Bed bug services

K9 Detection Services for Bed Bugs

Accurate bed bug detection across the UK using trained K9 teams to locate infestations fast and with pinpoint precision.

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Bed bug detection

Accurate, Efficient, and Non-Invasive Bed Bug Detection

Is your home or business potentially infested with bed bugs? Traditional inspection methods can often be time-consuming and frequently miss the mark. ThermoPest’s expertly trained K9 detection dogs provide a precise and reliable solution to identify bed bug infestations quickly and accurately.

Why K9 detection

Why Choose ThermoPest's K9 Detection Services?

Trained Scent Detection

Our K9 teams are trained to detect the distinct scent of live bed bugs and viable eggs, so our dogs can pick up activity that is easy to miss in a visual inspection.

Swift and Efficient

A K9 inspection can cover an entire room in minutes, making it possible to inspect multiple rooms or entire buildings swiftly and efficiently—minimising disruption to your day.

Non-Invasive and Minimally Disruptive

Unlike other methods that may involve disassembling furniture or moving belongings, ThermoPest’s K9 detection is non-invasive, with no mess or disruption.

Self-check

How to Check for Bed Bugs

Before scheduling a professional ThermoPest K9 detection service, you might want to perform an initial check for bed bugs yourself. Here are some steps to follow:

Visual Inspection: Look for physical signs of bed bugs, which are small, reddish-brown insects about the size of an apple seed. They can often be found in mattress seams, divan bases, and bed frames.
Check for Bites: Bed bug bites typically appear as small, red, itchy welts, often in clusters or lines. If you or family members are experiencing unexplained bites, bed bugs might be the cause.
Spot the Indicators: Look for reddish or rust-coloured stains on sheets or mattresses (caused by crushed bugs) and tiny dark spots of bed bug excrement.
Inspect Common Hiding Places: Bed bugs can hide in various places, including furniture crevices, behind wallpaper, and in electrical outlets. Use a torch to check these areas thoroughly.

Even if you don’t find definitive signs, bed bugs can be elusive and difficult to spot. That’s where ThermoPest’s K9 detection services can provide peace of mind with a thorough and accurate inspection.

How it works

Our Process

Initial Consultation

We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your needs and the extent of the potential infestation.

K9 Inspection

Our trained K9 detection dog and a professional handler conduct a detailed inspection of the designated areas, signalling any positive identifications.

Reporting

After the inspection, we will provide you with a comprehensive report detailing the findings and the exact locations of detected bed bugs.

Follow-Up

If bed bugs are detected, we recommend the right treatment to get your space clear of bed bugs.

Our K9 teams

Why ThermoPest's K9 Detection Teams Stand Out

Rigorous Training

Our K9 units go through rigorous, ongoing training so they work to a high standard of proficiency and reliability.

Experienced Handlers

Each K9 is paired with an experienced handler who understands the dog’s cues and ensures a thorough and accurate inspection.

Focused Specialty

Unlike general pest control dogs, ThermoPest’s K9 units specialise exclusively in bed bug detection, maximising detection accuracy.

Who we help

Serving Residential and Commercial Clients

Whether you are a homeowner worried about bed bugs or a business that needs to stay free of bed bugs, ThermoPest’s K9 detection services are tailored to meet your specific needs. Our clients include:

Don’t let bed bugs disrupt your life. Contact ThermoPest today to schedule a K9 detection inspection and take the first step towards getting rid of bed bugs.

Heat treatment

Discover ThermoPest's Bed Bug Heat Treatment

At ThermoPest, we offer more than just detection; our specialised bed bug heat treatment is an effective, heat-led way to get rid of bed bugs, with targeted products only where they’re needed. Utilising state-of-the-art heat technology, we raise the temperature in infested areas to levels lethal for bed bugs and their eggs, so the heat kills bed bugs and their eggs in the places they hide.

Benefits of ThermoPest’s Heat Treatment:

Minimal Chemical Use: Our treatment is heat-led, using high temperatures to kill bed bugs, with targeted spray only where needed.
Thorough and Effective: Heat reaches deep into mattresses, furniture and other hiding spots. Bed bugs and their eggs die when held above about 50°C for long enough.
Minimal Disruption: The treatment is carried out in a single visit. In most homes you can go back in 2 hours after treatment, unless your technician advises otherwise.

How It Works:

Preparation: We provide instructions on preparing your space for heat treatment, including removing heat-sensitive items.
Heat Application: Our technicians use specialised equipment to uniformly heat the area to the required temperature.
Monitoring: Throughout the process, we closely monitor the temperature to make sure the heat kills bed bugs and their eggs.

Find out more about how ThermoPest’s bed bug heat treatment can help you get your home back to normal by contacting us today. Our expert team is here to answer all your questions and provide the solutions you need.

Ready to book an inspection or learn more about our services? Call us at 0808 189 2310 or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment.

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Book a K9 inspection or ask us about heat treatment. We’ll explain your options.

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Speak to a bed bug expert today. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll come back to you with the right next step.

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