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Life Cycle of
Mold
When the appropriate conditions for growth exist: presence
of moisture, nutrients, temperature, etc, mold begins to
reproduce via it’s life cycle.
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Hyphal Growth
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Spore Formation
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Spore Dispersal
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Spore Germination
The key factor in limiting mold exposure indoors is to
prevent growth through moisture control, maintenance, and
proper cleaning methods.
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A/C
Systems Provide Good Conditions for Mold Growth!
The environment in air
conditioning systems (heat, moisture, dust) provides the
perfect conditions for microbial growth, which includes
mold, mildew, fungi, and bacteria. This contamination is
very common in the South where humidity is high and the air
conditioning systems are used almost year-round Penicillium,
claudosporium and aspergillus are among the common microbes
that can be food in homes, schools and offices.
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Volume 4, Issue 2
February 12, 2007 |
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Love and Mold is in
The Air!!! |
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Two interesting
articles about mold. You will have to find your
own articles about love!
Understanding
the life cycle of mold explains why air
conditioning systems provide ideal conditions
for mold growth.
I hope this
information is helpful in solving either your or
your customer’s Indoor Air Quality problems.
Doug Long, ASCS
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