Some facts about mold

Spores of Curvularia sp.

• Molds are microorganisms that are present everywhere at all times

• They grow and digest substrates such as: wood, paper, carpet, food and virtually any substance

• Mold growth in the indoor environment becomes an issue when excessive moisture is present

• They are filamentous organism which during reproductive phase produce huge numbers of spores. 

• Spores are easily detached, become airborne and enter our respiratory system

• Some molds are pathogenic causing infections of certain organs and tissues and the others are allergenic causing different allergies including asthma

• There is practically no way to eliminate all molds and mold spores from the indoor environment

• The way to control indoor mold growth is to eliminate moisture

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