Bed Bug Misconceptions and How Spot On K9 Detection Can Help

Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Their bites can be itchy and uncomfortable. Bed bugs can infest any place where people sleep, such as homes, hotels, offices, and even modes of transportation.

There are many myths and misconceptions about bed bugs that can make it hard to identify and deal with them effectively. Here are some of the most common ones and how Spot On K9 Detection can help you avoid them.

Myth #1: Bed bugs only live in dirty places.

Reality: Bed bugs are not attracted to dirt and grime; they are attracted to warmth and blood. However, clutter offers more hiding spots for them. Bed bugs can be found in any place that has human activity, regardless of how clean or dirty it is.

Myth #2: Bed bugs only come out at night.

Reality: Bed bugs generally are more active at night. However, they can also adapt to the sleeping patterns of their hosts and come out during the day if necessary. Bed bugs can hide in cracks and crevices in walls, furniture, mattresses, and other items, making them hard to spot with the naked eye.

Myth #3: Bed bugs only live in beds.

Reality: Bed bugs can live anywhere that provides them with a blood meal and a hiding place. They can be found in sofas, chairs, curtains, carpets, luggage, clothing, and even electronics. Bed bugs can also hitchhike from one place to another by clinging to people or their belongings.

Myth #4: Bed bug bites are easy to recognize.

Reality: Bed bug bites can vary in appearance and reaction depending on the person. Some people may not have any symptoms at all, while others may develop red bumps, welts, blisters, or rashes. Bed bug bites can also be confused with other skin conditions or insect bites, such as scabies or mosquitoes.

Myth #5: Bed bugs are easy to get rid of.

Reality: Bed bugs are very resilient and can survive extreme temperatures, starvation, and pesticides. They can also reproduce quickly and spread rapidly throughout a building. Getting rid of bed bugs requires a comprehensive and professional approach that involves inspection, treatment, monitoring, and prevention.

How Spot On K9 Detection Can Help:

One of the most effective ways to detect bed bugs is by using specially trained dogs that can sniff out the presence of live bed bugs and their eggs. K9 detection dogs have a sensitive sense of smell that allows them to locate bed bugs with amazing accuracy. They can also differentiate between live and dead bed bugs, which is important for confirming the success of a treatment.

The Spot On K9 Detection team consists of Marcos and Rio, they work together to sweep an area for bed bug activity. Marcos guides Rio through the area, letting her sniff in every applicable space where bed bugs could be hiding. Rio will alert Marcos when she finds a bed bug scent by sitting and staring at the area the scent is detected, this is called a passive alert. Marcos then verifies Rio’s findings by making a visual inspection.

Spot On K9 Detection services can be used for various purposes:

Pre-scheduled detection programs: Regular inspections of a property or a section of a property to prevent or identify bed bug infestations early.

Pre-treatment detection programs: Initial inspections of a property before applying any treatment methods to determine the extent and location of the infestation.

Post-treatment detection programs: Follow-up inspections of a property after applying treatment methods to ensure that all bed bugs have been eliminated.

Spot On K9 Detection services offer many benefits over conventional methods of bed bug detection:

Higher accuracy: K9 detection dogs can find bed bugs that human inspectors may miss or overlook.

Faster results: K9 detection dogs can inspect an area much faster than human inspectors.

Less disruption: K9 detection dogs can inspect an area with minimal disturbance to the occupants or the environment.

More cost-effective: K9 detection dogs can reduce the need for multiple treatments or unnecessary applications of pesticides.

If you suspect you have bed bugs or want to prevent them from invading your property, contact Spot On K9 detection on 778-855-6768 or send us a message.

Rio and Marcos will help you solve your bed bug problem quickly and efficiently. Don’t let bed bug misconceptions fool you; trust the experts at Spot On K9 Detection!