Mold Allergies
Molds are miniature organisms that cause allergies by releasing tiny, lightweight “seeds”, called spores, into the air. Outdoor molds live in the soil, and in damp or decaying vegetation.
Outdoor mold spores begin to appear after a spring thaw and reach their peak in summer and early autumn.
What increases your exposure to mold outdoors?
- Cutting grass
- Raking dead leaves
- Working with hay or mulch piles
- Kicking mushrooms (which have many spores under their "caps")