The dry rot fungus, Serpula lacrymans, is regarded as the ‘cancer’ of buildings. Dry rot fungus thrives in dark, poorly ventilated, damp indoor environments. As such, it’s frequently able to spread extensively before the damage is noticed. The destructive nature of Serpula lacrymans has led to the belief that the dry rot fungus is indestructible […]
Fungi and Bacteria Spores
Indoor fungi and fungi-like bacteria produce spores. However, the most common spores in indoor air are mold spores. Other fungal spores (such as yeasts spores) and bacteria spores can also be found indoors. Mold spores are recognized allergens. It’s the outer wall of the mold spores that is believed to elicit allergic reactions. Hyphal fragments can […]