Detection

Mold At High Levels But Hidden

ByGeorge Hatcher October 27, 2013February 8, 2023

Dear George,
I had air sampling in my home & found areas with mold levels 3x outdoor air levels. I have inspected for moisture but can’t find any. What should I do next? I’m in San Carlos, CA – can you recommend someone I could contact?

Signed,

San Carlos

Dear San Carlos,

If you have not already utilized thermal imaging to examine areas for hidden moisture intrusion, we would suggest that as a next step.

You can learn more about this technique on our page explaining thermal imaging.

We may be able to assist you in your area. For a professional mold assessment that can include thermal imaging, you can call Bye Bye Mold™ at 1 (800) 686-1992, or e-mail us at our “Contact Us” page.

Detection

Hidden Ceiling and wall mold

ByGeorge Hatcher October 12, 2013October 7, 2021

Dear George, How do you detect mold? Can you detect mold in the ceiling and walls? I think thats where my mold is. apartment dweller Dear Dweller, There are several ways which mold can be tested in walls and ceilings–Sampling takes samples which are lab tested for verification. There are also mechanical devices which can…

1-800-686-1992 | Detection

green surface and yellow edged Mold

ByGeorge Hatcher October 24, 2013March 8, 2023

Dear George, Please what could these fungi be 1 green surface and yellow edge 2 gray surface and white edge 3 white woolly 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 on…

Assessment | Detection | Environment

Mildew on Ceiling

ByGeorge Hatcher September 1, 2013October 7, 2021

Dear George, Hi there! On the outside of my house I have mildew growing that corresponds to mildew growing on ceilings & walls on the inside second floor. What’s up??? Can’t breathe in Ohio, Kit Doll-Shemas Dear Kit, If there’s moisture and an environment where mold or mildew can grow, the varieties of species which…

Detection | Residential

Moldy Smell in apartment

ByGeorge Hatcher April 6, 2013October 7, 2021

[slideshow_deploy id=’26’]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 The carpet may well be one source of mold. If it IS the carpet,…

1-800-686-1992 | Assessment | Detection | Testing

Method of Detection

ByGeorge Hatcher October 29, 2013October 7, 2021

Dear George, what is the most effective method for detecting mold and spores? signed, Efficiency Dear Efficiency, It’s like real estate–it depends on location, location, location. So the answer is: it depends. The most obvious method and the most likely answer is sampling. Take the sample, send to the lab. (etc) But if you can’t…

Detection

Wet Carpet

ByGeorge Hatcher September 20, 2013October 7, 2021

Dear George, We had water in our finished basement soaking the carppet but no standing water or water above the carpet. The whole carpet & paddig was removed & thrown out. what is the risk of developing mold in the dry walls, how to check for mold & prevent mold signed, wet carpet Dear Wet…

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