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Did You Know?
- An article by the EPA discusses some of the ways canines can be used to combat tough environmental issues.
- Molds can trigger asthma and allergies in sensitive individuals.
- A 1999 Mayo Clinic Study attributed nearly all the chronic sinus infections afflicting 37 million Americans to molds!
- According to USA Weekend Magazine, a 1994 study of 10,000 homes in North America by the
Harvard University School of Public Health found that half – 50 percent
– had water damage and mold problems, increasing the likelihood that
occupants would suffer respiratory difficulties
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Scent Detection Canines Declare War On Mold!Now "man's best friend" is proving to be an incredibly effective weapon in the war on mold!
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Though any dog is technically capable of detecting particular scents, our scent detection dog, "Bearboy" has gone through rigorous training in the specialized certification process, through the FSI K9 Academy. As a result, he can not only tell when mold is present, but can pinpoint its specific location, even when the mold is hidden behind walls or under floorboards.
By contrast, traditional air sampling methods, though useful, can only reveal what is in the air at the time of the sampling or evaluation, and it then becomes necessary to do further investigation to determine where the mold actually is located. These traditional methods often involve removing sections of walls or flooring to locate the mold, a destructive process to be sure!
Surprisingly, in some cases new homes (even multi-million dollar homes) can be more susceptible to mold growth because of common building practices and energy efficient, air tight walls. This is because when a home is built, it's not uncommon for the framing to get wet during construction, and because modern homes don't "breathe" as old homes once did, if the framing gets enclosed with wallboard and house wrap while it's wet, it will likely stay wet for a prolonged period of time, providing the ideal environment for mold to grow. Technically, under the proper conditions, mold can start colonizing on wood in as little as 48 hours!
Like mold, canines have been around since Biblical times, and with professional scent detection training, canines can generate quicker and more accurate results than the most sophisticated manmade air sampling equipment available, which means lower overall remediation costs for you, the customer. Although air sampling and lab testing is used to confirm canine alert sites and to identify the exact species of mold, its density, and its toxicity, scent detection canines are state of the art because they are able to pinpoint the location of hidden mold.
Based in New Windsor, MD, BCRS K-9 Mold Detection serves central Maryland and the greater Washington area. We perform mold detection services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties and also consult for water intrusion problems, a primary cause for mold growth.
Dear Steve and K-9's,
Thank you for so quickly responding to my need for a home mold assessment. You and the K-9's were a pleasure to work with. Your quick response, friendly manner, and professionalism greatly impressed me. You made things very easy for me while I was suffering with a serious illness that I thought may have been caused by mold problems. When you did not find any evidence of mold after doing an extensive assessment, you did not try to sell me any further services, but simply made a few suggestions for cleaning up my breathing air. I would never have known whether or not I had any mold in the house so you could have told me anything. I so appreciated your honesty and integrity. Additionally, you returned my calls right away and you were extremely flexible in scheduling my appointments. Overall, working with you and your K-9's was a really good experience. I have and will continue to recommend your company and your service to anyone I know that suspects a mold issue.
Sincerely,
Paula
Olney, Maryland
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