Oh in regards to getting rid of the mold already growing, vinegar will do the trick. Just take the wood out of the cage, treat with vinegar and let air dry for a day or two then put it back into the cage.

Also in re-reading your post I see you are using the Exo Terre front opening terrariums...if I recall correctly these cages don't have alot of ventilation, just small vents along the edge of the frame. I can't remember if they are made of glass or plexi-glass. If plexi-glass you could drill more holes for ventilation, or make sure the vents are open and unblocked by soil. Reducing the amount of water added to the cage, (ie if you mist several times a day) should help prevent more mold from growing..or use mold resistant wood, or purchase the resin branches/stumps designed for aquariums instead, if the wood is the only place mold is growing. (or fungus as the case may be). Avoid misting the wood itself as well, instead just mist leaves and the sides of the cage, to allow your gecko to lap up the moisture.
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