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Mold: This service determines whether harmful mold is
present is a home. We conduct air sampling and swap
testing. Our inspectors are Certified Environmental
Testing Specialists. Exposure to bacteria and fungus
in indoor air has emerged as a significant health
problem in residential environments as well as in
occupational settings. Molds and mildews are names
given to thousands of species of filamentous fungi.
The molds have clusters of spores that are located
on the end of tiny stalks. The spores are the
reproductive product of the mature mold. The web
like body, or mycelium, attaches to porous surfaces.
Mycelia and spores may contain chemical compounds,
some of which can be poisonous and toxic to humans.
They can also create a large range of health
problems depending on the exposure and tolerance of
the individual. Spores pose a larger health concern
because they become airborne and can be inhaled. The
health related problems associated with exposure to
mold range from allergic reactions, to respiratory
tract inflammation and infection. Some molds can be
extremely dangerous such as legionella, which is the
cause of Legionnaires Disease. For more information
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