Mold FAQs

• Q: What Is Toxic Mold Litigation?
  A: A related practice area is toxic mold litigation, where the exposure is to toxic molds rather than toxic substances, energy, products or devices. Molds are microscopic … More
• Q: What Are Molds?
  A: Molds are microscopic fungi that need plant and animal matter in order to grow. It is estimated that there are greater than 100,000 different species of fungi that … More
• Q: Are Molds Bad For Humans?
  A: Toxic molds can be dangerous and even fatal for susceptible individuals. However, the majority of molds pose little or no health risks to humans. Household molds exist … More
• Q: What Are Some Of The Common Indoor Molds?
  A: Cladosporium Penicillium Alternaria Aspergillus More
• Q: What Does Household Toxic Mold Grow On?
  A: Toxic mold is often found in damp, moist, or wet places in or around a house or building. Stachybotrys typically grows in damp environments on materials that are high … More
• Q: What Makes Stachybotrys Toxic?
  A: Stachybotrys mold spores produce a poisonous substance called mycotoxin. Specifically, these are known as trichothecenes. When these spores are inhaled and ingested by … More
• Q: How Can Mold Affect People?
  A: Sensitized individuals (people who are prone to the effects of molds) may exhibit symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, or wheezing. Individuals with … More
• Q: Can Stachybotris Cause Disease?
  A: Stachybotrys is thought to be responsible for a potentially fatal condition called acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage. This has only occurred in infants and … More
• Q: What Can Be Done To Lower Mold Exposure?
  A: Individuals who are prone to the effects of mold should stay away from problem areas­­­humid, wet conditions. Indoor humidity levels should be kept below … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Have A Mold Problem?
  A: The presence of large mold manifestation can usually be seen or smelled.  Smaller infestations may require professional cleaning or testing in order to detect.