What is Black Mold?

Stachybotrys chartarum is the infamous type of mold that is most commonly known as “black mold” or “toxic mold”. a variety of microfungus that produces its conidia in slime heads. It is sometimes found in soil and grain, but the mold is most often detected in cellulose-rich building materials from damp or water-damaged buildings.

What To Do About Black Mold

There are many lookalikes but any mold should be treated with caution and if you suspect you may have an infestation it is recommended you contact a professional remediation service to survey the problem. There are quite a few varying reports about the potential health threats and dangers associated with black mold.The team at KOS are fully licensed and trained to deal with your mold remediation services in a safe and professional manner.

If you find mold in your home or commercial building DO NOT disturb it and contact us right away. Multiple types of mold can be present in the same home or commercial building. Follow us on Facebook