Sample
A sample inspection report
Made up, to show the format. The building, units and findings are invented. A real report names the property and goes to one contact.
| Room | What the dog did | What the handler saw | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom, unit 3B | What the dog didAlerted at the headboard | What the handler sawLive bugs at a mattress seam | Next stepTreat; prep sheet attached |
| Living room, unit 3B | What the dog didAlerted at the sofa arm | What the handler sawShed skins, no live bugs | Next stepTreat with the bedroom |
| Kitchen and bath, unit 3B | What the dog didNo alert | What the handler sawNothing seen | Next stepNone |
| Hallway carpet outside 3B | What the dog didNo alert | What the handler sawNot opened, no alert | Next stepNone |
| Bedroom, unit 3A (shared wall) | What the dog didBrief interest at the baseboard | What the handler sawNothing seen | Next stepRe-check in two weeks |
| Bedroom, unit 2B (below 3B) | What the dog didNo alert | What the handler sawNothing seen | Next stepNone |
| Shared laundry room | What the dog didNo alert | What the handler sawNothing seen | Next stepNone |
How to read it
Four columns, one rule
The dog points, the handler checks. If the handler saw nothing, the report says so, even when the dog showed interest.
What the dog did
An alert, brief interest or no alert. An alert alone is never called a finding.
What the handler saw
Live bugs, shed skins or nothing, from a look with a flashlight and a mirror.
Next step
Treat, re-check, or nothing. Treatment is quoted by whoever treats; we say which methods fit what we saw.
What a report is not
It doesn't promise a room is free of bed bugs. It describes the day of the visit.
About reports
What people ask about the report
Who receives the report?
The contact you name when you book, and nobody else. If your manager or owner needs a copy, you forward it.
When does it arrive?
In most cases the next business day, by email as a PDF. A large building can take longer, and we say so when we scope it.
Can my manager use it?
Yes. It is written so a manager or an owner can read it without a call. We don't give legal advice about who pays.
Ask for an inspection
Ask for a report like this
Tell us about the property and we'll write back with the scope.