Is There Really Such a Thing as "Safe" Mold?

Rethinking the "Good Mold vs. Bad Mold" Question

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Ben Blaiss is Chief Operating Officer of Mold Inspection Sciences and Mold Inspection Sciences Texas. His background spans mold assessment, indoor air quality, and restoration. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University.