Bed Bug Inspections & K9 Detection Services

At 1st Pest Control, we know that proper identification is the most important step in eliminating bed bugs. A treatment is only effective when you know exactly what you’re dealing with — which is why we offer both expert visual inspections and specialized K9 bed bug detection for unmatched accuracy.

Bed bugs are experts at hiding. They nest in tiny cracks, electrical outlets, behind headboards, inside furniture joints, and even within wall voids. Because of this, homeowners often miss early signs or mistake them for other insects.

• Confirm whether bed bugs are present
• Determine the severity of the infestation
• Identify where the bugs are hiding
• Prevent unnecessary treatments or false alarms
• Choose the most effective treatment method

Our standard visual inspection is performed by an experienced, licensed technician who knows exactly where bed bugs hide. Using specialized tools and training, we look for:

• Live bed bugs
• Eggs, nymphs, and shed skins
• Fecal spotting
• Harbourage patterns
• Signs of spread to surrounding rooms or units

This method is accurate and cost-effective, especially for moderate or advanced infestations where evidence is more visible.

For early infestations — when signs are minimal — our K9 bed bug inspectioncan detect live bugs and viable eggs with exceptional precision.

• Highly accurate — Dogs have a 10,000–100,000x greater sense of smell than humans. They devote 40x more brainpower to the sense of smell than humans do.
• Ideal for early detection — often before visual signs appear.
• Fast — most inspections are completed in minutes.
• Discreet — minimal disruption to your daily routine
• Reliable in large spaces — Recommended for apartments, condos, hotels, dorms, shelters, and care facilities.
• Trusted: Our k9 team holds a W.D.D.O (World Detector Dog Organization) annual certification by an independent third-party.

Pairing K9 detection with experienced human technicians gives you the most reliable inspection available. Dogs excel at finding bed bugs; technicians excel at confirming activity, identifying hiding zones, and understanding the structural causes. Together, they reduce false positives, speed up detection, and help create a more accurate and effective treatment plan.

Once the inspection is complete, we provide:

• A clear, easy-to-understand assessment
• Identification of infestation hotspots
• Recommended next steps
• Treatment options tailored to the findings (including our Aprehend-exclusive program)

There is no pressure and no obligation — just honest results and expert guidance.