WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE MOBILITY OF BLUESTAIN FUNGI – ARE THE SPORES AIRBORNE, AND CAN THEY BE GROWN ON OTHER (NON-WOOD) MATERIALS?
The mobility of bluestain fungi is limited, and bluestain fungi are not commonly carried by dry air currents. The majority of bluestain spores are carried by various wood-infesting insects. Spores may be occasionally dislodged by splash droplets, leaving spore clusters airborne for short distances. True bluestain fungi are reported only on wood and plant substrates and in soil. Overall, published data suggest that there is neither scientific proof nor indication that bluestain fungi present a health risk.
