TN Mold Dogs

09/22/2025

Just because you can’t see the mold, it doesn’t mean it’s not there!

⚠️It’s more than “a little bit of mold.”

So next time someone tries to “remediate” without proper engineering controls, remember this post!

It’s impossible to see a single mold spore with the naked eye. By the time you notice visible mold growth, you’re likely looking at tens of millions of spores.

To put that in perspective:
👉 “A single colony of Penicillium just 2.5 cm in diameter (about an area the size of a quarter) can contain up to 400,000,000 spores.”*

And spores are only part of the problem.
👉 For every 1 spore, there may be as many as 320 fungal fragments floating around.**

Bottom line: Mold isn’t just about what’s visible—it’s the invisible spores and fragments.

📖 Read more in our latest article:
https://changetheairfoundation.org/why-cant-i-just-spray-the-mold-away/

*Source: Pinto, M. A. (2008). Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation (2nd ed.). Wonder Makers Environmental.

** Source: Górny, Rafał L et al. “Fungal fragments as indoor air biocontaminants.” Applied and environmental microbiology vol. 68,7 (2002): 3522-31. doi:10.1128/AEM.68.7.3522-3531.2002

09/18/2025

🚨 Did you know your walls may already be carrying mold spores?

Drywall is used in more than 90% of new homes in the U.S., and it’s the perfect food source for certain types of mold. Made of a gypsum core wrapped in paper, drywall acts like a sponge 🧽 when it gets wet—holding onto moisture from leaks, floods, or even high humidity. The paper backing is full of cellulose, which makes the perfect meal for toxic molds like Stachybotrys.

And here’s the most surprising part: a 2017 study found that much of the drywall sold may come pre-contaminated with mold spores. Researchers reported that “gypsum wallboard is contaminated with Neosartorya, Chaetomium, and Stachybotrys and suggest that the spores of these fungi are embedded in the paper/cardboard surrounding the gypsum core.”

In other words, the spores may already be there—just waiting for moisture 💧 to start growing.

Bottom line: keep it dry, and if drywall has mold growth, the safest step is replacement.

👉 Read our latest article to learn more:
https://changetheairfoundation.org/why-cant-i-just-spray-the-mold-away/

09/15/2025

You might not be sure where the mold in your home is, but Koda knows!

Here are some pictures of mold found underneath a countertop in a camper that Koda alerted to on a recent inspection.

You don’t have to keep worrying and wondering if you have mold, let Koda tell you!

09/12/2025

09/08/2025

St. Louis, we’re coming your way!

We currently still have availability for our trip to St. Louis the week of September 14th, contact us today to avoid a trip fee!

09/02/2025

Sneezing indoors? Musty smells? Peeling paint?
These could all be signs of hidden mold lurking behind walls or under floors.

With a nose that smells over 10,000x better than a human, our mold inspecting dog can help you find the toxic mold in your home so you know where the threat is.

Koda doesn’t guess—he knows.

Email us to schedule your sniff-out today!

08/27/2025

If you’re in the Cookeville/ Livingston area, you may see Koda getting a bath at the local tractor supply!

Koda actually hates getting baths, but he’ll do it for you!😊

Contact us today to get your free quote!

08/25/2025

Koda found the mold in Alabama!

Most of us wouldn’t think that a dog can smell mold in an attic, but that’s exactly what Koda did!

Are you concerned about mold in your attic or home? Contact us today to schedule an inspection and ease your mind!

08/21/2025

We still have some availability in Knoxville tomorrow! Give us a call to book!

08/18/2025

We will be in the Knoxville area this week!

We still have some availability on Wednesday and Friday.

Contact us today to book your inspection with no trip fee!

08/14/2025

Knoxville, we’re coming your way!

We have a trip planned to the Knoxville area next Friday, now is your chance to book without a trip fee!

Contact us today to book your inspection.

08/11/2025

Did you know? Toxic mold can start growing in your home when humidity levels climb above 50%. That musty smell? It’s not just annoying, it could be a sign of hidden mold.

Koda, our trained mold inspection dog can sniff out what your eyes can’t see.

Don’t let moisture invite trouble, book a visit today and breathe easier tomorrow.