What is Stachybotrys, and what should people do if they determine they have Stachybotrys in their building or home?
Hide Stachybotrys is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content, such as fiberboard, gypsum board, paper, dust, and lint. It prefers very wet conditions and its spores do not readily become airborne. It is not necessary, however, to determine what type of mold may be present. Any mold growing in homes and buildings, whether it is Stachybotrys or other molds, indicates that there is excessive water or moisture present. This is the first problem that needs to be addressed. CDC does not believe that one needs to take any different precautions with Stachybotrys than with other molds. Any extensive mold growth should be treated the same with respect to potential health effects and removal (13). • How common is mold, including Stachybotrys, in buildings? Answer Hide Molds are very common in buildings and homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is sufficient moisture. The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Asperg
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