A trained scent dog can pick up live bed bugs and viable eggs inside cushions, behind trim and in narrow gaps that a flashlight misses. In La Habra it is most useful in homes with several bedrooms to screen, in apartments next to a confirmed case and in houses where people get bites but no one has seen a bug.
When to Book a Dog Search
- Bites keep coming, but the beds look clean.
- Several kids' rooms and a playroom all need screening.
- A neighbor in your apartment building just had bugs confirmed.
- You want to know whether a work bag or backpack brought bugs home.
- You want a final check once treatment is complete.
How the Search Works
- ArrivalOur handler arrives with a dog trained to find only live bugs and viable eggs.
- SearchThe dog works along beds, couches, toy bins, baseboards and closet doors.
- AlertA sit or a nose point marks the strongest scent.
- ProofThe handler checks each alert by eye, and only confirmed finds go in the report.
Dog Searches in La Habra Homes
A 3 bedroom house with a playroom, a 2 story apartment building on Whittier Boulevard and a townhome near Imperial Highway all take different paths. A dog can sweep the whole house or the units around a reported one in a single trip, so we only treat where bugs are proven.
Getting Ready for the Dog
- Keep your pets in a closed room or away from home.
- Avoid candles, air fresheners and strong cleaners that day.
- Hold off on any spray for several days before the search.
K9 Inspection Questions
Will the dog scare my kids or our family dog?
Detection dogs are calm and focused on work. We do ask that your own pets stay in a closed room or out of the house during the search so they do not distract the dog.
Can the dog check the unit next to my apartment?
Yes, with the landlord's and neighbor's permission. Screening the units on either side in the same visit shows whether bugs have spread, and our handler confirms every alert before it goes in the report.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We schedule a licensed technician to check your La Habra home. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.