Today, I would like to raise awareness about how widespread a problem bed bugs are. In fact, the best place to start is for me to dispel a major misconception; namely that bed bugs are only found in beds
The reality is that bed bugs not only inhabit other parts of your home, but more alarmingly, that they are equally happy to set up shop in a diverse number of locations, some which will I am sure will surprise or even shock you.
Whilst bed bugs are shy little creatures and only come out to feast on human blood under the cover of darkness, in many respects, they are incredibly social and highly adaptable little critters. They just love to be around people and wherever you find people, a bed bug could be lurking away out of sight, ready to hitch a ride with you, either on your clothing or in your belongings, and head back to set up home with your and your loved ones.
Clean or dirty, bed bugs love any property with high footfall
Another myth, I would like to knock on the head, is that bed bugs only like to move into dirty or old properties. They are equally comfortable living like a king in a 5-star hotel as they are a downtown fleapit. So do not be lulled into a false sense of security, for you have no clue who has sat, slept, or merely visited a home, office, or property before you.
Places we have witnessed infestations during our K9 bed bug detections
Over the course of my career in pest control, I have worked with K9 bed bug detectors such as Rio, to detect the presence of bed bug in the following places.
o single family homes
o multi-family housing
o apartments
o hotels
o motels
o hostels
o hospitals
o schools and college campuses
o office buildings
o welfare and benefit offices
o law and legal aid offices
o retail stores
o movie theaters
o casinos
o public transportation
Shocking right? Quite a list, but the truth is that no place is immune from the blight of bed bugs, but our Vancouver bed bug sniffer dog Rio is never surprised where she locates them.
Where they like to hang out
Bed bugs are small and whilst they like to live alongside people, they are shy and like to hide themselves.
Other than beds, they like to seek cover in chairs, carpets, linen cupboards, electrical sockets, vents, old electrical equipment, storage rooms, damaged wall cavities, basically anywhere which offers sanctuary.
Therefore, if you are a homeowner, renter, landlord, business owner or strata manager, and you even suspect that your building may have bed bugs, please do call Spot On K9 Detection today on 778-855-6768 to arrange an initial discussion to determine whether a visit from Rio our K9 bed bug inspector would be beneficial to both the health of your property’s occupants or visitors and/or the continued good reputation of your business.
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