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"Agent 99" -The ISPI Mold Detection Dog

Agent 99, ISPI's Mold Detection Dog, has been trained to search for microbial (mold) odor, detect the source and alert her K-9 handler with a 99% accuracy rate. She is able to identify 18 different mold species and although mold is very often invisible to the human half of this team, Agent 99 is able to smell mold behind wall linings, in floors, crawl spaces and other hidden areas. By utilizing the amazing ability of our mold detection dog, unnecessary destruction of material can be avoided and mold is identified faster and more accurately. Agent 99 finds the source and we now have identified the specific areas to sample. In addition to her ability to find mold sources, Agent 99 is the only mold dog able to work in a "clean room" environment due to a one-of-a-kind, custom designed, custom made canine suit. This protective suit allows her access to otherwise off-limit facility rooms and areas (i.e. pharmaceutical labs, hospitals). We have found that by having Agent 99 as part of the ISPI Mold Detection Team, cost savings can be substantial for our customers.

Agent 99 and her K-9 handler must both be very specifically trained. The dog must be correctly trained to signal a source of mold (Agent 99 has more than 800 hours of professional training and her K-9 handler must be trained and skilled to interpret her signals. The team always works together and the level of familiarity between them has proven invaluable, providing a high level of accuracy in detecting hidden mold for our many satisfied clients.

Some interesting fact about Agent 99

  • She is trained and certified to identify eighteen different types of the most common toxic molds.
  • She can smell active and inactive mold spores
  • She has had over 800 hours of professional training in addition to hundreds of hours of practical, on-the-job experience.
  • She alerts or signals when she identifies mold by "sitting" at the exact location or source of the mold. Then, her handler says, "show me" and she points her nose at the mold spot.
  • She receives quarterly testing and yearly re-certification.
  • She works only with her specific K-9 handler which increases accuracy of the team.
  • She is 100% honest and loves her job.
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