Common Locations

• Home and building owners can find mold almost anywhere that has oxygen and moisture, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mold can grow in carpet, on wood or in food. Warm conditions also help growth.
  
  

Common Buildings

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are several types of places that have more trouble with mold than others: antique shops, saunas, greenhouses, flower shops, farms, mills, construction sites and cottages.
  
  

Sampling

• Mold sampling is expensive and usually not necessary according to the CDC. Allergies are the most common medical symptom signaling the presence of the fungi.
  
  

EPA Training

• The EPA offers training, including an online course, for public health professionals who want to receive certification in mold remediation. The training covers detection, testing and remediation.
  
  

Testing Kits

• Homeowners can buy do-it-yourself mold testing kits. Supplies can range from a few dollars to a couple hundred.
  
  

Consideration

• The CDC says there are no set criteria for what constitutes as acceptable and unacceptable levels of mold. The agency recommends homeowners who hire professional mold testers set levels before testing begins.