Mold and Your Health
Mold has become a major source of worry related to health in the indoor environment. Molds are actually an important part of the natural community and have been around for a long time. They are classified as part of the kingdom fungi, (being neither plant nor animal but a little of both) and their role is that of decomposer, breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen trees and dead leaves. There are thousands and thousands of types (species) of molds, and they are present everywhere. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores, which will grow anywhere there is moisture, food (organic materials such as paper, wood, cellulose, etc.) and oxygen.
In general if you can see mold, or smell mold, then your home has a mold problem that should be inspected and evaluated for remediation.
In the indoor environment, molds are an unwelcome visitor. They can cause 
structural damage by decomposing wood, drywall, carpeting and other organic building materials, and can also cause health problems. Molds generally cause health symptoms by producing allergens, toxic substances (mycotoxins), or by causing infections. Allergic responses to mold include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, respiratory irritation, eye irritation, and skin rash. Mold can also cause asthma attacks. Molds can cause infections by actively growing in the body. Molds of the genus Aspergillus , for instance, can cause a condition knows as aspergillosis, by growing in the lungs. This infection is almost always seen in individuals with a compromised immune system. Finally, certain molds can produce toxins. These toxins have been reported to cause such symptoms as nose bleeding, lung bleeding, nausea, vomiting, and neurological disorders, such as memory loss. However, these symptoms remain unproven in respect to inhalation.
Our service provides accurate, timely and reliable data while maintaining the highest level of customer service and technical support in the industry. To achieve this goal, we have developed a Quality Assurance Program to govern all aspects of the sampling, laboratory analysis and consulting services. The Quality Assurance Program is a set of guidelines and requirements for procurement, handling of samples, personnel management, data validation, chain of custody and the highest standard systematic approach to laboratory and consulting operations.
We use the patented Z5 sampling cassette manufactured by Zefon International, an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer and industry leader in the design and manufacture of air sampling equipment. This slit impaction collection method is the industry recognized method for superior mold collection.
After sampling our certified NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) laboratory results are normally available within 72 hours, in a variety of report formats.
Contact us today to schedule a mold inspection of your home.
