Hey all,I've had a general contractor who has come out and tried to scare me with my crawlspace situation. I'm trying to find out if this is fecal smear (I've had reports of crickets down there), mold...or what.https://ift.tt/2Y8TECK got a ThermoPro (sp?) humidity meter down there, it has hit pretty high humidity (89% at the highest), but I mean...it's NJ. I can't commetd as to how long it stays that humid, but like...there's no way everyone's crawlspace in NJ has a dehumidifier down there...maybe my potential moisture issue comes into play though here. I've got insects, yard slopes toward the crawlspace...however its been said to be "bone dry" down there. IMO the only moisture issue is my AC unit dripping into the crawlspace and, my poor crawlspace door is letting is get a bit wet on the interior right inside the crawlspace door (maybe a 4x4 spot? idk, this is new info to me, I have to inspect more). Other than that the crawlspace is bone dry.I just recently opened the vents that I found on the sides of the crawl space. Despite the exterminator's comments, I assume I do have some form of moisture issue. I've got springtails fairly bad...also gnats last year (nothing yet this year *knockonwood*).I stabbed a bunch of potential moldy spots in my crawlspace (but it was cooler out if that matters) and moisture levels were 11% mostly, 13% at the highest.LMK if there are any questions, Im scatterbrained as heck right now. It looks like a mix of potential mold to me, mixed with cricket poo. I've considered the home mold test kits but they seem like bs. I would rather not, but I will pay a mold specialist to come out for the 400, 450 mold lab kit. I'm just worried about the results. I assume I'm going to have to ask for the lab report and make my own educated decision on what to do. I am under the assumption that they are just going to try to sell me on more services (and take advantage of my lack of the knowledge). If I remember right, mold is mold but not all of it is worth worrying about.Thanks in advance, please ask for any pictures/questions/anything.tyvmMG via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2A4ioDR
