Assessment | Detection | Environment

What is the most effective method for detecting mold and spores?

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George,

What is the most effective method for detecting mold and spores?

Signed,
Mr. Practicality

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Dear Mr. Practicality,

It’s like real estate–it depends on location, location, location.

So, the answer is: the most effective method to detect mold depends on where the mold is located.

One very efficacious method–one authenticated by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)–is mold sampling. Mold samples are taken using an air pump in combination with a sample cassette, or are taken by a swab. Samples are then sent securely under a chain-of-custody document to the laboratory for microscopic examination and written findings.

However, if there are no visual indications–for example, if mold is behind the walls–you don’t want to start unnecessarily removing drywall sheets just to see if something might be there.

Bye Bye Mold™ has the tools to sample the air even behind walls with a minimum of intrusion or to utilize thermal imaging to locate hidden water intrusion.

Please feel free to call the office to speak to one of our professional mold assessors–and discuss your unique situation–at 1-800-686-1992. You can also e-mail us at our Contact Us page where messages are forwarded immediately for a prompt response and a timely mold inspection.

Assessment | Mold Reports

Mold is in the Letter of the Law

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, We just bought a house and, before we closed escrow, we had a mold inspection. The inspection showed no mold issues after air samples. After we moved in, we have found mold in 4 rooms. Is the mold inspector liable for the costs we are incurring? Signed, Sample Realty ——————– Dear Sample Realty,…

Detection | Law

Tenants File a Lawsuit in Response to Mold Exposure

ByGeorge Hatcher

Article Date: April 22, 2014 Mold lawsuits strike again: This time, Akeidra Massey and Joseph Jacks filed suit against Willwoods Community, Willwoods Community Management Inc., and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on March 26. The attorney defending Akeidra Massey and Joseph Jacks is, J. Nelson Mauyer III, of New Orleans. These tenants…

Detection | Office mold | public buildings

My Workplace Flooded

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, I work for US Oil Recovery in Pasadena tx. We had 2 ft of water in our building. The water is now gone and we are working in the building. People are starting to get sick,how do I go about checking the air quality? and how much should it cost? The best thing…

Detection

Hidden Ceiling and Wall Mold

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, How do you detect mold? Can you detect mold in the ceiling and walls? I think that’s where my mold is. Signed, Apartment Dweller —————————— Dear Apartment Dweller, Mold has a conspicuous, and somewhat unsettling pattern on surfaces, but I believe you are referring to unseen mold. Bye Bye Mold™ uses a thermal…

Assessment | Detection | Environment

Mildew on Ceiling

ByGeorge Hatcher

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…

Assessment | thermal

Detection Of Black Mold

ByGeorge Hatcher

Dear George, Is there a way to have a house inspected to detect if there is black mold present possibly in the inside walls? Signed, Curious ————– Dear Curious, You can have your home inspected by a Certified Mold Inspector. Bye Bye Mold™ is certified and uses a thermal imaging camera. Because moisture intrusion and…