Pesticides kept bed bugs in their place for the past fifty years, but now, largely due to the ban on DDT and increased international travel, bed bugs are popping up everywhere. Travelers are routinely warned about bed bug infestations, and high profile institutions, such as the United Nations, Lincoln Center, the Waldorf-Astoria, Bloomingdales have also been under siege in recent months. Bed Bugs can and will nest almost anywhere. Is your home next? Let Chester, the bed bug detection dog, give you peace of mind.
Bed bugs, which range in size from a pin head to an apple seed, are nocturnal insects. They can hide in any space the width of a credit card, including floor boards, baseboards, furniture, and electronics, as well as mattresses and box springs. Bed Bugs venture out only in the dead of night, and therefore are extremely difficult to detect with the naked eye. Chester, however, can find them in a matter of minutes, with up to 98 percent accuracy.
Recognizing the need for a bed bug detection dog in Northern Westchester and Fairfield counties, long time friends Erin Joslyn of Pound Ridge and Carla Foran of Stamford, founded Peace of Mind Canine Bed Bug Patrol. Chester, a beagle mix, is a “Pepe Dog,” trained at the J&K Canine Institute in Gainesville, Florida. A University of Florida study found J&K dogs to be between 96 and 98 percent effective in the detection of the scent of live bed bugs and their viable eggs.
If you think you may be suffering from a bed bug infestation, don't panic! Peace of Mind is an independent entity and is in no way associated with any pest control company. Carla and Erin are always thrilled to be able to inform clients when no evidence of bed bugs have been detected. However, in the event of an infestation, they can advise you of the safest and most cost effect options available.
Buying a New Home?
Protect yourself and your investment! Have Chester inspect your property prior to move-in. For even greater peace of mind, Chester will inspect your moving van before your belongings are loaded.
Luggage Inspection Service
Have Chester inspect your bags, either in the comfort of your own garage, or at our inspection station. Appointments arranged to coincide with your return flight. Give yourself the Peace of Mind of a clean inspection, or protect your home and your family by treating infested baggage outside your living area. Reasonable rates.
Contact Peace of Mind for further information or to schedule an appointment.
(914) 215-4797