Category Archives: Mold

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

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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

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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

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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

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Providence High School Closes 19 Classrooms due to Mold Infestation

Several classrooms at Central High School in Providence, Rhode Island, have been closed due to mold problem. Authorities said 19 classrooms have been closed after mold was discovered in the East Wing of the school. The school district said in a … Continue reading

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Mom Finds Large Clump of Mold in Fruit Pouch

A woman in Springfield, Missouri, reported mold in a fruit pouch purchased at the local ALDI store. According to Ashley Lamb, she found a large clump of mold inside her 2-year-old son’s favorite Little Journey Apple Mango pouch. “He came … Continue reading

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Experts Warn About Possibility of Mold Growth in Hay Bales

As snow from winter has started to melt, the experts are warning about the possibility of mold growth in stored hay bales. According to Montana State University forage specialist Emily Glunk, the excess moisture conditions produced due to melting, freezing, … Continue reading

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Do You Have Mold in Your Apartment?

Mold is a health hazard and living in a mold-infested apartment can cause serious health issues including lung diseases, asthma, and allergies. Therefore, if you think your apartment is prone to mold-infestation, here a few tips that can help you … Continue reading

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Susan Somers New House Had Mold

Susan Somers says that mold almost ruined her life. Her new house had toxic mold in the air conditioning and heating ducts, spreading mold spores through the air system, causing Somers and her husband a number of symptoms. Somers wrote … Continue reading

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Mold: More symptoms than you can shake a stick at

According to one study, many cases of mold-linked illness can’t be explained by allergic reactions. A report by allergists David A. Edmondson, DO, Jordan N. Fink, MD, and colleagues at Medical College of Wisconsin, appeared in the February 2005 issue … Continue reading

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Fire Station loses the Mold Lottery

Toxic mold in El Dorado County caused a fire station to close after heavy rains caused mold to grow in the walls. Firefighters smelled the mold after three weeks of heavy rains. Smelling mold is a key indicator that it … Continue reading

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Bulletproof Coffee Creator Dave Asprey Tackles Toxic Mold Documentary

MOLDY Exposes How Severely Affects an Estimated 100-Million in the United States Alone Bulletproof Films investigates the dangerous world of toxic environmental mold in the new documentary film MOLDY. Produced by prominent biohacker, bestselling author, and Bulletproof Founder, Dave Asprey, … Continue reading

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What Does the New Drug Cresemba mean to you? Mold Allergy is Real!

FDA Panel Backs New Antifungal Isavuconazonium (Cresemba) Ever since there have been mold sufferers, there have been skeptics who don’t believe mold makes people sick. But now there’s a drug especially for those who suffer mold allergies. If the problem … Continue reading

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Nursing and Fine Arts buildings in Winston-Salem State University Cleared Mold Test

Two old buildings of Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina, have cleared the mold and asbestos tests. The tests were conducted after some complaints were reported regarding possible mold and asbestos contamination in Old Nursing building, built in 1956 and Fine … Continue reading

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Black Mold Found in a Hotel in Covington, Georgia

According to a fire inspection conducted in Covington Lodge, Covington, Georgia, on June 3, many rooms in the hotel are infested with black mold. Tony Smith, a Fire Marshall at the Covington Fire Department said that the inspection was conducted … Continue reading

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Experts Recommend Berries with Mold Growth Should be Avoided

Have you ever seen white coloured mold grown on the blueberries you bring from supermarkets? According to health experts, this white mold is usually a species from trichoderma genus. This type of mold is not generally dangerous for human health … Continue reading

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76 Year old Roosevelt County Courthouse Building Infested with Mold

The employees of the Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales, New Mexico, were temporary relocated, after mold was discovered in the building. Eight different of molds, including one black mold strain were discovered in the 76 year old building. According to … Continue reading

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Mycotoxin Menace

Some forms of mold produce mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that are toxic to other organisms. These mycotoxins are products of the metabolism of various forms of mold. Examples include aspergillus, penicillium, cladosporiun and stachybotrys (with … Continue reading

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Toxic Mold in Residential Buildings

Byebye Mold performs mold inspections but we do not do remediation. You might want to perform an inspection on a property prior to purchase or sale of realty, or for other legal purposes; or if you are living in an … Continue reading

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Homeowners Urge NY to Share Sandy Grant

All these months after Sandy’s flooding and damage, many of those affected homes are full of Toxic mold. This is serious problem for many whose homes are all but unliveable. A May 7th conference, Councilman Donovan Richards joined pressed for … Continue reading

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Donald Trump’s Palm Beach Home to be Torn Down because of Mold

Well, now I’ve seen everything. Mold doesn’t even respect the rich. Donald Trump sold his Palm Beach home and the new buyer is planning to tear it down. Guess why? Mold infestation. The new owner, Dmitri Rybolovlev spent $95 million … Continue reading

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Are Health Care Professionals Confirming Mold is a Health Risk?

There’s a group, MOLD TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, which is creating a certification platform for healthcare providers. Who knows, this may revolutionize the prosecution of landlords or sellers of faulty drywall or other responsible parties by finally defining direct lines … Continue reading

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Mold Procedures

We hope all the Sandy victims are drying out successfully now. We’re sure you followed up the sump pumps with dehumidifiers. Let’s hope you threw away everything that wasn’t salvageable, all contaminated soft goods, and managed to clean up everything … Continue reading

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Schumer Pushing For Mold Removal Funding For Sandy-Affected Homeowners

After 90,000 Long Island homes were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge, many of them have become mold-infested. Sen. Charles Schumer has been trying to get the government to help homeowners displaced by mold. Mold removal is covered only to … Continue reading

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Stachybotrys chartarum

A video about Stachybotrys chartarum Stachybotrys is a greenish-black mold that thrives in flooded areas and where moisture can be trapped in buildings. It can grow in fiberboard, gypsum board, paper, dust and lint. Growth occurs when there is moisture … Continue reading

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Dog Vomit Slime Mold Invades Park

Mulch in Ethel B. Hardy Park’s newly playground overgrown by dog vomit slime mold practically overnight. The mold looks like yellowish, bile and blue scrambled eggs. Fuligo septica mold lives in cool shady places on decaying wood, leaves and organic … Continue reading

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Infant origins of childhood asthma associated with specific molds

A recent study establishes that exposure to mold during infancy to 3 mold species common to water-damaged buildings was associated with childhood asthma at age 7 years. Three mold species, Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus unguis, and Penicillium variabile, were significantly associated … Continue reading

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Sandy Will Bring out the Mold Lawyers

The physical effects of mold exposure are difficult to assess because mold is ubiquitous. Different people’s different exposure to differing types and quantities of mold spores affects each person differently. One man’s exposure to stachybotrys is fatal, whereas another’s similar … Continue reading

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Mold and the Law

A recent article called Cornell Accepts Causal Connection Between Toxic Mold and Injury examines a recent decision that may alter the toxic mold litigation landscape. The decision may help establish personal injury claims by building residents against landlords and contractors … Continue reading

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Exserohilum rostratum

Exserohilum rostratum may be a mold you’re not on a first name basis with, but its the black mold that’s been in the news the most lately. Exserohilum rostratum is the specific mold behind the fungal meningitis that has affected … Continue reading

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