Mold Colors

• Mold can be blue, green, black, grey, white, pink, orange or any mix and can appear in patterns, such as black and white spots or black ringed with white. One mold species can display multiple colors or even change colors. As a result, the appearance of black and white mold is not a clear sign of any particular type.
  
  

Toxic Mold

• Stachybotrys, acremonium and memnoniella belong to the toxic mold (also called black mold) category. Toxic molds produce mycotoxins, which float through the air and irritate human noses, throats, heads and lungs.
  
  

Black and White Mold

• Stachybotrys, acremonium and memnoniella can appear as black with white edges or as black with white spots. You should always remove mold when found and try to dry and ventilate the infected area, but this is a particularly important step with one of these mold strains.
  
  

Warning

• Toxic molds can not only cause health problems, but they can also eat through paint and cause wood and other building material to decay. As a result, you should remove any black and white mold and thoroughly clean the area regardless if you can clearly identify the mold species. Use proper precautions and safety measures when removing mold.