Call Paul Davis: Learn More About Black Mold

Every homeowner dreads black mold, but what is it? Black mold (also known as Stachybotrys) likes to grow in moist spots and is often seen around condensation or where there's been water damage. These spores enter the home by windows, small openings or tracked on shoes and clothing. Although most molds around your home aren't dangerous, black mold can cause health issues if neglected.

Black Mold Poisoning

Black mold is a poisonous fungus that releases spores. The most common symptoms include chronic coughing, 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. Nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose are seen in the most severe cases of long term exposure.

Information about Mold

Mold doesn't take long to permeate walls, floors and ceilings. Whenever your home suffers water damage, you should have a Paul Davis technician check the walls for mold infestations. They can go unnoticed for weeks, and then spring up virtually overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your living space, it immediately breeds and releases toxins that make life difficult for residents:

  • Mold emits a strong, musty odor that stops rooms from smelling fresh.
  • Mold wreaks havoc on allergy-sensitive people, as well as those with asthma, causing a physical reaction.
  • A black mold infestation can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
  • Mold toxins can cause chronic inflammation and constant cold-like symptoms.
  • People with compromised immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
  • In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
  • The more extended the exposure, the greater the danger.
Unusually damp homes and offices can be subject to mold infestations even if no water damage has happened. If you see or smell something that could be mold, get a skillful opinion immediately. If you want to eradicate mold, the atmosphere where it thrives must first be removed. Water sources have to be dealt with, and any residual moisture must be thoroughly dried out. Only then can mold removal and remediation start. Whether a leaky roof, burst pipe, or other entry point, it isn't enough to close the tide. Moisture can saturate hidden sections of your home. Without proper cleanup procedures, mold will keep coming back to these spots. If you suspect your home may have black mold, reach out to Paul Davis today. Our team inspects for presence of black mold before removal. You can rely on our professionals to remove black mold quickly. Don't risk your health, request an inspection for black mold today.