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New Article: The Bed Bug Dog

Rob — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:58:29 +0000

Bed bug dogs have been popping up in the news a lot lately. Most of us know that dogs are used to detect things like bombs, drugs and firearms. But did you also know that dogs are used to find lost bodies, detect mold and even detect certain diseases?

Dogs’ ability to recognize scents is amazing. And it looks like they can be an enormous help to anybody fighting a bed bug infestation. Read more about bed bug dogs here.

New Article: Bed Bug Traps Compared

Rob — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:43:35 +0000

One of the harder parts of dealing with bed bugs can be reliable bed bug detection. You need to be able to find a live bug to prove an infestation. There are a few different devices on the market that trap bed bugs. There are also some more do-it-yourself approaches. What is the right choice for your situation?

The answer, as usual: it depends. Bed Bug Traps Compared shows you the various methods and compares compares pricing and features to help you decide.

Can a bed bug dog give a false positive?

Rob — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:31:08 +0000

Yes, bed bug dogs can give false positives. Dogs used for bed bug detection are accurate about 90% of the time. The dog’s accuracy depends on the skill and experience of the handler and how well trained the dog is.

The way detection dogs are ideally used is to point out places that should be more thoroughly inspected. When a dog comes across an area and has a hit, that area should be further examined for bed bugs.

Friday Bed Bug News Roundup

Rob — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:39:38 +0000

I’ll post my weekly news findings here so you can easily stay up to date on bed bugs. It’s important to know if anything bed bug related is happening in your area. And if you travel, you want to know what is happening at your destination so you can plan accordingly.

How to Build Your Own Bedbug Detector
TIME – Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have created a homemade
bedbug trap using a plastic cat-food dish, an insulated jug and some dry-ice pellets …
Read more »

Doggie Sniffs Out Bed Bugs
MyFox Phoenix – The blood eating pests, bed bugs, are found everywhere from movie theaters to mattresses. Now a local pest control company has a dog to help sniff
them out… Read more »

Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Grand Junction Free Press – BY SHARON SULLIVAN Cathy Palmer breeds and raises Beagles in Cedaredge and more recently has gone into the bed bug detection business as well… Read more »

Bed Bugs 101 Provides a Free Information Resource on Bed Bugs
PR Web (press release) – Bed Bug Central Entomologists have Created New Content to Make Bed Bugs 101 Among the Most Comprehensive Information Resources on the Web About Bed Bugs… Read more »

Bed Bugs Beware: There is a New Sheriff in Town!
Send2Press (press release) – CT Bed Bug Dogs (www.ctbedbugdogs.com) announces
this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut residents and…
Read more »

Family shares bedbug horror
Regina Leader-Post – Now they get at least six bedbug calls per day and thousands of bedbug calls across the province each year. Gage believes increased travel and second-hand … Read more »

Bedtime comes early in the day for racers
Kenosha News.com – The Bed Bugs’ bed also featured a bathtub-sized inflatable bug surrounded by pink and yellow balloons. “It was Adeline’s dream,” explained Debbie
Hawes of … Read more »

Quigley Begbug Bill to be Considered by Assembly Panel Monday
The Jersey City Independent – “Renters should not have to live silently with bedbug infestations,” Quigley says in a statement. “Tenants who want to live in a clean and
safe environment … Read more »