A trained dog can smell live bed bugs and viable eggs hidden inside a recliner, behind a loose baseboard or under a bed. On a Janesville property with a house and a detached room or shop, a K9 team can check every place people sleep in one visit.
When a Dog Is Worth It
- People sleep in more than one building on the property.
- There are bites but no visible bugs.
- The infestation is very new and small.
- You want to confirm a treatment worked before the crew leaves the valley.
- A secondhand couch or mattress needs screening before it comes inside.
How the Search Works
- Walk-throughThe handler tours each building and plans the route.
- SweepThe dog works along beds, furniture, baseboards and outlets.
- AlertAt the strongest scent, the dog sits or points with its nose.
- ConfirmThe handler inspects each alert and verifies it by sight.
Questions for the K9 Team
Ask where the dog was trained and certified, how often the team practices and how alerts get confirmed. Be cautious if a company wants to treat the whole house on one alert nobody has checked by eye.
Getting Ready
- Put household dogs and cats in a kennel or a closed room.
- Skip air fresheners, candles and woodsmoke indoors that day if you can.
- Hold off on any insecticide in the days before the search.
Questions About K9 Inspections
Can the dog search the house and the shop on one visit?
Usually, yes. A dog covers ground quickly, so a main house plus a shop or detached guest room can often be done in one trip. Mention every building with a bed when you book.
Is a dog alert enough to start treatment?
No. The handler must find live bugs or eggs at the alert spot before a treatment plan is written.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We book an inspection at your Janesville home at a time that suits you. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.