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Mold Detection with K9 Dog
Mold detection is very important to clear all the areas and turn your house back to its original state. Dogs are used to detect mold efficiently and help the mold removal team. Radar is one of the most professional dogs in Florida mold testers who can help in mold detection efficiently. Radar is a professional k9 dog that is born to sniff out even the most subtle mold influx. Radar shows an unbeatable dedication to her skill and provides an unmatched level of professionalism making her a perfect partner for mold inspection.
The unique breed combination of Radar makes her a very precious asset in mold detection. She has a keen sense of smell and unstoppable energy to identify mold growth with accuracy to pinpoint all hidden spots with mold growth. The professionalism and excellent skills make Radar a valuable and indispensable asset of our team in Florida mold testers.
Why are dogs used for mold detection?
Well-trained dogs are being used to detect mold growth from all hidden areas. Dogs have a strong sense of smell so they are very beneficial in mold detection. There are several benefits of using dogs as mold detectors:
- Accuracy
Dogs are reported to be up to 90 percent accurate in terms of detecting mold growth instead of old visual detection methods.
- Cost effective
Dogs can pinpoint the exact location of mold that saves a lot of time and cost for mold testing procedure.
- Early detection
Mostly mold is detected manually when it is spread widely. Dogs can detect mold at early stages to clear it before it spreads deeper.
- No destruction method
Other detection methods need opening floors or walls to identify mold growth. Dogs can smell mold growth on specific areas and only those areas need to be evaluated and sorted.
Advanced Non-Invasive Mold Detection with Trained Dogs
Radar is mold’s worst enemy and a great help for Florida mold testers to keep your property damage free. Every mold growth doesn’t require a dog for mold detection. But where you need to detect hidden mold growth, Radar can be your excellent companion. Dogs can speed up mold detection and inspection and help you save your property. Some people are very sensitive and can catch diseases with mold growth in their house, so early detection by Radar will help them maintain better health. Dogs will not replace regular mold detection methods such as manual inspection, moisture, or testing. However, you can combine them to detect and resolve the problems earlier with efficiency.
How do dogs work for mold detection?
Mold detector dogs experience strict training to identify different odors produced by several types of mold. K9 will analytically sniff the troubled areas informing the team about the presence of mold by a specific behaviour such as pointing or sitting. This helps the team to work on the affected areas and execute a remediation plan.
Florida Mold testers are equipped to provide best services and advance methods to their clients. Mold detection with dogs can be really cost effective and can be done with minimum destruction. Aspen is proficient enough to provide fast and accurate mold growth areas and we can start our remediation plans quickly to avoid more damage. You can schedule an inspection with our team and get advantages of K9 mold detection services.
Our dogs undergo almost 2 to 3 months of strict training to learn how to identify eighteen families of mold with around 1000 different types of mold in each family.
A study declared that if dogs are properly trained and skilled, they can be the most reliable way for mold detection and early remediation.
FAQs
Are mold detection dogs more helpful than regular methods?
Yes, mold detection dogs can detect mold even in hidden areas such as behind the walls, under the floors, or in deeper areas. This is why mold detector dogs are more accurate compared to the traditional ways of mold detection.
How long does a dog take for mold inspection?
mold detection dogs can cover a larger area for mold inspection much faster than traditional methods. However, the duration of time depends on the complexity and size of your asset.
Can mold detector dogs differentiate different kinds of molds?
Mold Detection dogs are mostly trained to detect mold presence. They typically can’t distinguish different types of mold but when a dog pinpoints a mold growth, our team can collect the samples to analyze the exact type of mold.
Are mold dogs safe for the property and residents?
Definitely. Mold inspection dogs are fully trained and will not cause any damage to you and your property. Aspen is highly skilled to work safely without damaging the property or its belongings.
Is mold inspection safe for the dog?
Our dogs spend a lot of time away from the mold and mildew. We keep them healthy and will only take them to mold areas for inspection. After identifying the specific areas, our dogs are taken away from the place to keep them unharmed.
How to prepare myself to enter a mold inspection dog into my place?
You don’t need to take any precautionary measures before allowing a mold dog into your house. However, you can keep your pets such as cats at a safe place to keep them secured.