What Is Trichoderma Mold? Trichoderma is a pervasive form of mold. Like Penicillium, it has some benefits—it is used as a fungicide and plant pathogen in biotechnology and agriculture. However, like all forms of mold, Trichoderma can damage your home and make you sick. Characteristics Of Trichoderma Mold Trichoderma begins its life transparent in color, but becomes white and [...]
Ulocladium is a quick-growing strain of mold that requires more water to proliferate than other strains and usually takes hold when a home has sustained significant water damage. It is usually seen in high moisture areas including bathrooms, basements, and kitchens, and on wallpaper, painted walls, and painted surfaces. Outside, it is found in soil and on decaying plants. [...]
We've all heard of the antibiotic penicillin, but did you know it comes from penicillium mold, which can be found in nearly every home? While penicillin has health benefits, exposure to the mold from which it’s made does not. Like any other mold, it causes damage to your health as well as your home. What Are The Characteristics Of [...]
Mucor grows fast which, makes it particularly tough to tackle. Health problems and home damage can spring up quickly— and be irreversible—if Mucor is not dealt with in a timely manner. Characteristics Of Mucor Mold Mucor has a fluffy or cottony texture and is initially white or yellow in color, later becoming gray. It is found everywhere, including in [...]
Fusarium is a common mold that can be found just about everywhere. It is often found on soil and plants, both indoors and out. It can grow on many types of food, and on many surfaces, particularly those that have suffered water damage. Fusarium can grow and spread at lower temperatures. This type of mold spreads easily to any [...]
What is Cladosporium Mold? Have you ever noticed specs of what looks like black pepper growing in your toilet tank? It is most likely Cladosporium, one of the most common types of mold. There are over 500 species of the genus, of which the differences can only be detected under a microscope. Characteristics Of Cladosporium Mold Cladosporium Mold spores [...]
What Are The Characteristics Of Acremonium Mold? Acremonium mold is a toxigenic mold type that evolves in its appearance. It starts out as a small moist mold that turns into a fine powdery substance. Acremonium mold is often pink, grey, orange or white in color. Acremonium grows more slowly than many other kinds of mold, which is great news [...]
Alternaria is one of the most common types of outdoor mold. There are more than 40 known species of it and it is often responsible for leaf spots and degenerative diseases on trees and bushes. A major plant pathogen, it is most commonly found in the environment in spring and summer. The Characteristics Of Alternaria Mold Alternaria mold lingers [...]
Chaetomium colonies are cottony and white in color initially. Mature colonies become grey to olive in color. From the reverse, the color is tan to red or brown to black. There are over 100,000 types of mold, some of which are more toxic than others. Mold in your home can harm you, your family and your property if not [...]
There are 100,000 types of mold. Some are harmless, but some can be dangerous. Aureobasidium mold can indeed harm you, your family and your property if not treated quickly. Characteristics Of Aureobasidium Mold Aureobasidium mold grows worldwide. It is fast-growing, slimy and starts its life as cream-colored or pink before turning dark brown or black. It is referred to [...]
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