Learn More About Black Mold

No homeowner wants black mold, but do you know what it is? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold likes to grow in moist places and is often found in areas where condensation has collected or pools or stagnant water inside. Spores come into your house through doors, other entrances or brought in on shoes and clothing. While most molds around your house are harmless, black mold causes illness after long term exposure.

Black Mold Poisoning

The spores black mold releases are the main culprit behind black mold poisoning. Symptoms include chronic sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat and rashes. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue and persistent headaches. Especially severe occurances of long-term exposure to black mold can be more life threatening. Often compounded by an allergy to the black mold spores, these symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and bleeding in the lungs and nose.

About Mold

Black mold grows quickly, so you should never delay calling a professional to inspect for mold growth. They can go unnoticed for weeks, and then spring up essentially overnight. Once mold creates colonies in your property, it quickly breeds and discharges toxins that make life unpleasant for occcupants:

  • Mold releases a strong, musty odor that stops rooms from smelling fresh.
  • Mold causes problems for allergy-sensitive people, as well as those with asthma, making symptoms flare up.
  • A black mold infestation can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
  • Mold toxins can trigger chronic inflammation and constant cold-like symptoms.
  • People with weakened immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
  • In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
  • The more extended the exposure, the more severe the danger.
Unusually damp homes and offices can be vulnerable to mold invasions even if no water damage has occurred. If you see or smell something that could be mold, get a skillful opinion immediately. If you want to eradicate mold, the atmosphere where it prospers must first be removed. Water sources have to be dealt with, and any remaining moisture must be carefully dried out. Only then can mold removal and remediation start. Whether a dripping roof, burst pipe, or other opening, it isn't enough to close the tide. Moisture can saturate hidden portions of your home. Without proper cleanup procedures, mold will keep returning to these spots. Contact Paul Davis today if you suspect your home is infested with black mold. Our team inspects for presence of black mold before remediation. You can depend on our professionals to remove black mold quickly. Keep your family safe, schedule a black mold inspection today.