Bed bug dog detection cost


The ABC's of Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs: Accuracy, Benefits, and Costs

If you want to find out if you have bed bugs in your home and you heard about “bed bug sniffing dogs,” you might be wondering:

  • How accurate are bed bug sniffing dogs?
  • What are the benefits of canine bed bug inspections?
  • And how much do they cost?

In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the accuracy, benefits, and costs of bed bug sniffing dogs.

If you have any questions that we didn’t cover, or if you’re anxious to schedule a certified canine bed bug inspection in New York City, call (212) 219-8218 or click the button below to fill out our contact form.

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A Brief History of Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs

Throughout history, people have relied on the powerful sniffing ability of man’s best friend to detect everything from explosives, narcotics, missing people, and other creatures — including pests.

Dogs were first trained in the pest control industry to sniff out termites in 1979.

At that time, bed bugs had been largely eradicated in the United States due to widespread use of pesticides like DDT. However, new pesticide-resistant strain of bed bugs made a resurgence in the early 2000’s, especially in densely-populated places like New York City.

And since the old methods of killing bed bugs were no longer effective, exterminators were hard-pressed to locate and control new infestation. That’s when bed bug sniffing dogs came into the picture.

It’s hard to say exactly who was the first to successfully train dogs to sniff out bed bugs, but it happened around the early 2000’s. The first mention of specially-trained bed bug detection canines appeared in newspapers around 2006.

Third party certification organizations that helped create and ensure certain standards in canine inspections were also created around that time, such as the National Entomology Scent Detection Association (NESDCA) and the World Detector Dog Organization (WDDO).

In the last decade, bed bug dogs have become an indispensable part of modern pest control, offering greater accuracy and efficiency at finding bed bugs compared to human inspectors.

How Accurate Are Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs?

Working canines can be trained to achieve an extremely high degree of accuracy. For example, bomb detecting dogs must be tested to 100% accuracy before being assigned to active duty.

In a 2003 study, researchers found that dogs could accurately sniff out the presence of termites with 95% accuracy.

But what about bed bugs? These pests are notoriously good at hiding and often seclude themselves in places that are difficult to access and filled with clutter and other distractions.

The short answer is yes; bed bug dogs CAN be extremely accurate (>95%) — but not always.

Bed bug sniffing dogs certainly have the potential to be extremely accurate at finding bed bugs, but that doesn’t mean that every dog is so accurate.

Just like humans, some dogs are great at their jobs and others aren’t. Some of them have more extensive training and work with experienced handlers, while others don’t.

That’s why certifications for canine bed bug detection teams exist. Third party certifying organizations like NESDCA set standards to make sure both the dog and its handler have the knowledge and skills needed to perform bed bug inspections with a high level of accuracy.

What Does the Research Show?

Pest control companies often claim or imply that their bed bug dogs have an accuracy rate of 95%, or even 98%.

Most times, those numbers are based on the first and most cited study about the accuracy of canine bed bug inspections, which was published in 2008 by researchers from the University of Florida.

In that experiment, 7 young dogs underwent special training for 90 days to identify the scent of live bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs. Researches then tested the dogs for their ability to locate and distinguish those scents from other household pests (e. g. cockroaches and termites) and bed bug debris from a possibly inactive infestation (e.g. shed skins, feces, and dead bed bugs).

  • Overall, the dogs displayed a 97.5% accuracy rate at distinguishing live bed bugs from other household pests with no false positives.
  • They had a 95% accuracy rate at distinguishing live bed bugs and viable eggs from bed bug debris, with a 3% false positive rate from bed bug feces.
  • In a realistic hotel room setting, the dogs showed a 98% accuracy rate in in locating 6 hidden vials of bed bugs with no false positives.

Although the results were very promising, extrapolating these accuracy rates to all bed bug dogs may be somewhat misleading. As explained by Dr. Philip G. Koehler, a professor of entomology and one of the researchers in this study:

“Our study has shown that dogs can be trained to accurately locate live bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs; however, bed bug detecting canines and handlers are not all equal. The quality of canines depends on the efficiency of their training, handlers, and what the dogs are trained to do.”

