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Mold Facts

George Hatcher — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:41:27 +0000

Molds are a problem indoors when mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens, substances that can cause allergic reactions, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances called mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic...

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Mold Location

George Hatcher — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:10:53 +0000

Dear George, Do you have services available in Michigan? I am interested in having our home tested for mold and mildew. Signed, Michigan ———————- Dear Michigan, Unfortunately, we only service California. For our readers that are in California, you can schedule a professional mold assessment by Bye Bye Mold™ at 1.800.686.1992 or you can e-mail...

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Chronic Cough and Mold

George Hatcher — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:07:38 +0000

Dear George, I have a chronic cough that only occurs at home, nowhere else. Can it be mold? How can I test the house? Thank you, Searching For The Solution —————————————- Dear Searching, Yes, mold could be a cause. Other possible causes could be pollen, dust mites, or other forms of pollution, for example, VOCs,...

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Dangerous Molds?

George Hatcher — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:00:02 +0000

Dear George, Are the molds called Aspergillus, Myxomycetes, and Cladosporium dangerous molds? Can they be cleaned out of your home? Thanks, Christina ———————— Dear Christina, There are many varietals of Aspergillus (like Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus carneus, Aspergillus clavatus, and Aspergillus deflectus). Some are more pathogenic than others. One of the worst is Aspergillus flavus, which...

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Mold in my Car

George Hatcher — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:55:03 +0000

Dear George, What are the effects of breathing mold from carpeting, etc. in an automobile? Signed, Car mold Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxic substances called mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and the responses will differ depending on which mold is growing...

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Attic Mold

George Hatcher — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:52:24 +0000

Dear George, I have black mold forming under the roof sheeting and on rafters in attic. I have a ridge vent as well as soffet vents on both sides. You can easily look down between the rafters and see daylite. What is causing this and how do i get rid of it. Signed, rafter mold...

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Mold Odor

George Hatcher — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:49:52 +0000

Dear George, I smell mold near the windows of my home. My husband can’t smell it. My eyes burn, ears and neck feel swollen. The house is 100 years old. What should we do? If its not mold, then what is it? Moldy on Peaks Island, Maine Dear Moldy in Maine, There’s a brand of...

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Green Surface and Yellow-Edged Mold

George Hatcher — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:02:33 +0000

Dear George, Please, what could these fungi be? 1 green surface and yellow edge, 2 gray surface and white edge, 3 white wooly surface with sported black, 4 black surface, all in SDA . Thanks. Timmy ———— Dear Timmy, According to– http://website.nbm-mnb.ca/mycologywebpages/Moulds/Identification.html –“Identification of moulds is based almost entirely on the structures bearing spores and...

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Landlord Mold Assessment

George Hatcher — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 20:49:27 +0000

Dear George, I have a resident who thinks he has mold. I took some pictures and saw no concern, nor smell of mold or moisture. I wonder if I sent the pictures if you can take a look and write back what you think? My name is Carla —————————– Dear Carla, We apologize, but we...

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Can you see mold in my pictures?

George Hatcher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:19:45 +0000

Dear George, I have a resident who thinks he has mold.I took some pictures and saw no concern, nor smell of mold or moisture. I wonder if I sent the pictures if you can take a look and write back what you think? My name is Carla Dear My Name is Carla, We are professionals...

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