine the source of moisture build up that we can’t always find with the naked eye. The process works by utilizes infrared technology to detect temperature variations associated with moisture or water intrusion in building materials.…
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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…
Genus: 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…
Despite 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…
Keep 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…
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…
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,…