This conclusion was later backed up by another study published in 2014.

Researchers from Rutgers University tested the abilities of 11 canine detection teams from pest control companies in New Jersey, New York City, and Maryland to locate bed bugs in real-world apartments. The study found:

  • The overall average accuracy rate was 44%, with a false positive rate of 15%.
  • The detection rates and false positive rates varied greatly among the 11 teams, and even across different days.
  • Not all errors were due to the canines; in several cases the handler misinterpreted the dog’s signals.

Based on the small sample size, the researchers couldn’t find a correlation between accuracy rates and the experience or certification status of the teams. However, all of the teams that participated in the study were relatively new — the most experienced dog and handler pair had worked together for only 3 years, and less than half had worked together for longer than 12 months.

In conclusion, there is little real world data that conclusively answers how accurate bed bug sniffing dogs are.

The current research suggests that dogs certainly have the capability of detecting bed bugs at a much higher accuracy rate than other existing methods, but whether or not an individual canine detection team can achieve that potential depends on their training, experience, and protocols.

How Accurate Are MMPC’s Canine Bed Bug Detection Teams?

Based on almost two decades of experience performing tens of thousands of bed bug inspections, we can confidently say that MMPC’s veteran bed bug dogs and their handlers are currently among the most accurate in New York City.

As pups, each of our canine inspectors receives extensive training at one of the best scent detection training facilities in the world. After they are certified by NESDCA — which happens every year — they continue to receive ongoing training on a daily basis to keep their minds and noses sharp.

That’s why MMPC is one of the top-rated pest control companies for bed bugs in New York and named one of “The Best Exterminators in New York” by New York Magazine.

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What Are the Benefits of Canine Bed Bug Inspections?

Hiring bed bug-sniffing dogs is often the best way to detect early infestations because their noses are good at finding what human eyes are likely to miss.

However, that doesn’t mean a canine inspection is the best choice in every scenario. For example, if an infestation is already so bad that you can easily spot live bed bugs crawling around, then it’s better to immediately contact an exterminator and start treatment.

Besides accuracy, which we covered in depth earlier, here are the other benefits of canine bed bug infestations and the scenarios where they’re most appropriate:

1. Identifying Infestations Early

Bed bugs like to hide in tiny crevices that are just over 2 millimeters wide, making them difficult to spot in small numbers. Once there are so many bed bugs that they start getting pushed out of the good hiding spots, that’s when we start seeing them with our eyes.

Way before the problem reaches that stage, a specially-trained bed bug dog can accurately sniff out even small numbers of bed bugs.

With how complex and expensive it is to treat a full-blown bed bug infestation, catching onto them early can potentially save thousands of dollars in treatment costs, and also help you avoid spreading them to your neighbors.

2. Locating Specific Infestation Areas

Without knowing exactly where the bed bugs (and their eggs) are located, the exterminator will either need to spray everything (which increases pesticide use and the total costs) or risk missing a few that may come back and re-infest your home.

Bed bug sniffing dogs solve this problem by pinpointing the specific rooms or areas where bed bugs are hiding.

This helps narrow down the scope of the infestation, allowing the exterminator to come up with a more targeted, effective, and eco-friendly treatment plan.

3. Immediate Results

One alternative to canine inspections is the use of bed bug monitoring devices or traps. The most commonly-used kind are bed bug interceptors, which are passive traps placed around the legs of your bed to catch any bed bugs trying to climb up.

While monitoring traps have the benefit of never giving a false positive (if you catch a bed bug, then you have bed bugs), the downside is that it often takes 1-2 weeks to catch one. That’s because bed bugs don’t feed every night — they typically feed every 5 to 10 days, according to the EPA.

On the other hand, a canine inspection gives immediate results, allowing you to move forward quickly with treatment if needed.

Because a single female bed bug can lay around 1-7 eggs per day, and each egg hatches in 6-10 days, every week of waiting gives time for a new generation of bed bugs to be produced and start spreading.

4. Detecting Viable Eggs

Bed bug eggs that are viable (meaning the ones that will hatch) are mainly of concern after your home has been sprayed and all adult bed bugs have been exterminated.

