Bed Bug Detection Dogs
Detecting bed bugs quickly and accurately is essential for effective control—and this is where using trained detection dogs offer a significant advantage. Using their highly developed sense of smell, dogs can identify the presence of bed bug far more efficiently than traditional inspection methods.
Our trained dogs are able to detect the subtle scent of live bed bugs and viable eggs, even in the early-stage infestations that may be invisible to the human eye. This allows for rapid, targeted identification without the need for intrusive dismantling of furniture or unnecessary disruption to the environment.
Working alongside experienced handlers, the dogs will systematically search rooms, furnishings, and hard-to-reach areas, providing a clear and reliable indications of any activity. This level of accuracy not only saves time but also helps reduce treatment costs by ensuring that control measures are focused exactly where they are needed.
Using dogs for bed bug detection is a discreet, non-invasive, and highly effective solution—ideal for homes, hotels, commercial premises, and public spaces. It offers peace of mind through early detection, helping to prevent infestations from spreading and ensuring swift, informed action
CALLIE
Outside of the ground-nesting bird season, Callie—our skilled English Springer Spaniel—turns her focus to specialist bed bug detection work. With the same enthusiasm, precision, and discipline she shows in the field, she adapts seamlessly to indoor environments, delivering a highly effective inspection service.
Using her exceptional sense of smell, Callie is trained to detect the presence of bed bug, identifying live activity quickly and accurately. Due to her calm nature and responsiveness to commands, this make her particularly well-suited to working in sensitive environments such as hotels, accommodation blocks, and private properties.
Callie works methodically alongside her handler, checking key areas such as beds, furnishings, and room perimeters. Her clear indications allow for fast, targeted identification—minimising disruption while ensuring nothing is missed.
By utilising Callie’s skills outside of the nesting season, ECG are able to provide a year-round service, maintaining the same high standards of reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail across all aspects of our work.
BUDDY
Buddy, our young Labrador Retriever, is the newest addition to the ECG team and is currently undergoing specialist training in bed bug detection. With his natural curiosity, strong food drive, and eagerness to learn, he is already showing all the right qualities needed to excel in this highly skilled role.
As part of his development, Buddy is being carefully trained to recognise and indicate the scent of bed bug. His training focuses on building consistency, accuracy, and confidence in a variety of environments, ensuring he can work reliably in real-world settings once fully qualified.
While still in training, Buddy is gaining valuable exposure alongside our experienced dogs, learning the discipline and focus required for professional detection work. His friendly temperament and enthusiasm makes him a fantastic fit for the ECG team, and we’re excited to see his progression as he develops into a fully operational detection dog.
Buddy represents the future of our service—bringing fresh energy, strong potential, and a commitment to maintaining the high standards we pride ourselves on.
