Dog sniffs out bed bugs in Hotel

Posted At: March 28, 2010 12:00 AM | Posted By : K-9 Sweeps

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K-9 Sweeps was asked to bring in Sara, the only known dog in Las Vegas to sniff out bed bugs, to help with an on-going bed bug problem. The pest control company who has the contract for the hotel was having a problem locating the source of the infestation. Bed bugs are very difficult not only to find but to control and often PMP’s need specialized equipment.

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Bed Bug Detection Dogs

Posted At: March 28, 2010 12:00 AM | Posted By : admin

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With the increased focus on green pest management and integrated pest management, bed bug detection dogs are gaining popularity in North America. Dogs are a safer alternative to pesticide use as a management strategy. If operators can find out exactly where bed bugs are located, they can minimize the area that needs to be sprayed. Dogs smell in parts per trillion, something a human cannot do, and detect bed bugs through all lifestyle phases from eggs to nymphs to adults.

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Ability of bed bug-detecting canines to locate live bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs.

Posted At: March 13, 2010 12:05 PM | Posted By : Department of Entomology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0620, USA. insects@ufl.edu

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Ability of bed bug-detecting canines to locate live bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs.

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