A trained dog can pick up the scent of live bed bugs and eggs tucked into a sofa frame, behind trim or inside an RV bench seat. When a Dobbins family sleeps in a house, a cabin and a trailer at different times of year, one K9 visit can cover all of them.
When a Dog Makes Sense
- RVs and campers coming back from a season of trips.
- Bites with nothing visible yet.
- A guest room or cabin that sat closed for months.
- Checking that treatment cleared the home.
- Screening used furniture before it goes inside.
How the Search Goes
- PlanThe handler tours the property and maps the search order.
- Scent workThe dog checks beds, seating, trim and outlets.
- AlertThe dog sits or points its nose at the odor source.
- VerifyThe handler inspects each marked spot and confirms what is there.
Questions to Ask the Handler
Find out where the dog trained, who certified the team and how often they practice. Be wary of any pitch to treat an entire house based on one alert the handler never confirmed with their own eyes.
Getting Ready
- Put your own pets in a kennel or keep them outdoors during the search.
- Avoid scented candles, sprays and cooking smells that morning.
- Do not use any pest product for several days ahead of time.
Questions About K9 Inspections
Can the dog check our RV and the house on one visit?
Most of the time, yes. A K9 team works quickly, so a house plus a trailer or small cabin usually fits in one appointment. List every place people sleep when you call.
Does a single alert mean we need treatment?
Not by itself. The handler must find live bugs or eggs where the dog signaled before any treatment is planned.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Dobbins home. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.