MOLD TESTING

Is all mold dangerous? No. While some types of mold are relatively harmless, there are certain types that can lead to a variety of health problems like the ones listed above. For example, allergenic molds are not too dangerous in small amounts, but higher concentrations can lead to allergic and asthma-like symptoms.

The most common type of mold goes by the rather ominous nickname of “black mold” – although here at NERS, we also refer to it by its scientific name, which is Stachybotrys Chartarum. Greenish-black in color, this bad-boy of the mold family really loves to proliferate in places like dry wall, carpet and ceiling tiles. Most health organizations consider Stachybotrys Chartarum to be a hazard to health. It can produce a mycotoxin that causes both the humans and animals in a home to become ill and lead to what is called “sick building syndrome.”

How do you know if it’s toxic mold? Not all black mold is Stachybotrys Chartarum. You cannot tell if it is without performing a proper inspection and mold test. Our company routinely works with both homeowners and insurance companies to determine what type of mold is growing in the home before remediation. 

As suggested by the State of New Hampshire and the EPA, we use third party testing company to preform surface mold testing as well as air samples. These tests are sent off to the laboratory and which provides will us a definitive answer as to the type of mold we are dealing with. From this, we are able to provide homeowners with a written report that details what we found, what the lab results indicated, and what plan of action we recommend.