US Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html)
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet Read More...

"A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" (http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html)
This 20 page publication highlights the information that a homeowner needs to know to help assess, treat, and prevent mold outbreaks in the home. Download PDF

Indoor Air Quality (http://www.epa.gov/iaq/)
Molds are part of the natural environment. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Read More...

Center for Disease Control - Articles (http://www.cdc.gov/search.do?action=search&queryText=mold)

Mold: Home | CDC APRHB
*The document is in pdf file format. To view this file, Adobe Acrobat Readerý software is required. Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Environmental Public Health Tracking Asthma Health Studies Division of Laboratory Read More...

Mold: Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds | CDC APRHB
How common is mold, including Stachybotrys chartarum (also known by its synonym Stachybotrys atra) in buildings? Mold growing in homes and buildings, whether it is Stachybotrys chartarum (Stachybotrys atra) or other molds, Read More...

Mold: Facts About Mold and Dampness | CDC APRHB
If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem. You do not need to know the type of mold growing in your home, and CDC does not recommend or perform routine sampling for molds. To Read More...

Mold: Facts | CDC APRHB
Mold spores can survive harsh environmental conditions, such as dry conditions, that do not support normal mold growth. If there is mold growth in your home, you should clean up the mold and fix the water problem. You should also Read More...