WHAT IS STACHYBOTRYS CHATARUM?
Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as Stachybotrys Atra, is a hazardous mold (known to have toxic health effects) that has received widespread publicity due to its presence in portable classrooms. It is a greenish-black mold that can grow on materials with high cellulose content, such as drywall sheetrock, ceiling tiles, and wood that becomes chronically moist or water-damaged due to excessive humidity, leaks, condensation, or flooding.
