Mold can begin to grow as soon as 24 to 48 hours after moisture exposure. And Florida's subtropical climate, which remains hot and humid in October, makes it a perfect breeding ground.
Mold is absolutely associated with climate change,” says Mary Johnson. “Those extreme weather patterns can allow water to come into a home. When it's damp, the likelihood of mold growing indoors increases.
A few months after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, researchers inspected 112 homes affected by flooding and found that nearly half had visible mold growth.
Johnson's research has linked higher temperatures and increased precipitation to more mold spores in outdoor air.
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