K9 Scent Detection Hawaii

Bed Bug Detection Services For Honolulu K9 Scent Detection Hawaii's Bed Bug Inspecting DogAnd All Of Hawaii

For years, humans have used canines to find things that they cannot find on their own: missing children, narcotics, weapons, criminals; the list goes on and on. With over 220 million olfactory receptors, dogs have the uncanny ability to detect the virtually undetectable. At K9 Scent Detection Hawaii, we utilize our furry friends to detect none other than our bed bug nemeses.

The Fastest, Most Efficient, And Most Accurate Inspection You Can Get

manual bed bug inspection in Hawaii hotel roomIn a canine inspection, our canine team will visit your facility and quickly and accurately detect the presence or absence of bed bugs, today's most notorious biting pest. The process is much quicker and less invasive than a human inspection and will leave you with the peace of mind you need after a bed bug scare.

We can use canines to accurately detect the presence of low level bed bug infestations; as little as one live bed bug or one live egg. In addition, we can use this technique to confirm the absence of bed bugs! Our canine are over 97% effective in detecting bed bugs: that's compared to a human's inspection ability, which is a measly 30% even on our best days! In addition, a human may have to tear the room apart in order to detect a low level infestation (if he/she can even find it at all!).

Discretion And Client Confidentiality Are Top Priorities

bug free and satisfied customerAt K9 Scent Detection Hawaii, we know that bed bugs are a sensitive issue, one people don’t want to think about and can’t seem to talk about. Because of this, we operate very discretely. Our uniforms are a simple polo and pants, nothing that mentions bed bugs or pest control. Our company vehicles are also discrete. We are used to avoiding questions from the public about what we are looking for. Finally, we chose the perfect canines for this sensitive business, where our clientele includes some of the highest rated resorts on the island. Scout and Ally are highly trained working dogs. They were selected above all other canine candidates for several reasons. Obviously, they are highly intelligent and driven dogs, but that was not the only reason. They are friendly, quiet and well behaved too. Beagles are often notorious for being loud and a bundle of energy, but Scout and Ally have been well trained to not bark, are calm, and most importantly, very friendly. In addition, Scout and Ally are smaller dogs, under 20 lbs. This means they can get around more places than bigger dogs, are generally less intimidating for people who aren’t comfortable with dogs, and are more discrete in sensitive situations than larger dogs and they even ride around in strollers! Finally, Scout and Ally do not leave a lot of hair behind. They don’t shed much and are brushed before work to catch any “loose” hairs that may be ready to come off. Because of these reasons, Scout and Ally often are unseen, or “under the radar” in many of our sensitive accounts.

Certified By NESDCA With Ongoing Training Every Day Of The Year

NESDCA logoOur K9 teams are certified by National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA) and re-certify every year. NESDCA is an independent, non-bias, third party certifying organization. This organization exists solely to certify that K9 teams are on tracks and working how they claim to work. Re-certification is necessary every year and requires master trainers to come to us in Hawaii in order to test our canines and handlers. In addition, our dogs are trained every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our canines stay with our K9 department manager, which means even on holidays and weekends our canines are detecting bed bugs!

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the most common questions we get. If you have another, call us! (808) 456-7716. Our Bug Expert can also answer your questions online!

What are the K9s smelling?

It is not known for certain, but it is highly likely that it is a pheromone or a similar chemical signature that live bed bugs give off so they can communicate with each other.

Do the dogs detect only bed bugs?

Yes. In order to be NESDCA certified, your dog may only detect ONE thing: bed bugs OR termites OR whatever pest he/she is trained for. This is because if your dog alerts on both, you may not know what you are dealing with. For instance, if your dog is trained to alert for termites and bed bugs, and he alerts on a baseboard, you do not know if the baseboard has termites, bed bugs, or BOTH! Furthermore, research shows that when a dog is cross trained to detect more than one odor his/her accuracy to detect the target best is greatly decreased. Therefore, Scout and Ally ONLY detect LIVE bed bugs and viable eggs.

Why do they detect only live bed bugs and viable eggs?

Because dead bugs don’t bite! Oftentimes bed bugs die in wall voids, in mattresses and in other areas where you would be unable to clean them up. If that happens, you will never be able to use the canine to confirm that all the bed bugs are gone!

How do you know the dog isn't alerting just because it wants a treat?

Part of becoming certified as a canine NESDCA is learning how to read the behavior of your dog. We have been partnered with our dogs for years and know when they are working and when they aren’t!

Can I just leave the room vacant until the bed bugs die?

If you do, your problem will only become bigger. Bed bugs love to travel and can easily travel from room to room by going through wall outlets and other pathways, just like roaches! They also can go without feeding for several months: some research even says as long as 18 months. It is important that you treat for bed bugs as soon as you know there is a problem!

What if the dog finds bed bugs?

K9 Scent Detection Hawaii is partnered with Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions. We are more than happy to work with you to find a treatment that works for you. No one on the island can offer you more solutions to your bed bug problem than Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions. We offer conventional chemical treatment, tent fumigation, and are the only company in Hawaii to offer EnviroPureHeat: a natural, chemical-free way to rid your home of bed bugs. We can also use active and passive bed bug monitors to keep an eye on your bed bug infestation between treatments! Call Sandwich Isle to find the solution right for you!

Will the dogs bring fleas to my home or facility?

Ally and Scout are flea-free. They are groomed regularly and brushed and checked daily for fleas and ticks. They get baths three times a week and take oral flea prevention medication once a month.

Testimonial:

"We were looking for alternative solutions to the bed bug situation and found out
you had the only K9 Team in the islands and wanted to take pro-active
measures.
We love Scout, Ally, Melissa and Lani. We've learned quite a bit about bed bugs
and appreciate their services. They do a wonderful job, are sincere and helpful,
plus they are willing to go the extra mile. Their customer service Team promptly
responds to our concerns, are reliable, courteous and communicate very well.
I recommend their K9 team.
With the K9 Team inspections done almost weekly here, we know this is and has
been the pro-active approach to the bed bug concern. So far, so good.
We've used the K9 Team for almost a year now."

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