Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE , Nicole Lee, and Lucas Kim Pets can be affected by mold from their indoor home environment is similar to humans. The negative effects for pets are unique compared to humans, with symptoms appearing as allergies or more severely, respiratory diseases or toxic reactions. Monitoring changes in your pet may indicate poor health within the home caused by mold. Understanding the effects of mold on your pets may be essential to maintain their heal

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The first day of summer is Thursday, June 20. This day is also known as the summer solstice and occurs when the Sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky. At this point the North Pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle. And therefore, this is the longest day of the year. The sunny days of summer bring high heat and humidity. With warmer temperatures and summer rain comes the risk of mold. This fast growing mold poses a risk to your family’s health and

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Seasons can be defined in several different ways. The astronomical definition is based on the equinoxes and solstices, and spring begins with the spring equinox or vernal equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is the equinox in March. As spring starts, the length of day increases dramatically in most regions. During early spring, the axis of the Earth is increasing its tilt relative to the Sun, and the length of daylight rapidly increases. The hemisphere begins to warm si

So, you see a little mold or maybe you’ve not been feeling too well. You look up the signs and symptoms of mold and find they correspond to what you see or are feeling. What should you do? You may think, I can just clean that up and get rid of it with some bleach. Many homeowners are interested in trying to clean up the mold themselves and fail to realize not only do they need to clean it up but also remove it. In some cases, it makes sense to handle a household mold problem

Do you look forward to the first day of winter? Do you dread it? How about that beautiful first snowfall? - there is nothing like it! The...

Yes, mold thrives by feeding off of its source. This can weaken a home's structural support. Why is Mold a structural hazard? Mold is a...

The first day of Fall came and went without much notice and we find ourselves saying things like “Where did the Summer go?” The days get cooler and you can feel, and even smell, the crispness to the air. Then you start to notice how the sun is setting earlier and you may have to change your schedule a little especially if you like to take an evening walk or something else outside. Fall is also known as Autumn. The first day of Autumn is the day of the Autumnal Equinox. This i

One year ago the skies grew dark and a storm was upon us as the clouds unleashed massive amounts of rain. We knew it was coming but no one was really prepared for all the flooding and damage. Parkways raged with water sweeping cars away. Rivers, brooks, streams, ponds, and lakes overflowed barging their way into streets and homes with up to 10 feet of water. Some people even had a few fish come into their homes along with the water. More than three inches of rain fell in one

Sewage water can be toxic. It can carry viruses, bacteria, pesticides, fungi, and parasites. Each year there are over two million sewage-related illnesses. The Dangers in Sewage Water Water intrusions damage our property and create headaches, sometimes quite literally, especially when flooding is involved. There are three classifications of floodwaters. They are clean water, grey water, and black water. Blackwater is hazardous and includes any water from sewage. This c

Why Quality Matters People’s definition of quality varies. People have described quality as: Conformance to requirements Freedom from...

Justin H. Joe, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, CPE, and Paula Shearer Can you sell a home with mold? Worried about your health or that you may be...

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE, and Paula Shearer Have concerns about the growth of mold in your home? You are in good company. Many...

Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE & Philip Koh, PharmD The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our society. Many of the secondary effects of this virus are still on the verge of being discovered. One identified risk of contracting COVID-19 is the subsequent manifestation of a co-infection. Research is now showing that patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have a greater risk of fungal infections. These fungal infections are caused by various types of mol

By Justin H. Joe, PhD, CIH, CSP, CPE Recently, there has been an increase in evidence showing a correlation between indoor mold and childhood asthma. Over 6 million children in the United States suffer from this respiratory condition, commonly induced by an environmental trigger. As more pediatricians are becoming aware of this issue of mold, home inspections are on the rise. Identifying this factor in the development of childhood asthma could greatly reduce the occurrence an