Pest Management Professional, September 2012
Bed Bug Supplement Bed Bug dogs Going to the Dogs Kevin Thorn Contributor Why we got into the bed bug dog business and how you can W hen people call us with bed bug problems they want solutions and they want them fast We must be able to detect and eradicate bed bugs in the fastest most effective and most affordable manner After a lot of research and years of experience we believe a bed bug detection canine has a vital place in the process After our first bed bug calls we set out to research the best solutions We immediately gained interest in canines for bed bug detection for many reasons including They can search large areas quickly A welltrained professional can be effective at locating bed bugs even at low levels it just takes too long for expansive searches Its not practical for a pest management professional PMP to Getting started Purchasing a bed bug detection canine is a big financial investment There are many trainers who offer field ready dogs Here are some tips for choosing a trainer Talk to as many people as you can who handle dogs purchased from that trainer Ask the trainer as many questions as you can about his or her dogs facility training and related techniques and philosophies Visit the training facility Get to know the staff and better understand their training methods Confirm the trainer actively serves the professional pest management industry Ask owners and handlers what kind of a commitment a canine bed bug detection team requires and what types of people make the best bed bug dog handlers If it doesnt feel like a good fit dont purchase a dog from that trainer S14 September 2012 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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