Pollen Count

Laser particle counts are the number of particles per cubic foot divided into 6 different size ranges. A laser beam literally counts the number of such particles as they are sucked past a detector. There is evidence that increased numbers of particles, particularly in the smaller ranges, are associated with heart diseases. That is why we measure it.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Contact Us

Phone: (816) 960-8885
Fax: (816) 960-8888
Pollen Line: (816) 346-1331

Thursday's Comments

Along with some bright sunshine and gentle winds the pollen counts in KC Metro area still in high range today. Both Ragweed and Chenopods are very well adapted to the hot temperatures and dry conditions of late summer in the Midwest. We will continue to have high ragweed levels until we get a major rain or some serious cold weather. However, different types of chenopods and many other common weed pollen grains along with some grass pollen are also in the air at this time. Spore count is still in moderate range. The prediction from SkyCast of MARC for today is GREEN (good Ozone level).

Summary

Location Pollen (m3) Mold (m3)
Downtown 270 (High) 8551 (Moderate)
 

Laser Particle Counts

Size Count (ft3)
0.3-0.5uM 1625323
0.5-1.0uM 151325
1 - 5uM 120181
5-10uM 916
10-25uM 96
>25uM 0

Top 5 Pollens

Pollen Count Percent
Ragweed 206 76.3%
Other Weed Pollen 22 8.15%
Chenopod 22 8.15%
Grass 9 3.33%
Sage (Artemisia) and Other Pollen 11 4.07%
 

Top 5 Molds

Mold Count Percent
Cladosporium 6182 72.3%
Cercospora 607 7.1%
Basidiospores 664 7.77%
Ascospores 520 6.08%
Smuts and Other Spore 578 6.76%
Disclosure
Pollen and mold counts are collected at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Hospital Hill location using a Hirst spore trap manufactured by Burkard Limited. Results are expressed as the mean value of the particles per cubic meter and represent an integrated 24 hour collection. These results may be published for media purposes provided the Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics logo is used to acknowledge the source. Written authorization must be provided for commercial use of the results. For a recorded count, call (816) 346–1331.