Mold Air Sampling and Analysis
Some people are very sensitive to molds. For these individuals, exposure can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Those with mold allergies may experience symptoms within minutes of exposure. While over 1,000 species of mold exist, not all are harmful. Mold requires moisture, oxygen, and a food source to grow—and can be found almost anywhere.
What kind of mold is in my house? Is it toxic mold?
Mold cannot be identified by sight alone — there are thousands of species. Our role is to collect samples and send them to a certified lab. The lab can determine whether any mold present is a health or structural concern.
What is ERMISM?
ERMISM stands for Environmental Relative Moldiness Index. It’s a standardized scale developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on a national database of approximately 1,100 homes sampled by HUD during the 2006 American Healthy Home Survey. Samples were analyzed using Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (QPCR) techniques.