Stachybotrys (stack-ee-BOT-ris) is a fungal mold that produces potent poisons, has been implicated in acute pulmonary hemorrhage in infants, and exacerbates chronic asthma.

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Mold Facts

Living Conditions for Mold

•       Indoor molds usually originate from outdoor sources (soil, plants. & decaying matter)

•       Molds thrive in dark, moist environments

•       Molds grow on the surface of objects, within pores, and in deteriorated materials

Typical Mold Habitats

•       Outside buildings

•       In attics and below grade spaces

•       Within wall cavities

•       In HVAC systems

Conditions Necessary for Mold Growth

•       Temperature range above 40T and below 100 F

•       Mold spores

•       Nutrient base (most surfaces contain nutrients)

•       Moisture (water or high humidity)