Lots and lots of hyphae and no spores, why?
Have you ever received a mold report back from the lab that had an abundant number of hyphae/hyphal or mycelial fragments listed, yet the mold spore count was realatively low? Continue reading…
Mold & Indoor Air Quality Blog for Inspectors and Homeowners
Welcome to the Moldlab blog, where we share practical information about mold, indoor air quality, and laboratory testing. Whether you are a licensed mold inspector, an environmental consultant, or a homeowner worried about possible mold growth, these articles are designed to help you understand when testing makes sense, how samples are analyzed in the lab, and what your results may mean for next steps.
Here you’ll find topics such as how to respond if you think you have a mold problem, what to look for when searching for reliable mold testing near you, interviews with experienced mold assessment consultants and IAQ instructors, and deeper dives into issues like mycotoxins, asthma, and the health impacts of indoor fungi. All content is informed by Moldlab’s accredited laboratory experience in mold analysis and indoor air quality.
Who This Mold and IAQ Blog Helps
- Homeowners and renters: Understand what to do if you suspect mold, when DIY makes sense, and when to call a professional.
- Mold inspectors and consultants: Shareable articles you can point clients to when explaining testing, reports, and remediation decisions.
- Health conscious readers: Science based posts on fungi, mycotoxins, asthma, and how indoor environments may affect health.
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Mycotoxins and Bleach
When dealing with mold, mold contamination and clean up, inevitably a couple of terms will enter the conversation: mycotoxin and bleach. Consultants probably deal with this situation just as much Continue reading…