Author Archives: George Hatcher
12 Things to Never Buy at a Thrift Store Even If is a Bargain
Thrift stores are a great way to save cash while still getting quality items. These stores are great for recycling the things people don’t want or need anymore. There is a saying, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” and … Continue reading
It’s Mushroom Season: Look for These Fungi That Grow in Colorado
The space will have a lounge with drinks to pair with its thirteen pickleball courts. Read More
What To Do With A Carton Of Berries When One Or Two Are Moldy
Are you throwing away perfectly good berries because of a little bit of mold? Here’s what food experts have to say about when to toss and when to keep. Read More
The Best DIY Lawn-Care Programs and Subscription Services of 2023
Homeowners who want a lush lawn without the expense of hiring a service can consider the best DIY lawn-care program for their needs. See our top picks. Read More
8 Issues You Should Know About Before Growing Snake Plants
Snake plants are low-maintenance houseplants, but there are a few things to watch out for when growing them. Here are the most common snake plant issues. Read More
The nematicidal potential of novel fungus, Trichoderma asperellum FbMi6 against Meloidogyne incognita
Scientific Reports – The nematicidal potential of novel fungus, Trichoderma asperellum FbMi6 against Meloidogyne incognita Read More
What Is Slime Mold?
The world is home to hundreds of slime mold species in a wide range of colors, but are they actually a fungus? If not, what the heck are they? Read More
23 Surprising Hydrogen Peroxide Uses Everyone Should Know
Hydrogen peroxide isn’t just for the medicine cabinet! It’s a natural cleaner, and keeps houseplants healthy. Here are some good reasons to stock up. Read More
Pro X Digest Reviews: Gut Health Probiotic Digestive Aid?
Pro X Digest Pro X Digest a nutritional supplement created to help keep your digestive system in good shape. Read on to discover the way Pro X Digest is used and what it does this moment in the Read More
Keep Mold in Your Home from Harming Your Health and the Planet
Home mold can be bad for both your health and the planet, so you will want to take the right steps to mitigate it. Read More
Persistent effects on sense of smell after Covid-19 infection
Dr Nixon Abraham’s group of researchers from IISER Pune, in collaboration with researchers from B J Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals Pune, reported on persistent olfactory learning deficits Read More
Researchers breed a fungus that kills mites to save bees
Now entomologists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new strain of a mold-like fungus, Metarhizium, that can eradicate the … Read More…
‘Black fungus‘ and COVID-19: Myths and facts
In India, COVID-19 has led to a surge in cases of a potentially fatal fungal infection called mucormycosis, popularly known as “black fungus.
COVID treatment guidelines may contribute to the increase of black mold in India
Together, they are called invasive fungal infections and usually infect people with weakened immune systems or damaged tissues. About 12,000 cases …
Office and Commercial Buildings at Risk for Mold after COVID-19 Closings
Across the US, thousands of businesses and schools have shut down. In many cases, the HC/AC units have been turned off, and the water has set stagnant in the pipes. When not enough air circulates, pollution builds up indoors.Sometimes efforts … Continue reading
New Mold Detox Information on the Horizon
In a recent newsletter by Dr. Neil Nathan (newsletter (#24), I read some encouraging news that I would like to share. Evidence suggests that there is new mold detox information on the horizon. This information is based on a combination … Continue reading
Stachybotrys
Stachybotrys is a genus of mold. There are many different species. The most notorious is Stachybotrys chartarum, known as black mold in the U.S. This mold is frequently associated with poor indoor air quality and water damaged materials. Click here … Continue reading
Your Air Conditioning Unit Helps Eliminate Mold
With all the rain and snow this winter, many homes will have moisture issues. Damage from snow and winds to the roof, and water in the basement are big problems. And, in the summer, humidity creates a moist environment for … Continue reading
Seattle Children’s operating rooms closed for mold
Aspergillus mold was discovered in Seattle Children’s Hospital. The hospital has been closed while it is air handling utilities are inspected. A professional hygienist has been called in to help the hospital bring the air handling unit up to speed. … Continue reading
Indiana U Mold Lawsuit
Lawsuit Alleges Indiana U. Pressed Health Center to Play Down Mold Threat. The university denies the allegation. The suit also says Indiana deferred crucial maintenance on air systems for years despite knowing of problems, resulting in a 2018-19 mold crisis. … Continue reading
Mold in Colorado rental units
A resident of the Courtyards at Buckley is suffering health issues reportedly due to mold in his apartment. Apparently the apartment units did not respond to the complaint. Aurora’s Neighborhood Services Department oversees living standards in apartments across the city, … Continue reading
Mold in Prisons
“There was big, dark, gray, blackish mildew around the air vent and that’s where the air was coming from … it smelled like death.” – Candie Hailey, Rikers Island pre-trial detainee. Exposure to mold infestations is another environmental concern for … Continue reading
Judge approves plan addressing only NYCHA toxic mold
Mayor de Blasio signed with federal prosecutors calling for the imposition of a federal monitor to oversee the NYCHA compliance with health and safety rules. Manhattan Federal Judge William Pauley gave NYCHA and federal prosecutors two weeks to come up … Continue reading
Fox Chapel Mold
“It is important for you to know that we will not allow our students and staff to come back to school until we are certain that it is completely safe.” Classes again were canceled Monday at Fox Chapel Area’s Kerr … Continue reading
Mold Indoors
Molds are a problem indoors when mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens, substances that can cause allergic reactions, irritants, and in some cases, … Continue reading
Independent Mold Inspection
Call (800) 686-1992 ByeBye Mold’s certified mold inspectors will thoroughly check your property to quickly assess the scale of your problem if you reside in or near California. ByeBye Mold services are Fast and Reliable. We believe mold detection should … Continue reading
A Noxious Substance: Mold
Noxious substance Potentially mold can cause health problems. Many of these health problems are due to the fact that mold can be an allergen as well as a toxin and carcinogen. Allergens are the core of allergic reactions. Toxins are … Continue reading
Mycotoxicoses
Mycotoxins are toxins produced by mold and fungi. Mycotoxicoses are actual diseases caused by mycotoxins, i.e. secondary metabolites of molds. Hundreds of mycotoxins have been identified, and many are pathogenic. But all illnesses from mold are not related to mold-poisons. … Continue reading
Introducing Cladosporium
Cladosporium is a genus of mold that rarely produces lethal disease in humans except for causing skin and nail, sinus and lung infections. There are about forty individual species of Cladosporium, most of which are plant pathogens. When Cladosporium species spores are … Continue reading
Toxic Mold in Seeds Are Possible Carcinogen
Sunflower seeds contain a toxin produced by mold that could increase health risk. Michigan State University researchers found that sunflower seeds, corn, peanuts, pistachios, and almonds contaminated with aflatoxin can contribute to liver cancer. Aflatoxin is considered as a potent … Continue reading