There may be danger lurking in your home.

Mold can be a nuisance as well as a health hazard. Black spots and dusty patches on the walls may indicate that your home has mold. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mold is a fungal growth that forms and spreads on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter and it can pose respiratory problems for you and your family.

Nicholas Money, a fungal biologist and science writer from Miami University, says that the microscopic fungi that grow in homes can trigger asthma and other allergies. Money says that mold is found everywhere, and despite its bad reputation, it does serve a useful purpose by fertilizing the planet with fresh nutrients when it rots organic materials.

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