Bed bugs eggs are usually hidden deep inside crevices and are slightly more resistant to treatment methods than adult bed bugs. If missed, they will hatch in 6-10 days and gradually re-populate and re-infest your home.

Certified bed bug dogs are often trained to sniff out both live bed bugs as well as viable eggs, so they can be brought in to confirm whether or not a treatment has been successful in eradicating all life stages.

However, don’t assume that all bed bug dogs can do this — be sure to ask the company whether or not their dogs have been trained to discern viable bed bug eggs from carcasses and other debris.

5. Non-Invasive

Because bed bug dogs rely on smell, not sight, to locate bed bugs, there’s no need to flip over beds and disassemble furniture as you would during a visual inspection.

The benefit of this is saving time and labor without sacrificing accuracy.

But that doesn’t mean you don’t need to prepare for a canine inspection. At a minimum, clutter should be removed and furniture shifted so that the dog has enough room to sniff around. Any distracting smells, such as from food, cigarettes, and other pet items should also be kept away from the inspection area.

6. Fast and Efficient

Speed is one of the biggest advantages of canine bed bug inspections.

An experienced bed bug sniffing dog (with a skilled handler) can cover an entire apartment in a matter of minutes when a visual inspection might take hours. And they usually do so with greater accuracy as well.

This efficiency is the most apparent (and economical) when checking for bed bugs throughout an entire building — since bed bugs can easily spread to neighboring apartments — and in large, nontraditional spaces, such as schools, offices, and retail stores.

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How Much Do Canine Bed Bug Inspections Cost?

The cost of canine bed bug inspections usually depends on 3 factors:

  1. Your city and location
  2. The size of the space to be inspected
  3. The certification and experience of the canine team

The average cost of a certified canine bed bug inspection in New York City is between $300 to $600. Larger apartments and homes may cost more, depending on the number of rooms that need to be inspected.

While a canine inspection may seem pricey, bear in mind that exterminating a bed bug infestation typically costs thousands — sometimes even tens of thousands — of dollars.

Lastly, when shopping around for affordable canine inspection services, be wary of companies using non-certified or inexperienced bed bug dogs.

Without meeting the standards set by third-party certification organizations like NESDCA, your mileage may vary when it comes to quality and accuracy of the inspection.

What to Ask before You Book an Inspection

When it comes to canine bed bug inspections, the cheapest option is often not the best option. When inquiring for quotes, be sure to ask the following questions:

  • How long have the dog and handler worked together?
  • When and where did they receive their certification?
  • Is the dog trained to detect both live bed bugs and viable eggs?
  • Does the handler perform a visual inspection each time the dog alerts?
  • Will they send a second canine team to confirm findings, if necessary?
What to Know during an Inspection

According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), pest control professionals should always confirm any findings made by a bed bug detection canine with either a visual inspection or a second canine before making treatment recommendations.

You should never feel pressured by the handler or by the pest control company to doing any expensive treatments, especially if the dog alerts to the odor of bed bugs without any visual evidence.

If that’s the case, you always have the option of asking for a second opinion or using monitoring traps to confirm or refute the findings.

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About MMPC — Bed Bug Experts in NYC

MMPC is an award-winning, minority-owned pest management company based in New York City with over 25 years of experience helping New Yorkers find and exterminate dreaded bed bugs.

As licensed pest management professionals, our focus is on providing effective and eco-friendly bed bug solutions to our clients all across the Tri-State area.

We take great care in training and raising our happy and hardworking bed bug sniffing dogs, who are paired with knowledgeable and experienced handlers.

Through diligent training and following rigorous protocols during inspections, the success rate of our canine bed bug inspections speaks for itself — MMPC was named one of The Best Exterminators in New York with almost 500 positive reviews on Yelp.

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Bed Bug Dogs | Are Bed Bug Dogs Accurate? [Cost & Training] 2021

For thousands of years, dogs have been more than just human companions. They were often bred and trained as hunting partners or guard animals.

In more recent years, their keen sense of smell has been used to detect explosives, narcotics, and even missing people.

