Weed pollen makes a slight comeback but all other irritants still very low in Houston

Pollen Total:

• The pollen count increased from 28 units to 46 units.

• This represents an increase of 18 units or 64%.

Mold Total:

• The total mold count increased from 4330 units to 4737 units.

• This indicates an increase of 407 units or 9%.

Tree Species (Pollen):

• Morus (Mulberry):

  • Experienced a decrease in pollen count from 6 units to 0 units (a decrease of 6 units or 100%).

• Quercus (Oak):

  • Showed an increase in pollen count from 0 units to 2 units (an increase of 2 units).

Weed Species (Pollen):

• Plantago (Plantain):

  • Experienced a decrease in pollen count from 0 units to 16 units (an increase of 16 units or 100%).

• Rumex (Sheep Sorel):

  • Showed an increase in pollen count from 0 units to 4 units (an increase of 4 units or 100%).

• Other Weed Species:

  • Demonstrated an increase in pollen count from 2 units to 4 units (an increase of 2 units or 100%).

Mold Species:

• Algae:

  • Showed an increase in mold count from 0 units to 24 units (an increase of 24 units or 100%).

• Alternaria:

  • Experienced an increase in mold count from 12 units to 32 units (an increase of 20 units or 167%).

• Ascomycetes:

  • Demonstrated a significant increase in mold count from 2375 units to 3596 units (an increase of 1221 units or 51%).

• Basidiomycetes:

  • Showed an increase in mold count from 382 units to 540 units (an increase of 158 units or 41%).

• Cladosporium:

  • Experienced a decrease in mold count from 1227 units to 431 units (a decrease of 796 units or 65%).

• Penicillium/Aspergillus:

  • Showed an increase in mold count from 48 units to 60 units (an increase of 12 units or 25%).

• Smuts/Myxomycete:

  • Demonstrated a significant decrease in mold count from 218 units to 28 units (a decrease of 190 units or 87%).

• Torula:

  • Experienced a decrease in mold count from 12 units to 0 units (a decrease of 12 units or 100%).

Pollen season is almost over! Houston tree counts approach zero; mold, grass, weed all still low

Pollen Total:

• The pollen count decreased from 54 units to 28 units.

• This represents a decrease of 26 units or 48%.

Mold Total:

• The total mold count decreased significantly from 8156 units to 4330 units.

• This indicates a decrease of 3826 units, equating to a 47% reduction.

Tree Species (Pollen):

• Carya (Hickory/Pecan):

  • Experienced a decrease in pollen count from 20 units to 8 units (a decrease of 12 units or 60%).

• Morus (Mulberry):

  • Showed an increase in pollen count from 2 units to 6 units (an increase of 4 units or 200%).

• Other Tree Species:

  • Pollen counts for various other tree species remained unchanged from the previous day.

Weed Species (Pollen):

• Plantago (Plantain):

  • Experienced a notable decrease in pollen count from 16 units to 0 units (a decrease of 16 units or 100%).

• Other Weed Species:

  • Showed decreases in pollen counts, particularly Other Weed species.

Mold Species:

• Alternaria:

  • Demonstrated a decrease in mold count from 38 units to 12 units (a decrease of 26 units or 68%).

• Cladosporium:

  • Showed a significant decrease in mold count from 3159 units to 1227 units (a decrease of 1932 units or 61%).

• Epicoccum:

  • Experienced a decrease in mold count from 30 units to 8 units (a decrease of 22 units or 73%).

• Penicillium/Aspergillus:

  • Showed an increase in mold count from 20 units to 48 units (an increase of 28 units or 140%).

• Smuts/Myxomycete:

  • Exhibited a substantial decrease in mold count from 51 units to 218 units (an increase of 167 units or 327%).

Pollen counts drop in Houston, while mold rises slightly

Pollen Total:

• The overall pollen count decreased significantly from 134 units to 54 units.

• This represents a decrease of 80 units, equating to a 60% reduction.

Mold Total:

• The total mold count increased notably from 6734 units to 8156 units.

• This indicates an increase of 1422 units, which corresponds to a 21% rise.

Tree Species (Pollen):

• Carya (Hickory/Pecan):

  • Experienced a substantial decrease in pollen count from 72 units to 20 units (a decrease of 52 units or 72%).

• Other Tree Species (Combined):

  • Pollen counts for various other tree species showed decreases, with notable reductions in Mulberry (Morus), Pine (Pinaceae), Elm (Ulmus), and other unspecified tree species.

Weed Species (Pollen):

• Plantago (Plantain):

  • Observed a decrease in pollen count from 22 units to 16 units (a decrease of 6 units or 27%).

• Rumex (Sheep Sorel) and Other Weed Species:

  • Showed decreases in pollen counts, with Sheep Sorel (Rumex) going from 2 units to 0 units and other weed species collectively decreasing.

Mold Species:

• Basidiomycetes:

  • Exhibited a notable decrease in mold count from 1733 units to 668 units (a decrease of 1065 units or 61%).

• Cladosporium:

  • Showed a substantial increase in mold count from 1028 units to 3159 units (an increase of 2131 units or 207%).

• Penicillium/Aspergillus:

  • Experienced a significant decrease in mold count from 186 units to 20 units (a decrease of 166 units or 89%).

• Epicoccum:

  • Demonstrated an increase in mold count from 14 units to 30 units (an increase of 16 units or 114%).