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WHO WE ARE

Canine Detection and Inspection Services (CDIS) is a reputable, highly-trained group of professionals you can rely on for timely and accurate bed bug inspection services. CDIS guarantees to arrive at your property with a discreet, clean, healthy and professionally trained bed bug detection dog. Our certified canine handlers and bed bug detection dogs train on scent discrimination every day in order to provide you with cutting edge bed bug inspection services. We have the largest team of NESDCA certified handlers located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

WE HAVE YOUR BEST INTERESTS IN MIND
CDIS is an inspection and detection company only and does not provide bed bug treatment services. We believe this independent review provides a great value to our clients as we do not have a vested interest in the outcome of each inspection. We are an unbiased, third-party advocate that can provide you with actionable data to help you make decisions for your property.

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SELF-HELP TIPS

Here are some tips and tidbits of information you may find helpful in detecting and getting rid of bed bugs!

Pay attention to your mattress…

Occasionally you may see evidence of a bed bug infestation without actually seeing any bed bugs. Bed bugs leave fecal stains in the areas they inhabit. As the blood is digested it turns black, bed bug droppings usually consist of several black spots in one area. The fecal spots will not flake off if rubbed and will smear if wiped with a wet rag. The idea that bed bugs are the result of poor sanitation and/or poverty is a misconception.

Use mattress covers…

Commercially available bed and box spring covers, at least 0.08 mm thick, with a zippered edge, can completely enclose a mattress or box spring and prevent any bed bugs harboring in them from accessing hosts. Originally developed to reduce human exposure to allergens in mattresses infested with house dust mites, such covers both seal in and exclude bed bugs. Once sealed inside a void or harborage, living bugs are effectively removed from the pest population and will die in place.

Reduce clutter...

Clutter is a bed bug's best friend and a pest management professional's worst enemy. Clutter provides an infinite number of areas for bed bugs to hide and creates areas that cannot be effectively treated by the pest management professional. If cluttered conditions persist, your pest management professional may only be able to reduce the number of bed bugs and never completely eliminate the problem. Storing clothes and other items in plastic bags or tightly sealed containers can greatly reduce potential harborage sites and aides in streamlining treatments.

Hot launder items regularly...

Heat is deadly to bed bugs. Hot laundering can be a highly effective method for dealing with any item that can be safely placed in a clothes dryer on high heat. Linens should be laundered regularly (preferably weekly) in hot water and dried in the hot cycle of your dryer to kill any bed bugs or eggs on the items. Even of you do not see any bed bugs on the items, female bed bugs drop eggs randomly as they roam.

DO NOT throw items away...

The immediate reaction for most people to a bed bug infestation is to throw the infested items away. This is unnecessary and could possibly make the problem worse. As items are carried through the home to be discarded, bed bugs can fall off of the item and be spread throughout the home to un-infested areas. Also, you are eliminating the harborages for these bed bugs and disturbing them. This may cause the bed bugs to move to find other places to live and spread the problem. Your discarded items are often picked up by other people (maybe even your neighbor), spreading the problem to new areas. In some circumstances when the item is in poor condition or is highly infested, discarding the item is the best option. It is imperative for you to contain the item(s) and dispose of it properly preventing further spread /infestation to other areas. - Contact a licensed professional pest control operator that specializes in bed bugs to clearly identify the pest and prescribe the appropriate treatment program for your situation.

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CONSERVATION SCENT DETECTION

Conservation Scent Detection involves utilizing a dog’s keen sense of smell and close bond to a human partner to aid in preserving, restoring, and protecting our environment and the plants, animals, and people that share it.

• Energy Industry Detection
  Energy Industry Detection involves searching for areas needing remediation or repair for the oil, gas, and wind industries.
• Invasive Species Detection
  Invasive Species Detection involves searching an area for signs of (i.e. droppings/feathers/fur) or live/dead invasive plants or animals in order to determine their range and prevent and remediate their spread.
• Endangered Species Detection
  Endangered Species Detection involves searching an area for signs (i.e. droppings/feathers/fur) of living specimens or live plants or animals where populations of endangered species are suspected to determine whether an area of habitat needs protection as well as range and population numbers of the species.

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HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS

Below are the top high risk factors that may increase your chances of getting bed bugs at your property type:

COMMERCIAL OFFICES / INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE / RETAIL CENTERS

HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS

1. Tenants that have densely packed office cubicles.
2. Tenants that experience high turnover of employees. (call centers, retail, food service, manufacturing, etc.)
3. Tenants that allow employees to bring excessive personal items from home. (blankets, pillows, furniture, etc.)
4. Tenants that have large amounts of customers coming to their space. (attorneys, accountants, banks, etc.)
5. Tenants where employees travel frequently, especially international travel. 

