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The term “toxic mold” has lead Americans to a great deal of stress and confusion in recent years. Are all varieties of mold toxic? How worried should you be about interior mold?

All molds in high concentration may cause health problems, but only a few or toxic.
Toxic, or “toxigenic” molds produce small molecular toxins – mycotoxins – spread via spores. The mycotoxins in these spores pose potentially serious health problems in high quantities. Two of the best known toxigenic molds include aspergillis and stachybotrys, or “black mold.”

Toxic black mold
Stachybotrys is infamous due to its prevalence in the home and its ability to sicken exposed individuals. It easily grows on building materials, especially in high-moisture environments. Greenish-black and gelatinous to dry in texture depending on conditions, black mold resembles several similar molds, therefore expert analysis is recommended to confirm its presence for mold removal.

Black mold symptoms:

• Irritation of mucous membranes
• Respiratory & skin issues
• Weakened immune system
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Mental impairment
• Organ damage
• Hemorrhaging
• Possible death

Immediate mold removal is necessary
Black mold can cause permanent damage and threaten your life. Health damaging risks increase in direct proportion to exposure times.

Not a D-I-Y situation
Disturbing mold can release huge amounts of spores. NEVER attempt removal of black mold on your own. Professional removal is necessary.

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