Mold is a type of microscopic organism or fungi that grows in damp environment and there are about 200,000 types, most of which are harmless. They thrive on soil, air, and practically everywhere as long as there are moisture, oxygen, and some organic matter. Certain types of mold are found in soil, plants, and even crops like corn and wheat. It likes damp and shady areas and can be found indoors.

Over the last several years we have seen a steady increase of the presence of mold in homes and commercial buildings. Mold and how it can impact your health has been seen in the headlines on national news, magazines, and local papers. With the economy and recent foreclosed homes we are seeing more and more homes with mold related issues.  People still don’t fully understand the health hazards of mold exposure and how it affects your air quality.  The term toxic mold is somewhat misleading as it exudes an idea that certain molds are toxic, when actually certain types of molds produce secondary metabolites that produce toxins which are called mycotoxins.  The spores can definitely destroy one’s health and immune system. Sometimes, people are unaware they have problems with the air they are breathing and the mold spores until they are very sick. Certain people may have a minor allergic reaction to the some molds, but once you have the affected area remediated of the toxic spores they most likely recover with few serious side effects. However, if they have been exposed to the dangerous molds such as Stachybotrys or Chaetomium, they could suffer from a myriad of serious symptoms and illnesses such as chronic bronchitis, heart problems, cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, bleeding lungs and much more.