A trained dog smells live bed bugs and viable eggs inside couch cushions, behind trim and in cracks no flashlight reaches. In Highland it is most useful in large homes with many rooms, in rentals between tenants and in homes where people get bites but no one has seen a bug.
When to Choose a Dog
- The bites go on, but the mattress looks clean.
- Your home has 4 or more bedrooms plus a loft or guest suite.
- You are moving into a rental and want it checked while it is empty.
- Someone in the house travels for work and you want a quick screen.
- You want a final check after treatment ends.
How the Search Works
- StartOur handler brings a dog trained to react only to live bugs and viable eggs.
- SweepThe dog works along beds, couches, baseboards, closets and luggage.
- AlertA sit or a nose point marks where the scent is strongest.
- ConfirmThe handler looks closely at each alert, and only confirmed finds go in the report.
Dog Searches in Highland Homes
Two story houses in East Highlands Ranch, single story rentals in West Highland and apartment buildings near Highland Avenue all benefit for different reasons. In a big house, the dog shows which of many rooms really need work. In a rental, it can sweep empty rooms between tenants. Either way, you pay to treat only the rooms where bugs are proven.
Getting Ready
- Put your own pets in a closed room or take them out for the visit.
- Skip air fresheners, candles and strong cleaners that day.
- Do not spray anything for several days beforehand.
K9 Inspection Questions
Can the dog search our upstairs loft and garage too?
Yes. The dog can cover upstairs rooms, a loft, a garage where luggage is stored and the car if you ask. Every alert is checked by our handler before it goes in the report.
We are moving into a West Highland rental. Is a dog search worth it first?
It can be, if the owner agrees. A quick sweep of an empty house before your furniture arrives shows whether bugs were left behind by the last tenant, which is much easier than sorting it out later.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Highland inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.