ACREMONIUM

This is a toxic mold that can be a variety of different colors, including pink, white, gray, or orange. This mold loves condensation systems, such as a humidifier, air conditioner condensers, drain pans, and more. This mold is a carcinogen and can be very dangerous to your health, interfering with brain function and other organs.

ALTERNARIA

If you’ve had mold before or are familiar with it, this may have been the type. Alternaria is the most common mold that has a characteristic dark green or brown color that resembles small hairs. This mold loves showers, leaking sinks, and water damage. This mold can spread extremely quickly and take over your home. It causes respiratory conditions.

ASPERGILLUS

This mold is common in houses and offices here in Gloucester. It has a long, flask-like shape and can come in many different colors. It can cause allergy symptoms, lung infections, and inflammation. This mold is one that you should be on the lookout for on your walls and ceilings where moisture is present.

STACHYBOTRYS

Stachybotrys is also known as black mold since it’s much easier to say than this name. This mold is either dark green or black and is very slimy. Also called “toxic mold,” stachybotrys has been linked to neurological problems in children and pulmonary bleeding in small infants. It causes severe health problems for adults as well, such as persistent coughs, headaches, and fatigue. This mold needs to be removed permanently from your home by a professional mold remediation company, such as CleanPro, as soon as possible.