One of the facts of life
in Pacific Grove is the constant battle residents wage against
mold and mildew. Along with mosses they form the "Big Three"
of green surfaces.
The best way to defeat
these enemies is to know them. The following links offer insights
into what conditions encourage the growth of mold and mildew,
and how to avoid inviting the green menace into your home or
business.
Pacific Grove,
home of the green stop sign. Penn-o-rama
When combating mold and mildew, it may be comforting to remember
the beneficial aspects of their close relatives, the non-flowering
plants commonly referred to as fungi. These include
antibiotics, cheese ripening agents, yeasts, and delicacies like
truffles and mushrooms.
Nearctica's
fungus page
Lots
of information about what a fungus is, and valuable links to
other fungus sites.
Invasion
of the Giant Spore
Stanford's
Conservation Online (CoOL) offers this Web version
of Solinet's Preservation Program Leaflet Number 5, by Sandra
Nyberg.
Damp Rid,
Inc.
Manufacturers of a moisture retention product, and sponsors of
Rush Limbaugh's radio show.
The company's mold
and mildew information page.
The company's mascot, Mr.
Musty.
Exploratorium
science project
Instructions
for growing your own mold terrarium.
CNN's
Allergy Report
Includes
a mold spore forecast. |
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