Category: Homeowners/Renters
Special Guest: Bob Culley, Mold Assessment Consultant
- Posted on: February 28, 2017
This week, we have a special guest blog post from Mold Assessment Consultant Bob Culley. He’s here to provide insight into the mold assessment and remediation process so that you Continue reading…
I Think I Have a Mold Problem – What Should I Do?
- Posted on: February 13, 2017
Not sure what to do if you think you have a mold problem in your home or apartment? Learn when mold testing makes sense, DIY vs. inspector options, and how lab results can help you and your landlord decide the next steps.
Mycotoxins: In Depth
- Posted on: January 30, 2017
This post has certainly been a long time coming. “Coming Soon” has been more like “Coming Soon ™”, but at long last, here it is. We’ve got a lot of Continue reading…
Chaetomium: The Other Black Mold
- Posted on: October 20, 2011
Usually when you hear the terms “Toxic Black Mold” the mold being referred to is Stachybotrys. However, what people may not know is that there are a lot of different types of mold that Continue reading…
Fungi and its relationship with Humans
- Posted on: August 18, 2011
The following is a great article by John E. Peterson, a former Mycology professor. The article discusses the increasing problems fungi can cause. “Fungi and human disease” John E. Peterson, Special to Continue reading…
Fungal uses: Food, Pesticide, Decomposers and Drugs
- Posted on: August 8, 2011
The following is an excerpt from an article titled “Useful Fungi” found in Biology @Suite101 “From the microscopic yeasts to the largest mushrooms, many fungi have proved to be beneficial Continue reading…
Possible link between chitin found in fungal spores and asthma
- Posted on: May 3, 2011
You might remember the term chitin from Biology class when discussing the exoskeletons of insects, crustaceans, and spiders. Basically, it is a polysaccharide (sugar) responsible for “storage materials, structural components, or Continue reading…