Termite Detection Dog – Molly the termite sniffer dog

Why Choose a K9 Inspector?
Two simple reasons…. Accuracy and Peace of Mind...
Scent hounds, like the Beagle, have extremely sensitive noses and have an accuracy rate of up to 97% in detecting live termite infestations. Properly trained ' developed dogs do not need to see termites they can smell them through most building materials including wall cladding ' flooring materials. A K9 inspector can detect live termites through solid structures before termites have created damage that can be detected by a human inspector…. Its like having x-ray vision! Termite Detection Dogs are not trained to detect termite damage… only live termite activity.

A human Timber Pest Inspector from PestCare performing an inspection to AS 4349.3 can locate termite damage, borers, fungal decay ' areas of high moisture content that a Termite Detection Dog is not looking for. When you combine the skills of a human Timber Pest Inspector with those of Termite Detection Dog you have a combination providing outstanding accuracy ' total peace of mind.

K9 Inspector FAQ’s

Q How accurate is a Termite Detection Dog?

The accuracy level of a Termite Detection Dog is far greater than that of human inspectors or electronic instruments such as thermal imaging cameras or microwave emitting devices. Well trained ' developed dogs have an accuracy rate of up to 97% in detecting live termite infestations.

Q How does the Termite Detection Dog communicate its findings to the handler?

The Termite Detection Dog responds to the command "find it ". The dog sits and points with their nose to the source of the odour to indicate the precise location in which they have located live termites to the handler. The dog does not scratch, dig at or bite at walls, floors or furnishings.

Q How is a Termite Detection Dog trained?

Termite Detection Dogs are trained like police ' customs dogs to detect target odours ' indicate their findings to their handlers. This involves rigorous training over a six month period. Dogs are first taught termite scent recognition ' retention followed infield development to enable the dogs to detect termites in commercial buildings ' homes where other smells may be many ' varied.

Q Can I pat or pet the Termite Detection Dog?

It is very important to remember that our K9’s are working dogs ' must stay focused on the job at hand. Therefore, please do not stroke, pat or speak to the dog.

Molly´s Bio Meet Molly the PestCare technician with the supernose! Molly is young (female), adult Beagle. She is extraordinarily fit with a strong drive to work. Molly has an outgoing ' sociable nature. She is very affectionate, loves to play and has a strong drive for food. Before selection for training to be a Termite Detection Dog Molly displayed a natural ability to want to find things, without coaxing from the owner. Molly is a trained Termite Detection Dog who has undergone a rigorous training course like police ' customs dogs to detect target odours ' indicate her findings to her handler. The training process involved basic obedience skills, termite scent recognition ' retention followed infield development to enable Molly to work comfortably, with confidence ' with excellent doggy manners in homes ' commercial environments. Molly graduated from this realistic training approach with the ability to utilise her supernose in detecting live termites ' to communicate the precise location of her findings to her handler by sitting ' pointing with her nose. Molly will work in your home or business environment in a quiet, calm ' controlled manner; she does not bark, scratch, dig at or bite at walls, floors or furnishings. You can rely on Molly to be accurate and consistent in the detection of the presence of live termites