Mold Sniffing Dogs-Really???

1/24/2018 (Permalink)

Across the country mold remediation companies are starting to use mold sniffing dogs.  We at SERVPRO of Santa Rosa County thought this was a joke but after investigation this is in fact being done.  There are six most commonly types of mold. Mold is never the same.  However, indoor mold can vary within hundreds of different types of mold and even have multiple types of mold in the same area. Making mold an “inconsistent” substance with unique odors based on the age of the mold, the type of content the mold is eating, etc. Each type of mold has a different odor and biological characteristic that is too much for these innocent creatures to detect. What is more, new types of mold are introduced every year so it is a challenge to educate dogs about the upcoming types. Once a dog’s job of sniffing is done, experts still need to spend a handsome amount on verification and further testing. The mold sniffing dog does not remove the need for SERVPRO of Santa Rosa County to be of service.  We are here to help with a mold analysis and then recommend any remediation by our highly trained technicians that may be needed.  We are open 24/7 and are HERE TO HELP!