Posted on 19th Aug 2014
What is Mold?
Mold is a type of fungus, but there are many types of fungus that are not molds. The Fungi kingdom is made up of many types of organisms, none of which are capable of producing their own energy. Mold is one of them. There are thousands of different types of Molds.
In nature it’s job is to break down dead or decomposing matter. It is part of nature’s clean up crew. Virtually all mold that grows indoors comes from outside sources. Spores can be blown indoors or carried in with insects, people, pets, and items. Read more about mold allergies here!