Drug-resistant Molds Are on the Rise

Researchers at Imperial College London have confirmed that drug-resistant mold infections originating from gardens, homes, and farms are causing persistent, life-threatening illness in humans. Molds like Aspergillus fumigatus are ubiquitous around the world, so the...

Inspectors Are Now Essential Workers

COVID-19 Inspections INSPECTIONS IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS Your safety is our top priority. It always has been. PROTECTING HEALTH AND HOME. IT’S WHAT WE DO. We are all encouraged, or ordered, to shelter in place and stay current on CDC advisories. What if the very...

Buyer and Seller Information on Home Inspections

  When you decide to buy or sell your home it is important to have the inspections carried out first. This is because you will be sure of that the home is worthy and have a good transaction. On the other hand you will be in a position to ensure that the property...

Chaetoglobosin

Mycotoxin:Chaetoglobosin A, C Health Effects: Chaetoglobosins are lethal to mammalian cells due to binding to actin and inhibition of cell division and movement. In one study, injection of Chaetoglobosin A in rodents was fatal at relatively low doses. C. globosum is a...

What to do if you see or smell mold in your home

What to do if you see or smell mold in your home The most important step is to identify the source(s) of moisture, which result in mold growth, and make repairs to stop them. If you only clean up the mold and do not fix the moisture problem, most likely the mold...

Asthma and Mold Research

Abstract BACKGROUND Children with asthma who live in the inner city are exposed to multiple indoor allergens and environmental tobacco smoke in their homes. Reductions in these triggers of asthma have been difficult to achieve and have seldom been associated with...