Tips

There are as many as 5.1 million fungal species.

Not all types of mould are a threat, some types are fairly benign, and some even have medicinal uses.

1. Identify problem areas in your home and correct them
2. Dry wet areas immediately
3. Prevent moisture with proper ventilation
4. Equip your home with mould-resistant products
5. Monitor humidity indoors
6. Direct water away from your home
7. Clean or repair roof gutters
8. Improve air flow in your home

Tenants who pay rent in cash
New rental applicants who try to avoid background checks
Windows covered or blacked out, or extra effort to ensure windows and doors are covered or reinforced
Little or no traffic at a residence during the day but frequent traffic late at night or at odd hours
Installation of extractor fans (especially in garages / sheds)
Fan or pump type noise coming from the premises
Noticeable hoses and pipes near windows or doors
An unusual chemical smell and strong odours – rotten egg smell, ammonia or solvents
Burning of rubbish
Excessive waste or rubbish, as meth production generates huge amounts of waste
Excessively dirty property
Laundry not done
Dirty dishes everywhere
Damage to internal walls and doors
Stains around toilets and drains
Burn marks on floors
Burn marks on the lawns, as the waste is toxic and kills vegetation
Light fittings missing, as these are used to smoke ice