A trained detection dog can smell live bed bugs and viable eggs hidden inside a bed frame, a cushion or a gap in the wall. For houses near Five Points where many adults share rooms, and for employer housing with rows of beds, a K9 team gets through the search fast.
Good Reasons to Use a Dog
- Houses where several people share bedrooms and couches.
- Employer housing checked before a new crew arrives.
- A property with more than one house or trailer to search.
- Bites continue, yet no one has seen a bug.
- Confirming that an earlier treatment worked.
How the Search Goes
- BriefingThe team explains that the dog reacts only to live bugs and viable eggs.
- SweepThe dog and handler work along every bed, couch, baseboard and outlet, one room at a time.
- SignalThe dog sits or points its nose at the spot.
- VerifyThe handler inspects each alert by sight.
What to Ask the K9 Team
Ask who trained and certified the dog, how often the team practices and how each alert is confirmed. Be wary of any company that proposes treating an entire property from one alert nobody verified.
Before the Dog Arrives
- Keep ranch dogs and house pets tied up or shut in a room during the search.
- Skip strong cooking, candles and air fresheners that day.
- Put off any bug spray in the days before the visit.
Questions About K9 Inspections
Can a dog check a house with a lot of beds in one trip?
Yes, and that is the main reason to use one. A K9 team covers many beds and rooms quickly, which suits crowded houses and employer housing.
Does an alert from the dog prove bed bugs are there?
Not on its own. The handler has to confirm each alert by finding live bugs or eggs before any treatment is planned.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Five Points. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.