Black Mold

There are many ways to test for mold, and a lot of the methods…

Is it Important to Test a House for Mold Before Buying? Yes, it is…

Mold is everywhere, and it is a prevalent problem in homes and can cause…

Black mold is a serious problem for people of all ages, but for the elderly—who have a more vulnerable immune system—it could very well be much worse, especially if the early warning signs aren’t easily recognized by the victims or their caretakers.

When a baby breathes in mycotoxins (the toxic substance produced by mold spores), the blood vessels in the baby’s lungs are weakened, potentially causing pulmonary hemorrhaging—bleeding within the baby’s lungs. The more exposure a baby has to mold, the more likely he or she will develop a chronic or even life-threatening condition.

Stachybotrys chartarum (sometimes Stachybotrys atra)—commonly known otherwise as “black mold”—is a greenish-black mold usually accompanied by a distinctive odor.

Searching for a new home can be a stressful and complicated process, but one thing you will want to watch out for when evaluating if a house is right for you is whether or not it has a mold issue. Mold is a destructive and unhealthful house guest, one you don’t want inhabiting a home you wish to buy. To avoid all the headaches and difficulties of owning a moldy home, make sure to take note of these five ways to inspect your prospective home as you search the real estate market. These can also be applied to looking for a mold-free rental home or apartment as well.

It’s a well-known fact that high humidity can facilitate significant mold growth, but it…

In Wilmington, North Carolina, Mayor Saffo received a very disturbing report from the Wilmington…

More than 50% of houses in the U.S. have mold issues. Therefore, it should…

It’s time to answer one of the most persistent questions seen on MoldBlogger and…

Black mold is a common and toxic mold type often found in homes with…

What is Black Mold? Stachybotrys, otherwise known as “black mold,” has a rather notorious—and…

If there was one organism that was in dire need of a PR overhaul,…

Is Mold Dangerous to Breathe? Normally when we come across mold – whether in…

What is Black Mold? “Black mold,” or stachbotrys as his mycologist friends like to…

Q. Being advocates for healthy homes, how often do you get contacted concerning black…

Toxic Black Mold Usually associated with the nasty back and green patches on the…

An Uncomfortable Situation Black mold is absolutely horrible and can do more than simply…

Hidden Mold Mold is a serious problem. It is known to cause respiratory problems…