But did you know that some dogs are trained to detect bed bugs?

A human exterminator can only do so much when treating a home, and might not be able to fully detect a bed bug infestation. So, if you want a more thorough check of your home, then it might be a good idea to consider a bed bug sniffing dog as part of the detection process.

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Can Canines Detect Bed Bugs?

Many pest control companies utilize bed bug sniffing dogs in their treatment programs. Before being put into service, each dog goes through an extensive training program to ensure the best results when they go out on the job.

The reason dogs are so useful in detecting bed bugs is their sense of smell.

 

A dog’s nose has over 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to only 6 million in humans. This means that a dog’s sense of smell is 40 times greater than ours, allowing it to follow scent trails that humans can’t otherwise pick up on.

Scent trails left behind by bed bugs can consist of:

  • Excrement: Bed bug droppings look like tiny, rust-colored stains on your bedding. They give off a strong, musty odor if allowed to accumulate.
  • Blood: If you’re dealing with bed bugs, then chances are you’ve spotted blood stains on your sheets or pillowcase.
  • Pheromones: When bed bugs are startled, they release a pheromone that alerts nearby bugs to flee. The pheromones are undetectable to humans, but dogs can easily follow the scent trail to wherever the bugs have run off to.

Are Bed Bug Dogs Accurate?

While bed bug dogs are an effective method at detecting infestations, they aren’t entirely accurate on their own. Like any other detection method, they have their strengths and weaknesses.

As previously mentioned, bed bug dogs must go through training programs before they are put to work. These programs often include the following:

  • Identifying the scent of bed bugs.
  • Telling the difference between the bed bug scent and other smells.
  • Signalling where bed bugs are residing. 

If trained properly, a bed bug dog can tell the difference between a mature bed bug and a bed bug egg. They will also be able to distinguish the scent of live insects from the scents of discarded exoskeletons or eggshells.

Dogs can also point out infestations in places where humans would not otherwise be able to. Places like electrical outlets and box springs can be marked by the dogs as points of interest long before an exterminator would think to check in those areas.

One major caveat is that dogs can only detect the scent if the airflow of a room allows the smell of bed bugs to spread.

For example:

If bed bugs are hiding along the ceiling, the dog would be unable to point them out even if the bugs are plainly visible.

 

Dogs might also track unrelated scents that are similar to bed bugs. There have been cases of bed bug dogs pointing out mold growth, but finding no trace of bed bugs.

One study designed to test the accuracy of bed bug dogs concluded that on average, only 44% of infestations were properly identified. The best score belonged to one human-dog team that managed to accurately detect 88% of infestations.

How Much Does a Bed Bug Detection Dog Cost?

The price of bed bug dogs varies by area and the specific pest control company. On average, a bed bug detection dog costs between $200 and $500 per treatment.

This is in addition to any other treatment or removal programs you choose to go with, which can cost you thousands of dollars.

Click here to learn more about the cost of typical bed bug removal services.

What Kind of Dogs Sniff out Bed Bugs?

Some dogs have better senses of smell than others. These dogs, collectively known as scent hounds, have been bred for centuries as hunting dogs, where their sense of smell would have been used best.

But while they’re no longer used to hunt foxes or rabbits…

They are useful for hunting bed bugs.

Listed below are some of the breeds most commonly used for bed bug detection:

  • Beagles: One of the most popular dog breeds to have as a pet, beagles are also great at sniffing out bed bugs. They have the best sense of smell among any dog breed, and their long ears can actually trap airborne scents while they sniff out their target.
  • German Shepherds: German Shepherds are commonly employed as scent dogs in other professions, mainly narcotics detection or on search and rescue missions. While they aren’t classified as scent hounds, their sense of smell and natural curiosity makes them capable bed bug detection dogs.
  •  Bloodhounds: Bloodhounds are famous for their remarkable sense of smell, and are capable of following scent trails that are several days old. Their ears and neck folds are designed specifically to trap scent particles, which allow them to follow even the most subtle of scent trails.
  • Labradors: Labradors are dutiful trackers. Once they hone in on a scent, they will typically follow the trail until they find the source. Labradors are also famous for their gentle nature, which makes them suited for sniffing out bed bugs in homes with children or other pets.
  • Basset Hounds: With their long ears trapping scent particles and their short stature keeping them low to the ground, Basset Hounds are great trackers. The one downside to having a Basset Hound as a bed bug dog is their stubborn nature, which can make them less reliable when compared to more dedicated breeds like beagles or Labradors.

