Aspergillus is the most commonly talked about form of green mold, though it's not the only fungi that have a greenish tinge or hue.

Not only are there many types of fungi in the green category, but even within Aspergillus itself there is a large variety and spectrum of nearly 200 different species including Aspergillus flavus (which release a mycotoxin that is carcinogenic) and Aspergillus niger which is quite harmful to the lungs.Not all strains of Aspergillus are toxic, but it's a good idea to test a sample so you know what you're dealing with and can make proper and safe choices for clean up and removal.

You can find green mold growing just about anywhere including carpet, floors, walls, clothes, shoes, heating and ventilating, air conditioners, humidifiers, pretty much anywhere you find moisture.

Depending on the location and type of the fungus, appropriate remediation and removal instructions vary.So rather than give you a generic -- and dangerous -- set of directions for how to proceed, we invite you to learn more about the various molds you may encounter.

Our resources for green mold information include:

• Mold 101
• A Glossary of Terms
• An Overview of Different Types of Molds

And a complete list of the places you might find a mold problem including:

• Indoors
• Outdoors
• Vehicle Mold
• Mold On Various Surfaces and materials

Special Note: Stachybotrys -- also called Toxic Black Mold, can sometimes have a greenish tinge -- so don't rule out this possibility when dealing with what appears to be green mold.