Ash, beech, birch, cedar, cottonwood, box, elder, elm, hickory, maple and oak pollen can trigger allergies. Grasses pollinate in late spring and summer. Those that cause allergic reactions include Kentucky bluegrass, timothy, Johnson, Bermuda, redtop, orchard, rye and sweet vernal grasses. Much pollen is released early in the morning, shortly after dawn. This results in high counts near the source plants.
Pollen travels best on warm, dry, breezy days and peaks in urban areas midday.
Pollen counts are lowest during chilly, wet periods. Mold and mildew are fungi. They differ from plants or animals in how they reproduce and grow. Allergic reactions to mold are most common from July to late summer. Although there are many types of molds, only a few dozen cause allergic reactions.