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AIHA® Provides Mold Resources for Homeowners

FAIRFAX, VA, (July 13, 2011) — The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) strongly encourages homeowners who face flooding issues, as a result of extreme weather conditions, to obtain a home inspection for mold. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has already named 2011 to be one of the most extreme years in weather disasters, estimating over $32 billion in damages.
Extreme wet weather has caused flooding throughout the Midwest and Atlantic states and parts of western Canada, leaving homeowners to salvage their belongings and begin the clean-up process. However, water is not the only danger of flooding. The mold that may occur after water has receded can be far more hazardous to the homeowner and family.
The molds that grow on damp building materials are found in the soil and are adapted to grow on a wide variety of materials. Outdoors, molds live in the soil, on plants, and on dead or decaying matter. Different mold species are adapted to different moisture conditions from very wet to just damp. The US CDC, the Institute of Medicine of the US National Academy of Sciences, the World Health Organization and Health Canada all agree that living or working in a building with mold results in increased risk of respiratory disease among other effects.
People who may be affected more severely and quickly than others include: • Infants and children
• Elderly people • Pregnant women • Individuals with respiratory conditions or allergies and asthma • Persons with weakened immune systems
A professional experienced in mold evaluation and remediation, such as an industrial hygienist, can address extensive mold growth in a building. It is important to address and correct large mold problems as soon as possible by first fixing the source of the moisture problem and removing contaminated materials, then cleaning the surfaces, and finally drying the area completely.
For more information on mold remediation and resources on hiring remediation professionals, please visit http://www.aiha.org/news-pubs/bg/Pages/MoldDetectionRemediation.aspx.
*** Founded in 1939, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is the premier
association of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. AIHA’s 10,077 members play a crucial role on the front line of worker health and safety every day. Members represent a cross-section of industry, private business, labor, government and academia. Continue reading

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National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month

Welcome to National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month. It was begun by a group called National Indoor Mold Society. (We have no idea who they are, but we’re against mold 11 other months of the year, so we’ll accept September … Continue reading

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If Irene Gets Your Car

Irene is over. You survived. Everything survived. You were one of the lucky ones. Only…you forgot to close your windows and the inside of your car got soaked. Or you thought you were fine until you saw the parking garage … Continue reading

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Why do I need a Mold Inspector?

To reclaim your costs from damages caused by mold if you ever find yourself in a courtroom over a mold situation, you may need to have an official mold test results and analysis. Sampling conducted by ByebyeMold is the most … Continue reading

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Doris Rapp Raps on Mold- Part Five

Part Five of the interview of Dr.Doris Rapp by Dr. Joseph Mercola If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Doris Rapp Raps on Mold- Part Four

Part Four of the interview of Dr.Doris Rapp by Dr. Joseph Mercola If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Doris Rapp Raps on Mold-Part Three

Part Three of the interview of Dr.Doris Rapp by Dr. Joseph Mercola If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Doris Rapp Raps on Mold-Part Two

Part Two of the interview of Dr.Doris Rapp by Dr. Joseph Mercola If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Doris Rapp Raps on Mold

Part one of the interview of Dr.Doris Rapp by Dr. Joseph Mercola If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Losing the Unwanted Tenant: Mold

Let’s face it, when moisture moves in, so does mold. That’s all the worse for those of us who were inundated with water a few months ago. The current hot streak is bound to be vaporizing some of that excess … Continue reading

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The Usual Mold Questions and Answers

What is mold Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant or animal matter. No one knows how many species of fungi exist, but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps 300,000 or more. Most are filamentous (threadlike) organisms … Continue reading

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Mold and Rentals

Across the country, mold causes renters health concerns. Landlords can be held responsible forfor significant health problems if you can prove they were caused by mold-symptoms like rashes, chronic fatigue, nausea, cognitive losses, hemorrhaging, and asthma. If you suspect there … Continue reading

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Unoccupied Foreclosures Breed Mold

Newer homes built during the real estate bubble that started around 2002 are built to increasingly stringent energy codes. In states like California, which passed 2010 codes requiring mechanical indoor-outdoor air exchanges, houses have no ventilation. These homes, left without … Continue reading

