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In Reply to: Is that under my house?...., Mike Lynch [Profile/Gallery] , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:43:52

...This is not a better safe than sorry. Molds are common, and people don't realize just how dangerous they are. Just look at how they get rid of mold in LA after Katrina. They dress in head to toe space suits to prevent contact with the stuff. They have masks, and some have compressed air supplies. Why would OSHA require that if mold was not super dangerous.

A common mold infects peanuts. It makes Aflatoxin, a seriously mutagenic agent. I know some pediatricians who won't let their kids eat peanut butter more than once a month because it is so powerful and so common and such a small dose is necessary to be dangerous. (I think they are a little overboard, but this is an example of a dangerous mold that is ubiquitous).

Most molds are bad. They make poisons intentionally to keep bacteria away. They cannot survive in an area where bacteria grow and make acid. Those same mold poisons can affect us. Those same poisons also can help us like penicillin.

This is all why you need a professional to come, take samples, and help you to decide what needs to be done. The professionals will work with you. They may tell you not to worry at all.

Like I said, many molds are dangerous. This is not a better safe than sorry concern, but you are a grown boy and you decide given this information. You can also search the Internet, call your local University, and even call poison control.

Whatever you do, I wish you the best.

• Wadda'ya spray on mold under house ?....., Mike Lynch , Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:42:58
  • Mike, you live in a dry climate, don't you?, EricG, Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:54:48
  • The EPA guidlines..., AlS, Sat, 9 Jun 2007 09:48:41
    • Cool, thanks...nm, Mike Lynch , Sat, 9 Jun 2007 15:03:09
  • Re: Wadda'ya spray on mold under house ?....., Landjet , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:42:37
  • Just don't mention "mold" to your insurance company n/m, Peter_MA, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:02:05
  • Re: Wadda'ya spray on mold under house ?....., Rick D, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:43:22
  • Pic 2, Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:48:14
  • Pic 1, Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:45:16
  • You need a professional company..., Chaz, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:29:23
    • Well I got the radiation thing covered..., Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:42:21
      • Not in the case of mutagenic carcinogens, Chaz, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:03:25
        • Is that under my house?...., Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:43:52
          • Most molds have bad stuff..., Chaz, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:07:03 <-- Viewing This Message
            • Sorry, Doc, had to weigh in here..., Scaniac, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:51:53
              • You can lead a horse to water n/m, Chaz, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:51:25
                • If you're really concerned, take a sample, Drew in Houston, Sat, 9 Jun 2007 07:55:38
                  • Bad disclaimer. Now I gotsta sue. nm, Chaz, Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:23:52
                    • For what?, Drew in Houston, Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:02:31
                      • Mickey D and you are at fault for getting people fat, Chaz, Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:54:47
                        • Re: Mickey D and you are at fault for getting people fat, Drew in Houston, Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:26:17
                          • You are missing the point. I am agreeing with you., Chaz, Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:17:34
  • Re: Wadda'ya spray on mold under house ?....., Mattias.se, Fri, 8 Jun 2007 05:54:50
  • Yep...., dSPG89, Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:57:05
    • I hope you have no structural damage>, Mike in Anchorage, Thu, 7 Jun 2007 22:11:57

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