Mold Exposure: A Hidden Trigger for Chronic Sinusitis If you suffer from chronic sinusitis, you may be surprised to learn that mold exposure could be a major culprit behind your persistent symptoms. While sinus infections are often attributed to viruses, bacteria, or allergies, mounting evidence suggests that molds and other bioaerosols play a critical role…
If you hire a Mold Inspection company (like us ) and lab results confirm that mold is present in your home, you might be wondering what the next steps are. The state of Florida requires remediation companies to follow a written Mold Protocol if more than 10 sq ft of mold is discovered. One of…
This customer found a nasty surprise hidden behind their garage fridge…. They gave us a call and we were able to come out the next day and perform testing and provide a protocol to remove the mold without it spreading to other areas! Call now at 813-924-4721 to schedule your Mold Assessment! Or visit us…
This suspicious spot had a customer reaching out to us to perform a Mold Assessment… we were more than happy to help! Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount Dora, The Villages, Clermont and more. Call now at 813-924-4721 to schedule your Mold Assessment! Or visit us at: http://envirohazardtesting.com/ #moldtesting#moldremediation#moldillness#mold#airquality#AirQualityMatters#mountdora#eustis#TAVARES#floridaliving#clermontfl#TheVillages
Mold vs. Mildew: What’s the Difference?? Short answer…. there isn’t one! Mildew is a term commonly used to refer to white/gray fuzzy growth on surfaces, but this growth is just a group of molds that have a similar, flat growth habit. When mildew is discovered in the home, it often tests positive for Aspergillus. Aspergillus…
Genus: 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…
We 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…
~~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…
When 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…
We know that mold is found all around us as it plays a crucial role in decomposing natural items. We also know that mold is typically found in damp environments. A crucial part of preventing mold in the home is limiting excess water and humidity. Let’s take a look at how to go about doing…
