Certain commercial sectors are particularly vulnerable to mold contamination due to the nature of their operations, occupancy levels, and environmental conditions. The presence of mold in these settings can quickly erode customer trust, damage brand reputation, and lead to costly remediation or l
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10/29/2025
Does it smell musty in your home or office? Are you having difficulty breathing? Or are you experiencing headaches and sneezing frequently? If so, mold could be the culprit.In this case, an indoor air quality test is necessary. Sometimes, however, the test may not be that necessary. This is often
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10/16/2025
Following the standards set forth by the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO), IMS, ESA IAQA and other accredited environmental organizations INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST (IMS) offers the following proven approach to ascertain the source of the moisture/mold if possible, delineate t
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10/04/2025
Following the standards set forth by the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO), IMS, ESA IAQA and other accredited environmental organizations INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST (IMS) offers the following proven approach to ascertain the source of the moisture/mold if possible, delineate t
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10/04/2025
Following the standards set forth by the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO), IMS, ESA IAQA and other accredited environmental organizations INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST (IMS) offers the following proven approach to ascertain the source of the moisture/mold if possible, delineate t
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10/04/2025
Humidity or visible moisture promotes mold growth, which can lead to health problems, even when mold isn’t visibly present. The moist environment not only aids mold growth but also the proliferation of dust mites, cockroaches, bacteria, and viruses, posing additional health risks.Exposure to mold
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09/21/2025
If you’ve ever noticed an unsightly patch of growth on your walls, ceilings, or shower tiles, you may have asked yourself: is this mold or mildew? While both are types of fungi that thrive in moist environments, they have distinct characteristics, risks, and treatment methods. Knowing the differe
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09/01/2025
Any mold that produces mycotoxins—the “myco” refers to fungus—is toxic, and it can be quite poisonous. If you’re noticing signs of toxic mold in the house, it could point to one of the more alarming varieties, such as Stachybotrys chartarum. Dense, black and usually present where moisture has bee
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06/25/2025
BLACK MOLD = STACHYBOTRYS? The Villages, Ocala & Gainesville, Florida SYMPTOMS OF TOXIC BLACK MOLDDespite the high prevalence of what the scientific community terms Damp Building-Related Illnesses (or Sick Building Syndrome), scientists are only now beginning to understand the connections between
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06/14/2025
BLACK MOLD = STACHYBORYS? The Villages, Ocala & Gainesville, FloridaStachybotrys needs two main ingredients to thrive: a high-cellulose surface, and a near-constant water supply. Cellulose is a fiber found in the cell walls of plants and especially concentrated in processed, plant-derived buildin
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06/04/2025
