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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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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Rockpest is great! We had bed bugs and they cost less than other services and were thorough, friendly, and helpful! Mark is professional and he knows what he’s doing, we were well taken care of. They still come monthly to spray and we are so grateful for their services.
Laura Ferris Randolph
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We choose the fungicide. Our bug problem is now non existence
Mary Morris
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Really great and friendly. Got us done the next day. Amazing!!!
Jeffrey Carlson
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these guys rock! Pun intended lol. but seriously they were my 3 company to try and help me. Finally I’m free of those terrible critters. If you have problems with bedbugs please donn’ get them treated until you talk to Rock Pest control. I promise you won”t be sorry..
Pat Ivans