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Why Choose a Bed Bug Dog Over a Visual Inspection?

April 25, 2022

A bed bug sniffing dog, or bed bug detection dog, is a great option for those looking for a more reliable way to find bed bugs during an inspection. These dogs have been specially trained to sniff out the scent of bed bugs, which can be difficult to detect with the human eye. If you’re considering hiring a professional to inspect your home for bed bugs, it’s important to understand the benefits of using a bed bug dog over a visual inspection.

 

Bed Bug K9s Have Excellent Tracking Senses

Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. In fact, their noses are up to 100,000 times more powerful than our own. This means that bed bug dogs are able to track down the scent of bed bugs even when they’re hidden away in small cracks and crevices.

 

Bed Bug Dogs are Certified Professionals

All of our bed bug dogs are certified through the NESDCA (National Entomology Scent Detection Certification Association) and have undergone extensive training. This means that when you hire a bed bug dog from Northwest K-911, you can rest assured knowing that you’re getting a professional who knows how to find bed bugs.

 

Near-Perfect (97%) Accuracy Rate

When bed bug dogs are used for inspection, they have a near-perfect accuracy rate of 97%. This is much higher than the 30-60% accuracy rate of visual inspections. This means that you’re more likely to find bed bugs when you use a bed bug dog rather than relying on your own eyesight.

 

Bed Bug K9s Can Discriminate Between Bug Species

Dogs are also able to discriminate between different types of bugs. This means that if you have a bed bug infestation, the bed bug dog will be able to find it. However, you won’t receive false alerts for other types of non-invasive bug species. They are also trained to only detect live bed bugs, so previous infestations that have been taken care of won’t trigger the K9.

Overall, bed bug dogs are a more reliable method of detection than visual inspections. If you’re looking for a professional to help you find bed bugs in your home, be sure to hire a bed bug dog from Northwest K9 Bed Bug Detectives. We have a team of certified professionals who are ready to help you get rid of your bed bug problem for good. Contact us today to learn more!