Ianzito, Christina
Another way to test for mold spores is to take a physical sample of the fungus. A swab is placed on the surface and then sent to a lab for testing. The lab can determine if the mold is Stachybotrys chartarum, which is considered toxic black mold, or other less dangerous species such a...
That’s where the majority of the online confusion appears. With no surprise; at least half of the studies I’ve found and citations I’ve read have listed their testing matter as “either sodium borate or boric acid.” The difference between the two is: Boric acid is produced when borax...
Insects often cause problems for new growers. I had this problem because the setup I previously used was too stagnant, leading to a fungus gnat fiesta. In order to kill off the larvae and adults, I usedNeem oil. It is a natural oil extracted from the Neem tree. For more information abo...