Although dogs have been used for decades to detect missing people, bombs, and even drugs, they have only been sniffing out bedbugs for the past couple of years. These canines sometimes begin their training as puppies, and can often detect multiple instincts, including bedbugs and termites. If you're trying to prevent bed bugs, a dog team might be just what you're looking for.

You might think that training canines to detect bedbugs is a lot of work, but dog teams are always huge time-savers in the end — it only takes them two or three minutes to sweep a typical room! Plus, many dogs are even trained to differentiate among live and dead bed bugs, and well as detecting their eggs and fecal matter.

If you're still on the fence about hiring a dog team, remember that these canines aren't just used to help individual homeowners and renters. Businesses and organizations of all sizes rely on these same teams of dogs every day, including hospitals, summer camps, colleges, hotels, and even military barracks. When it comes to getting rid of bedbugs, even places like these can use a hand.