Mold can not maintain sporealation without the introduction of a moisture source, we know water is the foundation of living organisms and mold is one of them for sure.

The presence of water into an enclose area is the perfect playground for mold, it can duplicate it existence within 24 to 48 hours, mold can be overgrown before you know it.

In some cases your home becomes the perfect environment for mold growth, if your home is lock tight with little fresh air circulation , it may be a perfect scenario  as the pee tree  dish, like the  ones found in a laboratory test dish

Mold is microscopic, it can penetrate wall pores with ease , by the time you can see stains on a wall (if it is confirmed mold) there should be growth, enough to capture a test sample and enough to establish a RED FLAG ~

Not all molds spores are bad, they break down into categories , Allergenic, Hyper- allergenic and Toxic . Some we need (as in yeast) some we don't.

Not everybody responds to mold in the same manner, 2 people in the room with the same mold present will exhibit different reactions, depending on their particular body resistance.

Simply put, our job is to test what's growing in the dwelling, and advise if you can use it to make bread or tear down the house and start all over or anywhere in between ~

Dead mold is equally damaging to both your health and your home structure, dead means it is dry and not growing, live means it is wet and growing neither should be tolerated. Dry Mold will spark right back up to life with the introduction of moisture.