Mold can be found wherever there is moisture, oxygen and an organic material to feed on. In the fall season, they grow on rotting logs and fallen leaves, especially in moist, shady areas. In gardens, they can be found in compost piles and on certain grasses and weeds. Molds grow within our homes or businesses in moist warm areas like damp basements, closets, and bathrooms, even after the moisture has dried up. Also, molds can grow in places where fresh food is stored including refrigerator drip trays, house plants, humidifiers, garbage pails, mattresses, upholstered furniture or foam rubber pillows.
Hidden places that molds can grow, include inside wall cavities and flooring of our homes, wherever there may be cellulose materials they can feed on, such as wood, ceiling tiles or plasterboard, even if they are not visible, so long as they have sustained water damage at one time or another. This is very common if there has been a plumbing leak or an inadequate roof. Many times, we find our clients are unaware of any previous occurrence of water damage, which requires detection using infrared thermography. more... »
