What is Mold?

Molds are a type of fungus usually seen as a furry coating, that grows on cellulose materials, vegetables, and animal matter.  It's important to the environment because it breaks down decaying organic material.

3D Rendering of Aspergillus, Black Mold

Produces Enzymes & Mycotoxins

Mold digests decaying organic materials that are broken down into simpler compounds by enzymes and mycotoxins released from the mycelia, a part of the fungi that looks for nutrients and water. The enzymes and mycotoxins can also prevent the growth of other molds and microorganisms.  Mycotoxins become aerosolized and easily inhaled, causing health concerns and issues.

Can Survive Without Sunlight

There are thousands of known species of molds.   It does not use photosynthesis to produce food.  Nor does it need sunlight to survive.  Mold thrives in dark, warm, and damp areas. 

Outdoors, Mold Helps to Decompose Organic Materials

But without mold, the entire world would be overrun by dead organic matter, so it's an important part of the natural environment. By decomposing organic matter, molds play a big part in material biodegradation, enabling decay and rot is necessary in all ecosystems.

Indoors, High Concentrations of Airborne Mold Spore Levels Is a Concern

All Mold spores found in outdoor air are also normally found in indoor air. Therefore, it is not unusual to find low levels of mold spores in indoor air.  We become concerned when we see visible mold or detect elevated airborne mold spore levels inside your home.

Mold Inspection and Mold Testing

Our Mold Inspection and Mold Testing Service investigates and determines the moisture issues causing the Mold growth and measure the airborne mold spore concentrations in your indoor air.

Additional Mold Information Links

• Read what WebMD explains in What is Mold?
• Click here to read CDC Mold.
• EPA information on What are Molds?