A detection dog smells live bed bugs and viable eggs inside cushions, behind trim and deep in cracks where a light cannot reach. In Dublin it earns its keep in large houses with many bedrooms, in townhomes spread over 3 floors and in apartment buildings where units around a case need a check.
Good Times to Bring In a Dog
- You keep getting bites, but the beds look clean.
- The home is large and you want every room screened in one visit.
- A unit beside, above or below yours just had bugs confirmed.
- A family member came home from a long trip and you want the bags checked before unpacking.
- You want a final check after treatment.
How the Search Works
- ArriveOur handler arrives with a dog trained to alert only to live bugs and viable eggs.
- SweepThe dog works along beds, sofas, baseboards, stairs and closets.
- AlertA sit or nose point marks the strongest scent.
- VerifyThe handler looks at each alert up close, and only confirmed finds are reported.
Dog Searches in Dublin Homes
A dog can cover a 3 level townhome in Wallis Ranch, a large house near Schaefer Ranch or a row of apartments by Dublin Boulevard in one trip. Stairs and landings get swept too, since bugs sometimes drop off laundry baskets on the way up.
Getting Ready for the Dog
- Shut your own pets in one room, or have them out of the house for the visit.
- Skip candles, air fresheners and strong cleaners that day.
- Do not spray anything for several days before the visit.
K9 Inspection Questions
Is a dog search worth it in a big 4 bedroom house?
Often, yes. A dog can sweep every bedroom, the guest suite and the family room in one visit, so we treat only where bugs are proven. Nothing goes in the report until the handler has seen the evidence behind each alert.
Can the dog check my apartment and the one next door?
Yes, if the property manager and your neighbor agree. Screening units around a confirmed case is one of the best uses of a dog in a large complex.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Dublin home. You get a written quote before any treatment.