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Article: MOISTURE IS GOOD FOR MUSHROOMS, BUT BAD FOR HOME
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- Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
- Article date:
- August 26, 2007
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Recently, I visited the home of a close relative and saw a
mushroom growing in the crack of the hardwood floor outside the door
that leads to a bathroom, and there appeared to be some water damage.
The floor surrounding the mushroom was black (possible mold and
mildew). Should this be cause for alarm? The mushroom is on the
second floor. Any suggestions?
Karen, via e-mail
I, too, have seen mushrooms growing in diverse places. I saw one
growing on the bottom panel of an overhead garage door, and another
time I saw one growing out of the carpeting of a new home. Mushrooms
are fungi which require oxygen, a food source, suitable temperature
and a source of water to thrive.
Take away any of ...