WHAT IS MOLD?

WHERE IS MOLD MOST COMMONLY FOUND?

SIGNS OF A MOLD INFESTATION

• Visible mold growth on walls that appear cottony, velvet, granular or leathery
• Color can vary from white, gray, brown, black, yellow or green

MOLD PREVENTION TIPS

• Vacuum and clean regularly to remove possible sources of mold growth, especially in bathrooms.
• Repair water leaks in roof, windows and all other areas as soon as they are detected
• Clear all gutters and downsprouts regularly so debris does not block the flow of water off your roof.
• Do not place gardens or plants too close to the foundation to prevent plant water from seeping in.
• Always use exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms when producing a lot of moisture, such as showering or boiling water.
• Ensure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated
• Cover soil in crawlspaces with waterproof polyethylene plastic. If your crawl space is ventilated, close the vents during the summer months, and open them in the winter.

Penicillium

• LOCATION: Air conditioning systems, soil and decaying food.
• HEALTH THREAT: Allergic reactions.

Cladosporium

• LOCATION: Food, dead plants, fiberglass and air ducts
• HEALTH THREAT: Causes nail fungus, asthma, heart and lung conditions, and skin rashes.

Memnoniella

• LOCATION: Cotton, paper and wood.
• HEALTH THREAT: Toxic to humans and animals

Stachybotrys

• LOCATION: Inside walls and the back of ceilings.
• HEALTH THREAT: Causes cancer, asthma and headaches.

Mucor

• LOCATION: Soil, animal droppings and dust.
• HEALTH THREAT: People with low immune systems can develop lung infections.

Alternaria

• LOCATION: Soil and plants
• HEALTH THREAT: Causes allergic reactions such as hay fever and asthma attacks.