Stachybotrys chartarum Black Mold

  Stachybotrys chartarum (also known by its synonym Stachybotrys atra) is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content, such as fiberboard, gypsum board, paper, dust, and lint. Growth occurs when there is moisture...

Do I Need Mold Testing

Usually not. I get calls often asking for mold air quality testing. This testing is often unreliable and should never be used without a comprehensive mold inspection. A proper mold inspection conducted by an ACAC certified inspector can typically determine the cause...

Mold Testing in Santa Rosa

The city of Santa Rosa requires that all mold testing be completed by an ACAC certified inspector with the CMC designation. Visit https://acac.org to find a CMC inspector or contact us at...

Beware the Free Mold Test Offer

As you can guess, nothing is free. Here in the North Bay there are mold remediation companies offering free mold testing, and even offering to pay you to let them test. These companies are violating the code of ethics of their industry. Mold remediation companies are...