BED BUG: Doggy Detectives

摘要

Man's four-legged friends are making their mark in the control of bed bugs - and otherpests. PCOs and dogs have joined forces in recent years in successful business ventures aimed at detecting nuisance pests including bed bugs, geese, rodents and termites. The reason? Dogs and their incredibly sensitive sense of smell have, over the years, earned an excellent reputation for detecting the presence of hidden bombs and narcotics. This ability, according to Susan Hagberg, who runs two Chicago area companies — Canine Detection and Inspection Services and Wild Goose Chase—makes for a natural and profitable partnership for the pest control industry.