Bed bug detection dogs are highly trained canines capable of locating bed bugs with remarkable accuracy—even in early infestations and hard-to-reach areas. Using their powerful sense of smell, these dogs can quickly identify live bed bugs and viable eggs hidden in mattresses, furniture, baseboards, and wall voids, often with greater speed and precision than visual inspections alone. Our certified detection dog teams provide thorough, efficient inspections for homes, hotels, apartments, offices, and other facilities, offering peace of mind and rapid confirmation of bed bug presence or clearance. This advanced approach enables targeted, effective treatment plans and reduces unnecessary disruption or costs.
Detection Dog Preperation and Expectations
Proper preparation is essential to ensure the detection dog can perform at their best. Clients should vacuum and tidy rooms, remove excess clutter, and avoid using strong cleaning agents, air fresheners, or pesticides in the days leading up to the inspection, as strong odors or chemicals can interfere with the dog’s sense of smell. On the day of the visit, all pets should be secured, and the handler will request access to all rooms and infested areas. The inspection is quick and minimally invasive, with the canine methodically sniffing out bed bugs while the handler notes any alerts for further investigation.
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Pre-Treatment PreparationPre-Treatment Preparation
Vacuum and clean floors, but avoid using strong cleaning products, deodorizers, or pesticides for at least 24–48 hours before the inspection. Remove excess clutter from floors, beds, and furniture to ensure the dog has access to all areas, and secure all pets (including other dogs) away from the inspection zone. Inform the team of any recent treatments or strong odors present in the propert
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Day of Service – What to ExpectDay of Service – What to Expect
The handler will walk the dog through each room, focusing on beds, sofas, baseboards, and other likely hiding spots. The process is quiet, efficient, and typically completed in under an hour for most homes or hotel rooms. If the dog signals an alert, the handler will investigate further and may recommend visual confirmation or targeted treatment in those areas.
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Post-Treatment GuidelinesPost-Treatment Guidelines
Review the results and recommendations provided by the handler. If bed bugs are detected, discuss targeted treatment options, preparation steps, and follow-up plans. If no bed bugs are found, you gain peace of mind and may receive tips for prevention and monitoring. Keep documentation for future reference or proof of inspection.
Free Inspections a $99.00 Value
Testimonial
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Mark was very helpful and navigated the process with me. Very fair pricing. I highly recommend them if you have bed bugs. Very pleased with their service and professionalism and services.
Jeanette Bass
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Very professional. And very efficient. I would recommend them to do the job.
Peggy Ewing
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Did a good job, would highly recommend them to others
Ray Rojas
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Very happy with services. Gentleman was very professional. I will recommend Rock Pest to my friends. Plus my cats survived in the garage.
Debbie Keown
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From the first phone call, to the inspection, to the service – everyone was on time, friendly, answered all of our questions and were very professional.
Amanda