Detect Bed Bugs Fast, Accurately, and Discreetly with Certified Bed Bug Detection Dogs
Detect Bed Bugs Fast, Accurately, and Discreetly with Certified Bed Bug Detection Dogs
What is a K9 Bed Bug Inspection?
A canine bed bug inspection is a highly effective method of detecting live bed bugs and viable eggs using trained detection dogs. These dogs are specially trained to identify the unique scent of bed bugs, enabling fast and accurate detection in both residential and commercial spaces. The training is similiar to that a drug dog.
During the inspection, a professional dog handler works alongside a trained scent detection dog to thoroughly search the targeted area. The dog alerts the handler to any areas where live bed bugs or eggs are detected, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment.
Where Are K9 Bed Bug Inspections Used?
🏢Commercial Facilities or Multi Family Apartments
Bed bug detection dogs are ideal for large or complex environments where visual inspections are time-consuming or impractical. Common commercial applications include:
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Hotels & Motels
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Apartment Complexes
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Office Buildings
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College Dormitories
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Assisted Living Facilities
Compared to human inspectors, a K9 team can search multiple rooms in a fraction of the time—making routine or responsive inspections far more efficient.
A person could take an hour to inspect 4 hotel rooms and a dog could do in a quarter of that time. Some facilities due to the size or complexity just would be too big for a visual inspection. These types of facilities can have a dog do routine inspections or brought in one when a problem is suspected.
🏠 Homeowners
Homeowners can hire a dog to inspect their house.
If you’ve experienced recurring bed bug infestations or need reassurance that the pests are truly gone, a K9 inspection can offer peace of mind. Bed bug detection dogs are excellent for:
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Confirming elimination after treatment
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Detecting low-level infestations early
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Reducing anxiety for families and homeowners
🏘️Property Managers
Property Managers can have inspections done for rental properties to get them back on the market quicker.
Speed is crucial in property turnover. K9 inspections help property managers:
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Confirm properties are bed bug-free
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Avoid tenant complaints and legal risks
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Get rental units back on the market faster
This inspection gives the manager more protection against future guests or tenants being bit by bugs or eggs surviving a treatment.
How Are Bed Bug Detection Dogs Trained?
Canines are trained by people who know how to condition the dog properly.
These dogs meet the highest standards of scent detection and:
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Are trained daily to maintain skill accuracy
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Are recertified regularly by professional trainers
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Work under the guidance of certified K9 handlers
Each dog is conditioned to alert only to the scent of live bed bugs and viable eggs, ensuring false positives are minimized. After training, the dog must be certified by NESDCA or WDDO.
Why Choose 120 Pest for Canine Bed Bug Inspections?
120 Pest is a bed bug treatment company. Our focus is on providing quality treatments for bed bugs. The dogs we use are trained and handled everyday by a full time dog trainer.
We are always on site for the inspection to confirm visually, if possible, what the dog alerts to. At that point, we can recommend how to proceed with a treatment.
What is your service area for K9 detection?
K9 services are available for the Metro Atlanta Area and North Georgia area. If you are outside the metro Atlanta area we may still be able to inspect your facility or property. Please contact us so we can discuss it.
Schedule a K9 Bed Bug Inspection Today
Don’t let bed bugs go unnoticed. Whether you’re a homeowner, hotel manager, or property owner, our K9 bed bug inspections provide fast, discreet, and reliable detection so you can take action before the problem spreads.
📞 Call 120 Pest or 📩 Contact Us Online to schedule your inspection today.
