Why Professional Mold Testing Is Necessary (The Villages, Ocala & Gainesville, Florida)Some mold is easy enough to find on your own, such as behind old boxes or underneath your carpet. However, you’ll often need to go out of your way to find some of the harder-to-find areas. This includes your at
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10/18/2023
Common Causes of MoldHere are some of the common causes of mold: (The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Florida) Humidity: If you live in a humid climate, the possibility of mold is very high as this fungus thrives in humid places. In places like Gainesville, The Villages and Ocala, Florida, where it
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10/16/2023
It depends on the situation and the person. This question is difficult to answer in the same way it's hard to say how much sun causes a sunburn: the amount varies from person to person. What one person can tolerate with little or no effect may cause symptoms in another individual.The long-term pr
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09/11/2023
BLACK MOLD = STACHYBORYS? The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, FloridaStachybotrys needs two main ingredients to thrive: a high-cellulose surface, and a near-constant water supply. Cellulose is a fiber found in the cell walls of plants and especially concentrated in processed, plant-derived building
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09/07/2023
Mold growth is a common problem, a leak or water intrusion can easily result in a mold issue. Mold can be the cause of numerous respiratory ailments, as well as causing extensive property damage. Some individuals may not even be aware of any water damage, but suspect mold growth due to the musty
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08/26/2023
Mold is the term given to different types of fungi which reproduce by forming tiny spores, so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. These spores travel through the air until they find a habitat which is moist and then they start to grow. That is when the various types of mold can becom
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08/21/2023
Does it smell musty in your home or office? Are you having difficulty breathing? Or, are you experiencing headaches and sneezing frequently? If so, mold could be the culprit.In this case, an indoor air quality test is necessary. Sometimes, however, the test may not be that necessary. This is ofte
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07/20/2023
How Does Indoor Microbial Specialist (IMS) Perform Mold Testing?The easy part is, believe it or not, determining that there is mold present in the home. The value of the testing lies in the experience of the tester and how thorough they are. All of our mold testing samples are sent to an IAHA acc
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06/20/2023
Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of mold health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin. Some people, such as those with allergies
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06/17/2023
How To Prevent Mold in Your HouseIn a nutshell, the best and most efficient way to prevent mold formation is to ensure that mold needs (spores, food source, and moisture) are not available.This means practicing high levels of hygiene at all times and in every part of your house and keeping the R
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03/19/2023
