At B&B Exterminating Co., we know that pests aren't the only things that can infest a home or business. In a humid climate such as ours, mold can be a big problem. Below, you'll learn about the characteristics of mold as well as ways to prevent it from growing.
How Mold Forms
Mold is a toxic fungus that grows wherever there's water, organic matter to serve as food, high temperatures, and high humidity levels. Mold often grows on walls, ceilings, and floors through the condensation of water vapor. In most cases, the water comes in the form of a leak.
Where Mold Grows
Attics, basements and crawl spaces are all vulnerable to mold growth because of their already high moisture levels. Attics are notorious for poor ventilation, and if water leaks through the roof and gets the beams or the insulation wet, this will spell trouble.
Basements can invite water from...