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Find Out if You’re Breathing Mold, Benzene, or Airborne Killers

In your home, mold can be one of many deadly substances floating free in your environmental airspace. Get an assessment from Byebyemold if you want to detect the formaldehyde, Benzene, or find out the spore content in your household air. … Continue reading

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Mold Allergies on the Rise

According to a national allergy study, allergies are on the rise. The chief increase is two environmental allergens, ragweed and mold. Sensitization rates to mold increased the most of the 11 common allergens evaluated over a four-year period. Mold, as … Continue reading

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COLCHESTER POINT is now Mold Central

Debris is everywhere at Colchester Point Vermont. In spite of clean-up efforts, flooding is still a problem. Runoff from Lake Champlain increased with the rain, and water levels are still high. Local shelters have been opened for people displaced by … Continue reading

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Ask the Vet about Mold and your Cat

Take note– There is a new Mold Newsbyte posted at http://byebyemold.com/newsbytes.php Click to view! If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Mold takes over FC jail

Mold NewsBytes: Title Url Author Summary Mold takes over FC jail South Missourian News Jody Shackelford The entire population of Fulton County Jail inmates has been relocated after mold was discovered within the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department in a March … Continue reading

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Newburyport Mass Manufacturer settles with EPA

Mold NewsBytes: Title Url Author Summary Newburyport, Mass. Paint and Stain Manufacturer Settles with EPA for Pesticide and Hazardous Chemical Violations EPA Contact Information: Jeanethe Falvey, (617) 918-1020 Manufacturer, Valspar Corp., has paid a $266,800 penalty as a part of … Continue reading

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Anonymous Victim Warns Potential Renters about Toxic Mold Sickness

Statement of a resident complaining about a mold invested Canyon Creek Apartment. If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Mold Remediation at College of the Sequoias’ Child Development Center

College of the Sequoias’ Child Development Center has been closed for remediation, although the building was not quarantined. Stachybotrys was confirmed in the drywall, which is currently being removed. If no additional mold is found, the expected duration of closure … Continue reading

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A New Mold Newsbyte

Take note– There is a new Mold Newsbyte posted at http://byebyemold.com/newsbytes.php Click to view! If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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Suffolk Claims Dismissed

Mold lawsuits can be difficult to stick. A parent who filed against Suffolk Public Schools because her son suffered medical problems because of school mold has moved the case to federal court. Allegations are that the school knew of the … Continue reading

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Why Test for Mold?

1. To establish a baseline for future testing. This allows a mold professional to track and evaluate the progress of mold abatement activities. If the current levels are unknown, it is difficult to establish that progress has been made. 2. … Continue reading

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There’s Mold In Them-Thar Pokonos

A Lackawanna County project funneled stormwater onto some property causing toxic mold and a $4.3 million toxic mold jury verdict. And since that is tied up in court, the court is awarding Teresa Perrini and Theresa Koziell additional compensation because … Continue reading

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Melting Snow: Growing Mold

Make sure the snow on your rooftop doesn’t melt and give you a spring crop of mold. Do that by controlling water. The snowstorm (just like that mayhem commercial you see on television) may stress out your roof. Keep your … Continue reading

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Mold Shuts Down Richibucto Courthouse

The Department of Supply and Service had the historic courthouse in Richibucto NB closed for an inspection of apparent mold problems. The mold assessment of the mold indicated the problem was worse than expected, as it was widespread, and not … Continue reading

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Natural Prevention

Mold occurs naturally, so if you want to control it, you can always control it naturally. Mold spores are in outdoor air. If you want to lessen the quantity of spores in your house, secure your home against drafts, and … Continue reading

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Mold Cleanup Guidelines

Mold Cleanup Guidelines The tips and techniques presented in this section will help you clean up your mold problem. Professional cleaners or remediators may use methods not covered in this publication. Please note that mold may cause staining and cosmetic … Continue reading

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Family Loses House to Mold

Homeless since toxic mold was found in their rental home in Grand Blanc, Adam and Dana Voss and their three young children escaped from their Genesee County home with the clothes on their backs in late November 2010. Noah , … Continue reading

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