MOLDFrom MOLD to SOLD

Mold Myths

Bleach kills mold Dead Mold is fine Not all molds are harmful

Truth Over 100,000 different Molds Mold needs four things to grow and populate

1. Moisture2. Temperature3. Moving Air4. Carbohydrates

Mold in the Wall

Five ways Mold will grow in the wall Dryer vent vented into a wall void Cold Air duct running in the wall against a

warm wall Plumbing Leak Flooding where there is subsequent damage

to wallboard Heavy water intrusion into insulation and

drywall

The MoldExterm™ System

Part A: Apply anti-microbial product to kill mold and mildew in treated areas. This EPA-registered product can ONLY be applied by certified pest control technicians like ours!

Part B: Apply our unique, proprietary, patented and long-lasting polymer to seal dead mold spores and prevent their return to treated areas. This sealer is only available for application by certified MoldExterm™ companies.

Part C: Lower the relative humidity levels within the structure by installing a specially-designed Stanta Fe dehumidifier.

Renewable service agreement—up to FIVE YEARS!

Dehumidification Mold grows at 70% relative humidity Big Box Stores

Most dehumidifiers available in big box stores are not designed for basement/crawlspace use

Santa Fe Dehumidifiers 11 Merv Filter—filters mold spores out of the

air 12.5 Gallons in one day 6.7 amps

Runs on fewer amps than other dehumidfiers Saves on Electric Bills

Other Methods Traditional Remediation

Ripping out the mold-infested materials Expensive The old way

Caltex System Will pit metals

Bora Care Mold Care Can’t be used on non-porous surfaces and does not seal

Bleach Building materials will absorb large amounts of the active

ingredient, causing the gradual loss of chlorine gas into the living space for an extended period of time*

Not labeled for wood treatment* Do Nothing

Not an option when wanting to rent space, keep tenants, or sell a house.

*: According to Mississippi State University

Additional Support CDC—Facts about mold

http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm

EPA—Mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html

IAQA—Indoor Air Quality Association http://www.iaqa.org/education/general_info.htm

Mississippi State University Extension Service Department of Forestry—Controlling Mold Growth When Cleaning Flooded and/or Rain-Wetted Homes http://msucares.com/forestry/topics/documents/14e-mold.pd

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