Contacts

Kenneth J. Hellevang
Extension Engineer
Professor
North Dakota State University

Room 117 Ag. & Biosystems Engineering Building
North Dakota State University
PO Box 5626
Fargo, ND 58105

Phone: 701-231-7243
Fax: 701-231-1008
Email: kjh-eng@ndsuext.nodak.edu

Local Resources

Contact your local Public Health Office in your county or city, or the local Extension Service office.

Air Testing

Look in the telephone book yellow pages under "Air Quality Measuring Service" or "Laboratories-Testing"

Identifying Mold through the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab

People concerned about potential mold problems may have samples tested at the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab.  Samples will be evaluated for the black mold organism, Stachybotris, or for other organisms that might cause a potential health concern.

To submit a sample, it is best to bring in the mold on the piece of wall board, wood, carpet, or whatever the questionable substance is on.  A small piece, about 1 square inch is sufficient, but larger is acceptable.  The cost is $30.

Results will be reported within a week in a letter explaining what was found and why it might pose a health concern, and suggestions for how to manage the possible problem.

NDSU Plant Diagnostician
Waldron Hall 206, Box 5012
Fargo, ND 58105-5012
701-231-7854
diaglab@ndsuext.nodak.edu

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