Bed Bug Dogs For Sale

Generally speaking, bed bug detection dogs are used exclusively by pest control companies. This is due to the fact that each dog must go through rigorous training before being sent out into the field.

It’s during this training process where several traits are observed:

  • The dog’s age.
  • The dog’s breed.
  • How effective the dog is at accurately finding bed bugs.
  • The type of reward the dog expects upon finding bed bugs.

This training process is very similar to the training that service animals go through.

So, are bed bug dogs for sale? Not exactly…

If you wanted to, you could enroll your dog in one of the training programs, but it would probably be cheaper to just hire a professional and request their bed bug dog services.

Bed Bug Dog Training School

In order to become a “licensed” bed bug detector, dogs are put through an extensive training program.

These programs amount to 800 cumulative hours, or roughly 1 month, of training. Upon successful completion of the program, the dog “graduates” and is officially a bed bug sniffing dog.

The training consists of presenting the dog with scent samples, tasking them to identify which scents belong to bed bugs. The dog is trained to give signals when they pinpoint a bed bug-related scent, and will be given rewards to reinforce this behavior.

Here are some of the methods used in training schools:

  • The Food method: This method is commonly used with younger dogs, who will be more receptive to rewards early on. Bed bugs are placed in containers of food, and the dog is tasked with determining which container has the food. The food is gradually phased out, with the expectation that the dog will select a container holding only bed bugs.
  • The Scent method: This method exercises a dog’s heightened sense of smell. They are tasked with following a scent and then giving a signal upon finding the source (i.e sitting, pawing the area, etc.). Bed bug scents are gradually added in, and the dog will only be rewarded if they identify these smells.
  • The Matching method: This method gives dogs a scent sample of bed bugs, and then canisters containing the bugs are placed around a given area. The dog is required to locate canisters that match the initial scent sample, and receive rewards upon finding all the live containers.

Check out Wag’s training portal to learn more about bed bug dog training programs, including specific instructions on the above methods.

6 proven ways to get rid of bedbugs at home quickly and permanently

Sonya Emelyanova

collected readers' advice

Author's profile

You live for yourself and absolutely do not expect that such terrible creatures as bedbugs can appear in an apartment. However, this happens to people much more often than we would like.

We asked readers to tell us which means turned out to be the most effective in the fight against bedbugs, and collected proven methods in a selection. If nothing helps you yet, perhaps you will find salvation here.

Method No. 1

"Hector" or "Polysorb"

Evgeniy Kramsakov
dried bed bugs

We managed to get rid of bed bugs in the hostel in one simple way - "Polysorb" or "Hector".

We lived with bedbugs for quite a long time. They tried to poison with insecticides, flooding everything in a 15-meter room, ironing bed linen, including mattresses. It helped for a rather short period - apparently, it was possible to kill some of the individuals. When the girl and I moved to another room, we took the bedbugs with us. In the new room, they showed much less activity, so we did not start to seriously fight - we simply destroyed them in their daytime habitats once a week, when we changed the linen.

Once, an article was sent to the dormitory chat about "Peekaboo", where the family fought bedbugs in the room with the help of "Polysorb". There, the story dragged on for two months with weekly bullying and leaving the apartment. I hoped that the room would be pickled faster.

I bought the largest package of Polysorb - for 800 R, I think. Decided more is better than less. There is also a remedy specifically against bedbugs - "Hector". It differs, as I understand it, only in convenient packaging. The tool itself is a powder, more like dust. It absorbs moisture very well, it is used for poisoning, as I understand it.

In general, I made a sprayer from a fingertip and a bottle of Cola and treated the mattress, baseboards and everything around the bed - in the new room, the bugs lived only in the mattress. Without wet cleaning. After the first treatment, the bugs disappeared. I repeated it two weeks later just in case. About a third used the funds: due to the fact that drops of water remained in the bottle, it crumpled.

