Mold Patrol Blog

Mycotoxins are one of the most confusing parts of the mold conversation. They aren’t mold spores, and finding mold doesn’t automatically mean mycotoxins are present. Mold Patrol co-owner Sean Brooks…

Finding mold in a home with children can be especially concerning, but symptoms alone can’t tell you whether mold is responsible. Mold Patrol co-owner Sean Brooks says parents commonly pay…

CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a term some healthcare providers use when evaluating people with complex symptoms they associate with environmental exposures. For Mold Patrol, the important distinction…

Is it mold or just seasonal allergies? The answer can be hard to tell from symptoms alone. Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, coughing, and respiratory irritation can overlap, which is why…

Can mold make you sick? The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no. Some people exposed to mold report congestion, coughing, irritated eyes, skin irritation or worsening asthma,…

Black mold has a reputation that can make finding a dark patch in your home immediately alarming. But color alone doesn’t tell you what species of mold you’re looking at,…