by Martine Davis | Dec 6, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Prevention, Uncategorized
When buying a house with a crawl space, potential extra costs include: crawl space encapsulation (to prevent moisture and pests), repairs for existing moisture damage like wood rot, additional insulation, pest control treatments, and potential structural repairs...
by Martine Davis | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Indeed, mycotoxins don’t die, because … Mycotoxins were never living organisms to begin with. Mycotoxins are chemical substances deliberately produced by hazardous molds, mostly with the objective of inflicting damage. Why do molds produce mycotoxins? Well molds have...
by martinedavis | Aug 4, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection, Uncategorized
Actinomycetes – Martine Davis Presentation for Health care professionals June 2024
by Martine Davis | Apr 4, 2024 | Mold Illness Mold Sickness
“Brain fog” is a general term used to describe cognitive symptoms such as confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and mental fatigue. While the exact mechanisms by which mold and its mycotoxins cause brain fog are not fully understood, it is...
by Martine Davis | Jan 1, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection
Myth #1 If I had mold in my house I would see it Molds prefer to grow in dark places with little air flow like behind the wall, underneath cabinetry, underneath hardwood floors, inside the furnace, etc. It’s impossible to see mold in these places. Myth #2 If I had...
by Martine Davis | Nov 14, 2023 | Mold Inspection, Uncategorized
If you continue to smell mold in your home even after professional testing showed negative results, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. There are different types of mold testing available to home owners, and some are better than others at finding hidden mold...
by Martine Davis | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
The best Building Biologists have created a great educational video which is available for free on YouTube. It is almost 4 hours long with great information presented by different professionals. You can easily go to the part you are interested in. There is minimal...
by Martine Davis | Nov 1, 2023 | Air Quality Testing, Indoor Environmental Testing, Mold Inspection
Mold has recently become a hot-button issue, with horror stories appearing on the news of unsuspecting people suffering from devastating illnesses caused by harmful fungi. Lawsuits against landlords and builders are increasing as more people seek legal help for...
by Martine Davis | Mar 29, 2023 | Mold Inspection, Mold Prevention
Mold is a serious issue that affects many homes and buildings, particularly those in high-humidity areas. High humidity levels provide an ideal environment for mold growth, which can have severe consequences for both the building’s occupants and the structure...
by Martine Davis | Feb 12, 2023 | Air Quality Testing, Indoor Environmental Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection, Mold Prevention
“It’s inside the walls so it can’t hurt anybody” As mold inspectors, we hear this almost daily … This phrase has been uttered by countless builders, landlords, property managers, maintenance personnel, handymen, homeowners, even doctors...