The problem with this method is that Polysorb dries the skin very much, so we smeared our feet with a greasy cream. When processing, you must use a respirator, because you can not inhale "Polysorb".

Method No. 2

Bleach

Viktor Platonov
is one of 12% of the lucky ones

I successfully removed bedbugs in two months, it was difficult, but it is possible. An additional complication: the house in which I live is completely infected, so I had to spend more effort.

They run at a speed of a meter per minute. They move very fast. I even recorded a video to send to the landlady. You can find them by their specific smell, and also by brown spots on bed linen.

Bleach works well. But only when wet: it kills all individuals, from nymphs to adults, and also damages eggs. They don’t care about vinegar, and sooner or later immunity will appear to any insecticide. Processing an apartment with exterminators will cost 6-9 thousand depending on the number of rooms, and for 2 thousand a person will come and process it with the same one that you buy in the store.

Method No. 3

Means with microgranules

Oleg
destroyed the bug colony

We lived in a communal apartment, an old house, wooden floors - bed bugs appeared in the sofa. I tried all the smears and sprays from ordinary stores, but nothing helped. Then I found a special store that sells insecticides and bought a product based on microgranules from them. The bottom line is that they stick to the paws of insects and they drag him to the "house", to places of their mass accumulation. As a rule, this place is hidden from the eyes, and you won’t find it so easily. There, the agent begins to act, poisoning the entire colony.

So, I bought a concentrate, diluted it with water according to the instructions, took a spray bottle and literally filled the entire sofa: in the cracks, from above, from below. I did the same with the skirting boards and sprayed it on the floor. After that, we opened the windows and left for three days to dry out. The tool, by the way, has a slight smell, not at all the same as all sorts of dichlorvos. Three days later they returned - that's it, no bedbugs! Not in a month, not in a year. So do not waste time and look for a professional remedy.

By the way, cockroaches are generally removed in an elementary way: containers with a solution of boric acid were placed throughout the communal kitchen. Two weeks - and all the cockroaches that the kitchen had been infested with for twenty years disappeared. Somehow later, a scout was caught and destroyed, descending the riser. That's it, they didn't come to us anymore. Cockroaches need water, they drink the solution and die. They no longer return to the places of death of relatives.

Method No. 4

"Executioner" and steam generator

Olga E.
saved my grandmother's apartment

Somehow it started to happen in our grandmother's apartment - the nurse brought it from other old people. No exterminators helped.

The Executioner helped. Then, and that was about six years ago, it was not very common, and there were a lot of bottles. I went to the market in Mytishchi for him. I saw that now you can buy at Ozone. We also bought a steam generator and poisoned them with hot steam.

But the pest control service and the SES were called three times, no less, but after them there were no improvements. And yes, my mother, who lived in an apartment with her grandmother, is a tidy and perfectionist, so it cannot be argued that bedbugs start only in obscene dirty girls.

Method No. 5

Cellophane

Airbase Aori
found relief from pain

There is a very simple remedy: cover sofas, beds and armchairs with cellophane. From above you can put bed linen, bedspreads. Bedbugs cannot crawl on cellophane, so they will not have access to blood. They will disappear in about six months.

We hounded and hovered them as much as possible, but I read a small inconspicuous comment on the Internet and decided to try it. After a year of unsuccessful attempts, it was a miracle.

Method No. 6

Professional cold fog treatment

Alexander Podkopaev
laughing at the defeat of bedbugs

We tried to poison ourselves, but after a couple of weeks they reappeared - it's hard to find all the places. Next was the steamer - a very good thing. Kills in a couple of seconds, you can laugh evilly while they die. But it's unlikely to kill everyone like that. The last step was to call the exterminator. For 2 thousand, they did a 30 m² cold fog treatment, after which it was finally over. It’s better to call professionals right away, save your nerves and blood.

