Canadian Bed Bug Detection

02/24/2023

One reasons why bed bugs are difficult to find is that they can hide in a 1 mm crack. The fourth cat in this photo is a relatable example of a low visibility target. Using olfaction, a detection dog usually finds trained target scents from farther away and much quicker than human inspectors using vision. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=563269932509714&set=a.560951246074916

01/19/2023

Travelling to Chicago, New York or Philadelphia? Follow the SLEEP steps to minimize the risk of bringing bed bugs home:
* S = Survey the hotel room for signs of an infestation. Be on the lookout for tiny, ink-colored stains on mattress seams, in soft furniture and behind headboards.

* L = Lift and look in bed bug hiding spots: the mattress, box spring and other furniture, as well as behind baseboards, pictures and even torn wallpaper.

* E = Elevate luggage away from the bed and wall. The safest places are in the bathroom or on counters.

* E = Examine your luggage carefully while repacking and once you return home from a trip. Always store luggage away from the bed.

* P = Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for at least 30-45 minutes at the highest setting after you return home.

https://www.orkin.com/press-room/2023-top-bed-bug-cities-list?fbclid=IwAR1tBrCXWBLdmGwTJyJGn6_RrMP9PQAso6k_si-y6pmCAVVBZyZ5pxBgQUE

Chicago takes the lead for the country’s most bed bug-infested cities for the third year in a row. To learn how to prevent bed bugs and check for bed bugs while traveling, call an Orkin Pro today.

11/12/2022

Recognizing Our Veterans, Past & Present

05/11/2022

I’m looking forward to my Top 10 Social Media Tips to Grow Your Business keynote presentation at the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers' AGM, on May 12.

Don’t get left behind and miss the opportunities to grow your business using free social media. Learn how to:
• Build your social media presence, based on Canada’s 2022 social media statistics
• Select goals and budget your time
• Share your professional opinion on LinkedIn.

Let's connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carla-simon-consultant

03/08/2022

Here’s to the inspiring women who train and handle canines, frequently balancing the demands of their work with taking care of their loved ones. Who is inspiring you on International Women’s Day?
In this photo, a female handler rewards her Black and Tan Coonhound for indicating a handler scented glove while carrying her baby. Animated text for International Women’s Day 2022.


https://www.linkedin.com/posts/carla-simon-consultant_workingdog-capdt-dogtraining-activity-6907045588114767872-hXNY

03/21/2021

Early bird registration is now open for the World Detector Dog Organization 2021 conference.

02/21/2021

My article on Weak Links in Canine Scent Detection Training is featured in the IAABC Journal

Building more reliable scent detection behaviors in dogs, one step at a time.