When is Mold Dangerous?
Mold is dangerous when we ingest, touch, or inhale it.
We encounter many species of mold everyday, and generally, they do not cause any health issues. But excessive mold exposure may increase the severity of allergies such as hay fever or asthma. Some molds are dangerous enough to pose serious health problems, particularly in higher risk individuals, like infants and children, the elderly, or persons suffering from a weakened immune system. That’s why experienced professionals in mold detection and removal are needed now more than ever.
What is Mold?
Mold is a fungus and accounts for approximately 25% of the biomass on Earth. There’s even more spores in the soil. Various species of mold have been around since the dawn of humankind and have likely been the cause of a great deal of human suffering. It hasn’t been until very recently, however, that exposure to mold and other fungi have been identified as a possible cause of adverse health in humans.
Harmful Molds
The most serious and dangerous molds are: Stachybotrys, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium. These molds produce mycotoxins. It’s on indoor environments, especially on industrial and residential materials such as wood chips, paper, framing, and other products, that these mycotoxins persist. Only a HEPA respirator can protect someone from inhaling these toxic spores. Only a trained inspection firm like Malot Environmental can help you identify and remove toxic spores.
Mold is everywhere. In the air we breathe there can be over 1,000 spores per cubic yard.
Stachybotrys produces trichothecene mycotoxins known as satratoxins. These toxins may lead to pathological changes in animal and human tissues.
At Malot Environmental, Inc., our specially trained inspectors check for mold exposure in your home or business. Moisture is the key, and it enters your home or business from any number of sources, such as natural flooding, leaking air-conditioner, condensation from poorly ventilated bathrooms, leaking or broken pipes, leaking windows, damp basements or crawl spaces, and simply high humidity.
Our Services Include
- Full inspections for site assessments and Phase One
- Remediation for asbestos, lead, and mold
- Demolition & Construction