Gektor (Gektor) against bed bugs in Moscow - prices, specifications, reviews

Courier available: in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Khabarovsk

Gektor against bed bugs, 500 ml bottle

Many of our customers complain that within a couple of weeks after treatment with pesticides (by the sanitary service or on their own), insects reappear in the house. They blame "unscrupulous" drug sellers or SES employees for this.

But the point is that the eggs (larvae) of bedbugs cannot be destroyed by pesticides, since the embryo is protected by a strong shell, which is not affected by insecticides.

As a result, even 2 surviving bedbug embryos in an egg are able to breed in a month and replenish the entire army of parasites.

Therefore, in the fight against bedbugs, an integrated approach is needed.

After treatment with an insecticide (GET, Hangman, Extermin, Bedbug, etc.), only adults die, and the larvae remain and hatch after 10-24 days (depending on humidity and temperature in the room).

There is a reliable remedy for the destruction of larvae - the biological product Hector. It is not poisonous, but perfectly absorbs moisture (1 molecule of the drug absorbs 18 water molecules).

After applying the pesticide (as soon as the treated surface is COMPLETELY dry), it is necessary to treat the places where the bugs are found with Hector powder, which will literally “dry out” the eggs of insects, as a result of which they will die.

Adult bugs themselves will help to deliver the Hector remedy to the nests, on the paws and body of which microparticles of the preparation are electrified and stick.

Only in this way will the issue of the complete destruction of the population of bedbugs in your apartment be resolved.

Composition of Hector against bed bugs: synthetic hydrophilic finely dispersed silicon dioxide.

When the drug comes into contact with the body of an insect, the drug draws fluid out of it. Upon contact with the powder, water is literally sucked out of the bugs.

Thus, the main effect of the drug Gektor (Hector) is to dehydrate the bug.

The volume of the bottle is 500 ml.

Hector against bed bugs is a highly effective and at the same time completely safe product for humans and animals that can rid you of bed bugs after a single application.

How it works:

Upon contact with an insect, powder particles cling to the waxy cuticle and begin to rapidly absorb the insect's liquid, which causes it to die from dehydration.

Consumption:

One bottle is enough to treat a one-room apartment. Official consumption - 2 g per square meter of treated surface.

Cracks, cracks and other hidden cavities, i. e. the main habitats of bedbugs. There is no need to spread the powder all over the floor.

Benefits:

High efficiency:

Powder particles easily adhere to the insect.

The slightest contact is enough for the particles to adhere to the insect and begin to draw moisture out of it. This is achieved due to the size and weight of the powder particles. There is static electricity between the insect and the particles.

The particles are highly absorbent.

Once on the body of an insect, the particles, like small "sponges", begin to rapidly draw liquid out of it.

The unique principle of action does not allow insects to resist the agent.

Bedbugs have excellent resistance properties (the ability to develop immunity to chemicals) and they are able to adapt to various chemical active substances and calmly continue their life after treatment. To the preparation HEKTOR it is impossible to adapt;

No repellent effect.

Bedbugs can sense various chemicals and avoid contact with them. The bugs cannot feel the presence of the "Hector" remedy, so they calmly contact it, not realizing that the powder is fatal for them.

Safety
Complete absence of toxic chemicals

Hector does not contain pesticides, so it is completely safe for people and animals. It can be used in apartments with allergy sufferers and pregnant women and children.
According to the hazard class, it belongs to the 4th class (in case of contact with the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract). The same hazard class is assigned to table salt.

Completely odorless. Contains no odorous substances.

Easy to use

Ready to use

All you need to use is to cut off the “nose” of the bottle and spray the contents in the recommended places (No need to purchase a sprayer, sprayer or prepare a special solution).

Active protection for a long time

Does not penetrate the surface

Unlike liquid products, the powder remains on the treated surface until the owner of the room removes it manually.

Does not evaporate
The product does not have an expiration date

The Hector remains active as long as it is dry. Therefore, the treated areas will be protected from insects for a long time.

Those people who leave powder in bed frames, sofas, under baseboards and in other hidden cavities for 2-4 weeks do it right.

