Call Paul Davis: What is Black Mold?

No homeowner wants black mold, but do you know why? Black mold (also known as Stachybotrys) likes to grow in moist areas and is often seen around condensation or pools or standing water inside. These spores come into your house by doors, small entrances and can also be brought in on shoes and coats. While most molds in your house are harmless, this species causes illness with years of exposure.

Black Mold Poisoning

The spores black mold produces are the main culprit behind black mold poisoning. Typically symptoms include chronic sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat as well as skin rashes. In addition, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. Especially severe cases of prolonged exposure to black mold can be more dangerous. Paired with 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 ignored for weeks, and then appear practically overnight. Once mold creates colonies in your property, it quickly grows and releases toxins that make life miserable for inhabitants:

  • Mold releases a strong, musty odor that prevents rooms from smelling clean.
  • Mold wreaks havoc on allergy-sensitive individuals, as well as those with asthma, making symptoms flare up.
  • Mold can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
  • Mold toxins can cause chronic inflammation and continuous cold-like symptoms.
  • People with weakened immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
  • In rare instances, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
  • The more prolonged the exposure, the more severe the danger.
Unusually humid homes and offices can be vulnerable to mold invasions even if no water damage has happened. If you see or smell something that could be mold, get an expert opinion immediately. To get rid of mold, the setting where it thrives must first be eliminated. Water sources have to be dealt with, and any remaining moisture must be thoroughly dried out. Only then can mold elimination and remediation start. Whether a dripping roof, burst pipe, or other entry point, it isn't enough to stem the tide. Moisture can drench hidden sections of your home. Without proper cleanup procedures, mold will keep returning to these areas. Contact Paul Davis today if your home is infested with black mold. We safely test and confirm the presence of black mold before removal. Depend on our contractors to remove black mold quickly. Don't risk your health, request an inspection for black mold today.