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Marcos Michelet

Mar 2, 20242 min read

Bed Bugs - The Unwelcome Dinner Guest

Bed bugs are not only a nuisance for homeowners and travelers, but they can also pose a serious threat to food businesses. These tiny...

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K9 Bed Bug Detection: Hoping for a World of Pest-Free Sleep in 2024

Robbin Ponton

Jan 2, 20242 min read

K9 Bed Bug Detection: Hoping for a World of Pest-Free Sleep in 2024

As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the promising year of 2024, it’s time to tackle one of the most persistent nuisances that can...

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The Cold Weather Conundrum: Bed Bugs and K9 Detection

Marcos Michelet

Dec 1, 20232 min read

The Cold Weather Conundrum: Bed Bugs and K9 Detection

As winter arrives, we all seek warmth and comfort indoors. Unfortunately, bed bugs can also take advantage of the cozy environment....

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Marcos Michelet

Oct 29, 20232 min read

🎃👻🦇 A Halloween Tale 👻🎃🦇

Once upon a time, in a small town shrouded in darkness, there lived a brave K9 bed bug hunter, Rio Chief Bed Bug Detector and Marcos, her...

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Thanksgiving Travel to See Family: Beware of Bed Bugs Hitching a Ride

Marcos Michelet

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Thanksgiving Travel to See Family: Beware of Bed Bugs Hitching a Ride

Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to celebrate and give thanks. For many, this means traveling to see loved ones in...

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Getting Ready for Back to School: Ensuring Bed Bug-Free Classrooms with K9 Detection

Marcos Michelet

Sep 6, 20233 min read

Getting Ready for Back to School: Ensuring Bed Bug-Free Classrooms with K9 Detection

As the summer draws to a close, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build. However, in addition to the excitement, it is...

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Even AI rate dogs as the most effective method of bed bug detection

Marcos Michelet

May 26, 20233 min read

Even AI rate dogs as the most effective method of bed bug detection

It's true, don't take our word for it. If you ask the majority of leading chatbots which method offers the most accurate bed bug...

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115,000 commuters put at risk due to a bed bug outbreak at a busy US train station

Robbin Ponton

May 10, 20232 min read

115,000 commuters put at risk due to a bed bug outbreak at a busy US train station

One of the busiest train stations in North America closed off all passenger seating areas for 36 hours after a suspected bed bug...

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BC luxury resort leading the way in bed bug room inspections

Marcos Michelet

Apr 24, 20233 min read

BC luxury resort leading the way in bed bug room inspections

Bed bugs are not something many people associate with luxury resorts and five-star hotels. Yet, these horrid little blood suckers do not...

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BC Landlords Beware: One Class Action Is On The Rise

Marcos Michelet

Mar 24, 20233 min read

BC Landlords Beware: One Class Action Is On The Rise

Lawsuits brought against Canadian landlords for ignoring bed bug infestations is on the rise. One simple action can mitigate this risk.

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Spot On Doubles The Effort In The War Against Lower Mainland Bed Bugs

Marcos Michelet

Feb 24, 20232 min read

Spot On Doubles The Effort In The War Against Lower Mainland Bed Bugs

Spot On K9 Detection have just doubled our K9 workforce. We are thrilled to introduce our future bed bug inspector, 8-week old Santo.

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Beware the real-life fright fest this Halloween – bed bugs.

Marcos Michelet

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Beware the real-life fright fest this Halloween – bed bugs.

Vampires are mythical blood-suckers, bed bugs are very much real. Does your home or business premise have a bed bug infestation? We can help

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Find out how you can keep bed bugs from ruining your return from vacation

Marcos Michelet

Sep 8, 20224 min read

Find out how you can keep bed bugs from ruining your return from vacation

Just returned from vacation? Suspect that you've brought some bed bugs back in your luggage to live with you in Vancouver? Here's what to do

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Marcos Michelet

Aug 10, 20223 min read

Bed bug bites: all you need to know

Within this article I walk you through what bed bug bites look like, how they feel, how you can tell they are from a bed bug

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Myth busting: bed bugs only live in beds

Marcos Michelet

Jul 29, 20222 min read

Myth busting: bed bugs only live in beds

Bed bugs do not just live in peoples' beds. They are found in any place were people visit or inhabit. Including offices, shops and theatres.

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Can essential oils really kill bed bugs?

Marcos Michelet

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Can essential oils really kill bed bugs?

Researchers believe over-the-counter plant-based compounds could offer a clean way to kill bed bugs.

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