K9 Luke joins Flea Flicker Pest Control
Luke is a mixed breed of blue heeler (Australian cattle dog) and rat terrier. He is the first bed bug K9 for Flea Flicker Pest Control, Mount Holly, N.J. Read more»
Wil-Kil shares benefits of bed bug detection dogs
Wil-Kil Pest Control experts have been partnering with certified scent detection canines for over 10 years to detect countless bed bug infestations. Read more»
How to evaluate a detector dog for food drive
This segment continues the process of evaluating detector dogs. This time we’ll focus on food-rewarded dogs. (Editor’s note: Read Part 1 – How to choose a dog for scent detection, Part 2 – Tips to evaluate a dog for scent detection and... Read more»
How to evaluate a detector dog for toy drive
Latimer shares how to test a potential detector dog for toy drive in a few simple steps. Read more»
Tips to evaluate a dog for scent detection
Here's how to evaluate potential detector dog candidates. Read more»
How to choose a dog for scent detection
I’m frequently asked if I prefer a certain breed of dog for scent detection. My answer is always the same — no, not really. Breed choices are mostly arbitrary in my opinion and are usually based on the person’s pre-conceived... Read more»
Why are H. axyridis going to the dogs?
The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, or ALB) is an invasive pest species that has “dogged” many a pest management professional (PMP). They resemble the native ladybugs — of varying species, depending on region — that your customers might... Read more»
Fiction: Crawley and the rats in the neighborhood
Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson and all other characters in this series are products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. All names, places, locations... Read more»