How to Test for Mold Exposure in Oregon

Many of our Clients have a blood test for mold exposure. Some have found specific kinds of mold in their blood, while others have not. "According to doctors at Mayo Clinic, mold allergy symptoms are triggered by an overly sensitive immune system response. When you inhale tiny, airborne mold spores, your body recognizes them as foreign invaders and develops allergy-causing antibodies to fight them.  After the exposure has passed, you still produce antibodies that “remember” this invader so that any later contact with the mold causes your immune system to react. This reaction triggers the release of substances such as histamine, which cause itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and other mold allergy symptoms." - Science & Wellness Organisation 

Molds can cause structural damage because they consume and destroy the material they settle upon. Mold can be hard to find because spores hide behind wall paper, drywall, insulation, in HVAC ventilation, mini-split systems, attics and under carpet and subfloors. Mold undermines property value and can cause real estate sales to fail during the inspection period.  We can test the air quality, indoor humidity, and any visible mold with moisture meters and surface tape lifts to determine if there are unsafe levels of mold in your building. Schedule mold testing and inspection today!

Note - mold inspectors are not qualified to make health claims or recommendations. 

Unsuspecting persons do not realize that their health may be affected by Methamphetamine and Fentanyl contaminated Buildings, Homes, Storage units, Vacation Rentals, Hotels, RV's, and Vehicles that they recently bought or rented. The contaminant comes from aerosols created in both smoking and the manufacturing of the drug, but it's the manufacturing in clandestine labs that leaves the most residue and is thus the most concerning. 

The health hazards are similar to those from using the drug. The most reported symptom is respiratory irritation with cough and asthma-like symptoms; this can be especially hazardous to those that already have preexisting conditions, such as asthma. Other symptoms include but are not limited to: trouble sleeping, anxiety, skin rashes, sore and watery eyes, cancer, organ damage. Routes of exposure are dermal and inhalation. Babies and pets can be especially at risk with their close contact to the floor. More Information >