Pink Basement Mold

Posted by mbl on May 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Question: My son and his family live in a small older rental home with a basement.  He called me this morning upset because he had seen some type of mold in the basement that was a pink, translucent color and as he looked at it released a puff of spores or something.   He continued to watch and the mold/fungi released these spores at intermittent intervals. 
 
Can you give me any idea of what type of mold/fungus this may be and if it is dangerous?
 
Thank you for your assistance.

 

Answer: I have no idea what the pink mold could be. Can your son take a good picture of the mold and send it to us by email? The picture might help us guess what the mold could be. Alternatively you could send a sample of the mold to our laboratory for testing. To take a sample, get clear scotch tape and cut 2-3 inches. With the sticky side facing the moldy surface, press the tape gently and then peel off the tape. Without folding, stick the tape onto a plastic bag such as a zip lock bag, place it in a suitable envelope and send it to us. You can find our mailing address at www.moldbacteria.com.

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MBL specializes in identification and enumeration of mold and bacteria commonly detected in air, fluids and bulk samples collected from homes, schools, offices, hospitals, industrial, agricultural, and other work environments. MBL also provides a unique Mold Training Course on How to Recognize Indoor Mold, Develop Effective Sampling Strategies, Interpret Laboratory Results and Perform Effective Mold Remediation.

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