Chances are you have probably heard about “Toxic Black Mold” in the media, from friends, or from a contractor that you have worked with. With the word toxic in the equation, it has developed caused mold growth to have a certain stigma as something to be feared. Stachybotrys Chartarum is the specific species of mold growth that people are referring to when they are knowingly talking about “toxic black mold”. This specific species stands out from the rest as it can release mycotoxins into an indoor environment which can lead to some serious health complications. Stachybotrys is a species of mold that is usually accompanied by others including but not limited to Penicillium, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Chaetomium. This is usually the case as Stachybotrys is a slow growing mold and the aforementioned are more common and faster growing.