Making “Scents” of the Bed Bug Dog

We’ve Seen Amazing Dogs

The Behemoth

The Petite

The Majestically Proud

The Humble

We Love’em!

Working Dogs

Ancient Dog Jobs

Herding

Sentry / Alert

Tracking / Hunting

Sled Pulling

Battle Tested

Mine Detection

Sentry

Patrol

Messengers

Canine Soldier of Today

Fleas in the Breeze

Assistance CaninesSight, Hearing,

Physically Impaired

Diabetic Alert

Seizure Alert

Emotional Support

Reading Support

Scent Detection Accelerant / Arson

Investigation

Toxic Mold

Smuggled Fruit

Underground Pipes

Cancers

Pilot Whales

Insects –Termites, Ants, Bed Bugs

Guam Snake Dog

Why do they Work?

Searching is in their DNA.

“Life’s Purpose”

America’s pets have a diminished “Drive”.

I need

this

!

Work It’s a Game

Outlet to a Desire Within

Pleasing to Pack Leader

Mentally Balanced

Could Quit at Any Time

I love to use my nose!

FUN!

“Olfactoids”

First & Last Sense

Identity More reliable than

human vision

40 x’s the Brain Dedication

40 x’s more receptors

(200 mil – 5 mil)

“Olfacto

ids”

“Olfacto

ids”

•1 Part per Trillion

= 1 Bad Apple in a Trillion

•Wet Nose

= 1 pint of mucus daily

Scent Cone

Spreads from “Source”

Minute Scent Cone

Falls with Gravity

May not be Available

Handler/Dog Relationship

Handler is Pack Leader

Mutual respect

Mutual trust

Communication

Delicate Dance

Body

Language_CONSISTENCY

Travels Down Leash

Handler should present

“Areas of Interest”

Handler should detail

Daily Training False Alert Resistance

Directional Work

Speed & Repetition

 Basics

Free Searches for

“Drive Enhancement”

K9

Trainin

g!

Distraction Training

Scent Wheel Paint Cans Hide Boxes

1. Dead Bed Bugs

2. Live Insects

3. Food Items

4. Animal Scents

5. Squeaky balls & Other Toys

Inspection After Chemical TreatmentsPesticide Dust

Recommend 3 Weeks

Mortality Rate

Scent Dissipates

Treatment Options

Active IngredientsDinotefuran4.95%Pyriproxyfen0.44%Permethrin36.08%Other Ingredients58.53%Total100.00%

Effectiveness / Accuracy

Environmental Factors Heat

Air Currents

Distraction Factors Food Crumbs

Animal Odors

People

Effectiveness / Accuracy

Health Factors Lack of Sleep

Unknown Pain

Upset Belly

Mental Factors Daily Frustrations

Timing of Inspection

Why Use A Bed Bug Dog?

• 3 x’s the accuracy

• Reduce Pesticide

• Shrink Large Areas

• Complex Furnishings

Why Use A Bed Bug Dog?

• Behind Construction Materials

Why Use A Bed Bug Dog?•Discern Live Insects/Eggs

Benefits to Business

•Green approach

•Calms fears

•Cost Savings

•Image Protection

Proactive

Documentation

Residential Benefits

•Less Pesticides

•Cost Savings

•Time Savings

Preparation

Extra Services

ApplicationsReal-Estate

Transactions

Rental Agreements

Waiting Rooms

Summer Camps

Fire Houses

Crisis Centers

After Travel

Questions?