What is toxic mold? Strictly speaking there is no toxic mold. The correct term is "Toxigenic Mold". Toxigenic molds refer to those molds that produce byproducts toxic to humans and animals. These byproducts (secondary metabolites) are referred to as mycotoxins. Not every mold is toxigenic. It is good to know toxigenic molds do not produce mycotoxins all the time. However, since … [Read more...] about Toxic Mold- What Is Toxic Mold?
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Symptoms of Black Mold- What Do You Do If Exposed To Black Mold?
Side Effects Of Black Mold With the current awareness of potential health problems associated with mold growth in houses people want to know if they have been exposed to harmful black mold. All molds are potentially harmful. However, a few types have frequently been associated with adverse human health effects. Generally people are concerned when they see black mold growth in … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Black Mold- What Do You Do If Exposed To Black Mold?
Mold Testing and Removal Companies In Ontario
Our listing of Mold Testing and Removal Companies In Ontario is growing. When you suspect a mold problem in your home, you don't want to risk your health by trying to clean the mold yourself unless you're sure of what you're doing. Also, if you are buying a home, you want to be sure the home you buy is not contaminated with mold. There are many companies in Ontario that provide … [Read more...] about Mold Testing and Removal Companies In Ontario
Can A Landlord Sue A Tenant For Mold?
In the past we have heard many cases of tenants suing their landlords for mold growth. I believe there are very few (if any) cases of landlords suing their tenants for mold growth. Although we are not legal experts or building scientists there are probably instances where tenants are solely responsible for mold growth. First, what triggers mold to grow in a building? Everybody … [Read more...] about Can A Landlord Sue A Tenant For Mold?
Farmer’s Lung: A Respiratory Lung Disease
Did you know farmer's lung is a respiratory allergic lung disease that affects farm workers handling hay or other plant materials contaminated with mould and actinomycetes? Did you know a single gram (dry weight) of hay could contain up to 102,000,000 (102 million) fungal spores and 1,200,000,000 (i.e., 1200 million) actinomycete spores? Did you know that up to … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Lung: A Respiratory Lung Disease