Answers to frequently asked questions:
How much area does one bottle cover? When following the instructions, one bottle is enough to process a one-room apartment.
Difference from Ecokiller (Hector from crawling insects) The composition of the Hector from bed bugs contains synthetic silicon dioxide, not natural (diatomaceous earth). Synthetics are much more absorbent. Therefore, the principle of action is based on the extraction of moisture, and not on damage to the chitinous shell, as in Ecokiller. Due to this, the degree of contact with the powder is not important, which has a catastrophic effect on the effectiveness in the fight against bedbugs. Particles of the drug Hector, hitting (even if in small quantities) on the body of the bug, in any case, sooner or later will kill him.

Can allergy sufferers use it? The composition of the drug is completely hypoallergenic, so it can be safely used by allergy sufferers.
Does the powder stick to vertical surfaces? Yes. Powder particles adhere to a vertical surface, creating a small "film".

How long does it take to get rid of bed bugs? Depending on the size of the individual, death occurs from 2 to 12 hours. Usually, it takes about a week to completely get rid of bed bugs and their larvae.

Is it possible to sleep on a bed treated by Hector? Yes. The product does not smell at all and does not contain pesticides. Therefore, you will not even feel that the bed is processed by Hector.

What is the danger of getting Hector powder on the skin? If the powder comes into contact with the skin of a person or animal, Hector powder may cause slight dryness, which can be eliminated with plain water.
What is the risk of inhalation of Hector powder? Like any dust, if inhaled, Hector powder can cause slight irritation to the mucous membranes. To avoid such situations, it is recommended to use a regular medical mask during processing, which can be purchased at a regular pharmacy.

Can Hector against bedbugs be used with other drugs? Hector is fully compatible with other products. For maximum efficiency in complex applications, it is recommended to treat with Hector at the last stage, since they should be applied to a dry surface.

Recommended use:

  1. Effective as a single bedbug remedy :

  2. In addition to efficiency, the undoubted advantages are:

  3. Absolute safety.

  4. Total absence of smell.

  5. Easy to use.

  6. Long-term protection after a single application.

  7. After treatment, you can stay indoors.

  8. Ideal for people who have beds in the house.

  9. No expiration date.

  10. Good prophylactic.

Effective and safe, what could be better?
1. Suitable for complex treatment with various preparations. If a person buys a liquid remedy, Hector from bed bugs is perfect for direct treatment of sleeping places. You will not feel any discomfort when you sleep on a treated bed (sofa). Also, HEKTOR can be used to treat places that cannot be treated with liquid products, namely: sockets, electrical appliances.

2. Prophylactic agent. Having processed the main ways of penetration of insects into the apartment, you will reliably protect yourself from uninvited guests.

3 Additional treatment for sofas, carpets (artificial, wool, fabric).

Attention! Apply only on a dry surface!

Description Manufacture Price
Bedbug Solid GET ® GET Dry Russia 550
Bed bug 100 ml GET® GET Express Russia 1290
Ecokiller 150 ml, against insects (bottle) Russia 250
Ecokiller 1 l, against pest complex (bucket) Russia 600
Extermin-C, 100 ml NEW Russia 450
Bed bug killer, 1 ampoule, 5 ml Russia 90
Hector Gektor against bedbugs and dust larvae 500 ml Russia 720
Against cockroaches 30 g Cucaracha, gel, tube Russia 80
Bed bug remedy, 100 ml per 20 m2 Russia 500
Bed bug 100 ml GET total Get total in box Russia 1290
Bedbug killer, 10 amp. 5 ml each Russia 790
Ecokiller Bedbug Remedy, 500 ml (bottle) Russia 700
Argus Vigilant Guardian - bedbug spray, 200ml Russia 200
Samuro bed bug remedy smoke bomb Switzerland 325
Ovaid Basic, 50 ml Russia 970
Bed bug killer Black, 10 ml Russia 115
Bed bug killer Extra, 10 ml Russia 115
Gektor Bedbug Soothing Gel 50 ml Russia 250
Eco Protection, Bedbug Spray, 500 ml Russia 999
Eco-Protect Rodent Spray, 500 ml Russia 1100
Eco Protection, Bedbug Powder, 350 ml Russia 999
Hector GEKTOR bed bug traps, 4 pcs.

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