Monthly Archives: January 2011
Louisiana: Apt Mold
Mold may be indicated by: A Musty Odor Water Stains Ceiling Discoloration Standing Water The mold infestation that has been growing in Jefferson Lakes Apts for years didn’t impede the sale of the property in 2007. In March of 2008 … Continue reading
Mold Lurks
If you have toxic mold, you will know that first you had some kind of leak. Toxic mold (Strachybotrys) may be related to a number of illnesses, (which doctors know, but which lawyers argue about.) Strachybotrys and Strachybotrys spores can … Continue reading
Dr Scott McMahon Mold Clinic
Doctor McMahon’s Mold practice will open in February where he will be treating patients with symptoms including: Extreme fatigue Severe headaches Nausea Brain Fog-cloudy thoughts, forgetfulness, and confusion The clinic will treat anyone who thinks they might be sick after … Continue reading
Mold Cleanup Guidelines
Mold Cleanup Guidelines The tips and techniques presented in this section will help you clean up your mold problem. Professional cleaners or remediators may use methods not covered in this publication. Please note that mold may cause staining and cosmetic … Continue reading
Preventing Mold
The EPA SAYS to stop mold in its tracks: Act quickly when a water leak or spill occurs indoors. Mold is less likely to grow if the affected area is thoroughly dried within 24 to 48 hours. Clean and repair … Continue reading
Family Loses House to Mold
Homeless since toxic mold was found in their rental home in Grand Blanc, Adam and Dana Voss and their three young children escaped from their Genesee County home with the clothes on their backs in late November 2010. Noah , … Continue reading
Mold Cautions over Water Damage at Roanoke
After a fire at Melrose towers, a sprinkler system which activated on the event of an eight floor fire and a broken sprinkler system pipe, 21 apartment dwellers moved out because of the water damage, and may be forced … Continue reading
Tarantulas 2, Mold 1, Humans Zero
The battle between the North and South is playing again, and this time it is located in a two bedroom apartment in upstate New York. Or maybe it’s a different war. Maybe the kind of war it is all depends … Continue reading
Mold Problems may Result from Melting Snow and Ice
Winter officially began only a few weeks ago, but already the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois has been hit with several snow storms. These annual winter storms not only bring out the shovels, but they also create situations … Continue reading
What to do if Mold Strikes: A Mold Itinerary
Itinerary Investigate – Seek medical support for your allergic/immunological symptoms Inventory – Make a written inventory of everything that is damaged, and make sure to record any expenses such as moving, storage and clean-up. Identify – Keep a photographic record … Continue reading
Mold-contaminated Cider Recalled
Some cider from Pepin Heights Orchard has been reported to have a mycotoxin called patulin. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi that are capable of causing disease and death in humans and other animals. Because of their pharmacological activity, … Continue reading