Neb. A wet spring is inviting mold and mildew to develop in damp areas of Midwestern homes.
Mold is ugly, smelly and can cause health problems for some people.
Regional workshops addressing ways to reduce mold growth in homes will be June 18 in Kansas City, Mo., and June 19 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, said Shirley Niemeyer, housing and environment specialist at the University of Nebraska and a conference organizer. Hellevang also will talk about extensive mold problems that developed in his state after the Red River flooded several years ago. Other speakers will cover the health consequences of mold and environmental assessments for mold. Participants will learn how to answer questions and give educational programs on mold. The workshops are geared toward county sanitarians, health department employees, school nurses, building and home inspectors, extension educators, asthma outreach workers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning practitioners and environmental consultants.