According to the CDC, more than 75,000 people are hospitalized in the U.S. every year with fungal infections. At least 7,000 people died in 2021, up from just 450 in 1969. Aspergillus, a common mold found indoors, is the culprit in roughly one fifth of mold related hospitalizations and fatality rates among severe cases can exceed 50%.

Mold and its spores exist literally everywhere. The type of mold spore and its concentration determine whether a problem posing health risks or needing correction exists.

There are many molds that can be considered toxic if a high enough concentration of spores exists. Molds that are not considered toxic may still be problematic causing allergy responses and aggravating conditions such as asthma.

Mold inspections are great for identifying conditions that may lead to a future problem or if you suspect you have an issue. Maybe you just want to confirm you do not have one for peace of mind, a mold inspection and any appropriate testing might be good options for you.

Early detection and prevention can save thousands in remediation and repair costs. As well as ensure healthy air and reduce risks to health and life from mold.

You can see it, or you can smell the musty odor, maybe it's visible water damage, or damp conditions. An inspection and testing can be very beneficial to:

1. Determine the root cause of the colonization.
2. Identify type of mold and potential hazards.
3. Learn about remediation options.
4. Correct issues that caused the problem in the first place.