In recent years, the real-time monitoring of primary biological aerosol particles (PBAP), like pollen
and fungal spores, has gained significant attention due to their health and climactic effects. This
study evaluates the efficacy of the WIBS in sampling and detecting comparisons of ambient fungal
spore and pollen concentrations with the conventional Hirst volumetric method. While the total
concentration of pollen and fungal spores is interesting, detecting specific allergenic pollen and
fungal spore types is crucial. Results indicate that the WIBS detected and differentiated between
total pollen (R2 = 0.6) and total fungal spore (R2 = 0.8) concentrations. The study also examines the
correlation between ambient pollen/fungal spore concentrations and meteorological/air quality
parameters. The temperature was the most influential parameter in pollen production and release,
showing a strong positive correlation. Relative humidity had a strong negative correlation with
pollen while showing a strong positive association with fungal spore concentrations. Wind data
analysis provided geographic origin details of pollen and fungal spore concentrations, with fungal
spores originating mainly from a westerly direction and pollen primarily from a North-easterly
direction.