1-800-686-1992 | Detection

Green Surface and Yellow-Edged Mold

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

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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 on the spores themselves…usually involves keys (specialized flow-charts) leading to the name of the organism at hand.” Thus, microscopy is an essential tool in the identification of mold.

However, if you are a homeowner with this assortment growing in your house, please schedule an appointment with us!

Regards,
Bye Bye Mold™

What’s the Point of Indoor-Outdoor Comparisons?

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, What’s the point of indoor-outdoor comparisons? Signed, Pointless ————- Dear Pointless, Depending on the geographic ecosystem, there is some natural level of mold and mold spores outside. It is pure common sense that one indication of a problem is when there is more mold inside than outside. Naturally occurring biological materials such as…

Assessment | Detection | Environment | Health

How long does it take for mold to become a problem?

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, How long it takes for mold to grow to become a problem? Thank you, Anatoly ————– Dear Anatoly, I wish I could give you a specific answer to your question, but really, there is no set safety margin of time before mold should be sanitized or removed. It varies for several reasons: *…

1-800-686-1992 | Assessment | Environment

Mold Location

ByGeorge Hatcher

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…

Detection | Residential

Moldy Smell in Apartment

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, We are renting an apartment that has a moldy smell. How do we find out if there are dangerous levels of mold in the apartment? The landlord has only suggested cleaning the carpet. Is that enough? Signed, Moldy —————– Dear Moldy, The carpet may well be one source of mold. If it IS…

Detection | Mold Reports

Who Owns Test Results?

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, As a tenant in the State of Nevada, may I obtain a copy of mold test results without going through my landlord? Signed, Mold Test Results —————————- Dear Mold Test Results, The Bye Bye Mold™ policy is that whoever orders and purchases the mold testing owns the results. If your landlord refuses to…

Assessment | Detection | Mold types | Testing

Is there mold below the surface?

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, I’ve got a question, and I just can’t seem to say it without too many words. I just found what the apartment maintenance manager called “black mold”. He says that he is going to spray Clorox on the 6-inch-wide spot and is going to seal it. Will that work? Sincerely, Wordy ————— Dear…

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