From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Molds Used in Biological Weapons

February 27, 2009

After hearing President Obama’s speech about cutting the cost of Iraq last night, I thought about some information I read when the US started looking for the first WMD and how biological weapons are devestating. If there is any doubt remaining that mold is seriously unhealthy, then look no further than the thousands of victims [...]

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Three Mold Remediation Shortcuts to Watch Out For

February 17, 2009

Here are three shortcuts or quick-fixes that a dishonest remediator may use. While some of these tactics may work in conjunction with other more effective remediation tactics, using them alone is usually a red flag that your remediator is trying to bilk you out of money with a shortcut.

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Stachybotrys in History

February 13, 2009

In the 1930s, S. chartarum became notorious in Russia and Eastern Europe where it killed thousands of horses. Horses exhibited symptoms such as irritation of the mouth, throat, and nose; shock; dermal necrosis; a decrease in leukocytes; hemorrhage; nervous disorder; and death. It wasn’t until 1938 when Russian scientists determined the deaths were caused by S. chartarum.

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