Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) is participating in the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo. The Expo Days are JUNE 1 – 3, 2009. You've heard about MBL and probably we've heard about your company too. We would like to learn more about your company. Come and see us at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo., booth no. 311 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. You'll not only learn more about MBL but you'll also experience the exciting world of … [Read more...]
Air sampling for Airborne Mold Spores
April 23, 2009 by
Question: I've looked at the report and I'm very surprised. There is hardly any results. Have I done something wrong when I did the air sampling? We had a company selling air cleaners offer to test our air. They did air sampling for for two viable air samples. Then they said we had Aspergillus versicolor. Is it possible that a mold will show up on a viable test and not on a non-viable test? Thank You Answer: I don't think you did anything wrong in your air sampling. The analysis of … [Read more...]
Mould in the fridge
April 21, 2009 by
Question: I wonder if you can tell me about mould that was in my fridge in my summer trailer. I went to my trailer today and did not realize that the hydro was off during the winter months. There was mould in the freezer and also all over the inside of the fridge. Of course I threw all of the food and contents out. I washed it with Tilex which was the only thing I had on hand. The fridge is now absolutely spotless but I am afraid to use it. Would I be better off to buy a new fridge or can I … [Read more...]
PLEASE HELP ME!
April 20, 2009 by
Me and my babies have been exposed to Mold Toxins for approximately 5 years (I believe 99% chance that I'm correct). I have all the severe serious level symptoms, plus have been exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning for approximately 8-9 months. I have been deteriorating very quickly. My 2 babies who are Lovebirds also have been deteriorating with severe symptoms which have gone to partially blindness. Please advise me on all the Medical Tests that can be done to confirm and determine my … [Read more...]
Stachybotrys
April 19, 2009 by
Question: Hello there. I work in a boat and recently we discovered that we had a lot of mould on our ceiling. A company came and tested the mould and it came back to be Stachybotrys or some thing similar (sorry about the spelling...). They are planning to clean the area with air cleaners and filters etc. They say that the mould is only in two of the five crew rooms and nothing in the other rooms. Is it possible to have mould so confined, or is this just my superior’s explanation. Also, I … [Read more...]
Green and black mold
April 12, 2009 by
Question: In my basement in the corner wall we have a large amount of green and black mold growing. It has been raining a lot lately and has been very damp. We have a finished basement, chip rock painted and the mold is growing on that. Can you tell the type of mold by the color? Is this a real bad thing? Is the mold growing in the walls or just on the out side? What should be done to fix this problem? Answer: It’s difficult to identify mold on color alone especially when growing on say … [Read more...]
Former grow ops home
April 12, 2009 by
Question: A contractor bought a former grow house. He has it up and now wants to sell it privately. I have an interest in this home. Is there anyway to ensure that it is safe to live in and will not pose any future health risks? The house was cleaned off mould by a professional company, but because the contractor has done renovations to the home can you still get samples for testing the air, insulation, drywall etc? I guess my concern is that he may be covering up something, and that even … [Read more...]
Mold in home
April 10, 2009 by
Question: My questions regards mold in home. My father resides in Newfoundland. He has been in a nursing home for the past 2 winters. His house has been unheated for the past 2 winters. The neighbours have advised me that the roof over the back porch has leaked and now the ceiling tiles have gone moldy (along with the insulation). Mold is also on the walls. I am planning a trip to Nfld next month. What do I need to do to get rid of this mold (kill it) and how do I handle it and protect … [Read more...]
Mold in basement
April 10, 2009 by
Question: We think we may have mold in our basement. Is there a company in Manitoba to contact to have our home checked? Answer: You can check our online directory for mold testing companies in Manitoba. Click Listing of Mold Testing and Remediation Companies in Manitoba. … [Read more...]
Calgary Health Region Mould Guideline
April 9, 2009 by
Question: My house just got tested for mould. The outside test was 67 spores per cubic meter of air. The inside was 24,000 spores per cubic meter of air for Aspergillus/Penicillium type. I heard the city of Calgary has a standard that says you double the counts for control/outside and add a hundred for acceptable limits of the inside. Do you have a link for this? What health problems can this be associated with in the long term? Thanks. Answer: Yes, the Calgary Health Region … [Read more...]