HOTELS / APARTMENTS/ SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES / CONDOS / SENIOR LIVING

HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS

1. Living quarters that have excessive clutter.

2. Families with individuals that travel frequently, especially international travel.

3. Using second-hand furniture, such as couches, mattresses, bookshelf, etc.

4. Riding public transportation where personal belonging are touching or co-mingling.

5. Working in an environment where bed bugs are present, such as hospitality or multi-family living.

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COMMERCIAL SWEEP INSPECTION PROGRAM

You can feel confident because:

• All of our canine inspection programs are conducted by professionally NESDCA certified bed bug detection dogs and handler teams.
• Each of our handlers is a licensed pest control operator as required by law in some states.
• You will receive a detailed report of the nature and severity of any bed bug Infestations.

You can be assured that our technicians are knowledgeable in all aspects of Bed Bug Biology, behavior, and treatment options, as well as canine behavior and scent detection ability.

If you have a suspicion of bed bug activity, notice bed bug symptoms or receive a complaint, CDIS has the ability to respond immediately with a thorough search of your entire facility, from hundreds of units, to thousands of square feet.

CDIS has the most NESDCA certified teams in the country. NESDCA is a third party certifying association recognized by the NPMA (National Pest Management Association). Each inspection program is customized to meet the client’s specific needs. We the capability to provide rapid response and deployment time due to our ability in using multiple teams to cover large areas in short time periods. Thus, resulting in a limited interruption of your work environment. We provide professional documentation of your inspection which demonstrates due diligence in protecting the health and safety of your employees. 

Because of the canine’s extraordinary scent capabilities, we are able to detect infestations at a very early stage before they spread throughout the property. A cloverleaf inspection pattern is a proactive way of preventing the spread of bed bug infestations to neighboring areas and reducing your overall bed bug control costs in the long run. Early and accurate detection is the key to reducing bed bug treatment costs and pesticide use.

Technicians will keep accurate and detailed records of all the areas inspected so you track precisely what is happening throughout your property across time. In addition, our technicians will work with your existing pest management company to develop and implement an appropriate bed bug treatment program, or assist you in choosing an appropriate pest management professional and designing in house protocols for your overall IPM (Integrated Pest Management) plan as it pertains to bed bug treatment.

A proactive and regular inspection program will help you stay on top of the ever increasing bed bug threat, and reduce your risk of liability issues, and threats to your reputation through early detection of minor infestations before they become out of control. This service is designed to be tailored to your individual needs and budget requirements. Service can be set up on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. In addition, a reduced rate and guaranteed 24 hour response time is offered for emergency call out services. 

We will provide you with an inspection report identifying the level of bed bug activity and harboring areas with each assessment. 

Other Services for bed bug detection:

Commercial Inspection Program

Residential Inspection Program

Consulting & Education Services

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Signs Of Bed Bugs

FAVORITE HIDING PLACES FOR BED BUGS

During the daytime, they prefer to hide close to where people sleep. Their flattened bodies enable them to fit into tiny crevices--especially those associated with mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards. Bed bugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but do tend to congregate in habitual hiding places.

• Box Spring
• Couch and/or Chair
• Mattress
• Bed Frame and/or Head Board
• Walls and/or Ceilings
• Baseboard
• Dresser and/or Night Stand
• Office Cubicles
• Electrical Outlets
• File Cabinets

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What you need to know about bed bugs:

There has been a 700% increase in bed bug infestations over the past few years and showing no signs of slowing down. After a 30 year vacation from bed bugs in this country, they have once again gained a foothold in society due to increased travel, improved and more targeted treatments of other pests, and the lack of public awareness and acceptance.

Bed Bug Biology:

Bed bugs are small, flattened insects that feed only on the blood of mammals, primarily humans. Adult bed bugs are approximately ¼ inch long with reddish brown, oval, flattened bodies. They resemble ticks or young cockroaches, and are almost identical to bat bugs in appearance, and can sometimes be mistaken for these pests, thus proper identification is critical for management strategies. The nymphs (immature bed bugs) resemble the adults but are much smaller and lighter in color and therefore more difficult to locate and identify. None of the stages of bed bugs can fly, but all can move rapidly and are proficient climbers easily navigating floors, furniture, walls and ceilings. Females can only reproduce at the adult stage, but can lay up to 5 eggs a day and up to 500 in their lifetime, which can result in rapid population growth from the smallest of infestations making early detection a key component to a successful management plan. Eggs are tiny, transparent and nearly impossible to locate with the naked eye. At this time there is no chemical treatment that destroys bed bug eggs, however heat treatment is effective at killing all stages of bed bugs including eggs.

Bed bugs are unique pests that cannot be managed through typical pest control practices. It takes a true bed bug specialist and a fully integrated approach for consistent bed bug control and management.

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