Dry rot fungus, Serpula lacrymans: A review of the historical situation and possible interventions
Following the media coverage of some recent cases of dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) house contamination, we examine its historical prevalence in Canada based on data from Natural Resources Canada’s mycological herbaria and culture collections in comparison with that reported from Europe and the United States. Based on the knowledge developed in Europe on dry rot, we describe its biology, its detection, the prevention of S. lacrymans contamination and the restoration of contaminated buildings according to the rules and regulations in effect in Québec and Canada.