A trained dog can pick up the scent of live bed bugs and viable eggs hidden inside a bed frame, under a carpet edge or behind a picture rail. For an Angwin landlord renting rooms to students or staff, a K9 team can cover every bedroom in one trip up the hill.
Good Times to Use a Dog
- Rental houses and apartments that change tenants each school year.
- Bites but no visible bugs.
- Very early cases with only a handful of bugs.
- Checking results before the crew heads back down to the valley.
- Screening a used couch or mattress before it comes indoors.
How the Dog Works
- WalkthroughThe handler looks over the rooms and sets a search route.
- SearchThe dog works along beds, seating, trim and outlets.
- SignalWhere the scent is strongest, the dog sits or points with its nose.
- VerifyThe handler inspects each marked spot by eye.
What to Ask a K9 Team
Ask where the dog was trained and certified, how often it practices on hidden samples and how the handler confirms alerts. Be wary of anyone proposing to treat a whole building based only on alerts no one has seen.
Before the Team Arrives
- Put your own pets in a crate or behind a closed door.
- Skip scented candles, strong cleaners and fireplace smoke indoors that morning.
- Hold off on any bug spray for several days beforehand.
Questions About K9 Inspections
Can one dog team check several rental units near campus in one trip?
Usually, yes. Dogs move through rooms far faster than a hand search, so covering a group of units on one visit is realistic. Give us the unit count when you call.
If the dog alerts, does treatment begin right then?
No. Treatment waits until the handler sees a live bug or an egg at the spot the dog marked.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets up your Angwin inspection after the first call. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.