A trained detection dog can smell live bed bugs and viable eggs inside a sofa arm, under a mattress or behind a loose baseboard. At a Flournoy property with a main house plus a camp trailer or guest room, one K9 visit can check all of them on the same drive out from the valley.
Good Times to Use a Dog
- Several buildings or trailers where people sleep.
- Bites with no visible bugs.
- Early infestations with only a few insects.
- Confirming a treatment worked before the crew leaves.
- Checking a used couch or mattress before it comes inside.
How the Dog Works
- PlanThe handler walks the property and sets the search order.
- SearchThe dog moves along beds, furniture, trim and outlets.
- SignalAt the strongest scent the dog sits or noses the spot.
- VerifyThe handler inspects every alert and confirms it visually.
What to Ask the Handler
Ask where the dog trained and was certified, how often the team practices and how alerts are confirmed. Be cautious about any offer to treat a whole house on one unconfirmed alert.
Before the Team Arrives
- Put ranch dogs and cats in a kennel or a closed room.
- Skip candles, plug-in scents and air sprays that day.
- Avoid spraying insecticide in the days before the search.
Questions About K9 Inspections
Can the dog check the house and the camp trailer in one visit?
Usually, yes. A dog team works fast, so a house and a trailer or two can often be covered in a single trip. Tell us about every place someone sleeps.
If the dog alerts, do we start treatment right away?
Not on the alert alone. The handler must find live bugs or eggs at that spot before a treatment plan is written.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets a visit time with you in Flournoy. You get a written quote before any treatment.