Photo Courtesy of David Kendrick - "David brings a fresh perspective to the Action Bed Bug Dog Division and has bolstered a team that is already nationally recognized as a leader in Canine Scent Detection" commented John Russell, General Manager.

March 11, 2009, Toms River, New Jersey:  Action Termite and Pest Control is pleased to welcome former Woodbridge, New Jersey, Police K-9 Officer, David Kendrick to our growing bed bug control division.  David is a highly decorated officer whose received meritorious citation and life saving awards.  David is also a city Councilman for Ocean Gate, New Jersey.   "David is a wonderful addition to our bed bug division and is expected to offer expertise to our dog handlers that will be invaluable" commented General Manager, John Russell.  "David's positive effect on our dog teams has already seen benefits by developing new training methods and perfecting our dog handlers performances."

 

The recent rise of bed bug infestations throughout the United States has seen the development of certified bed bug dogs to help speed up the inspections, as well as, the accuracy of detection.  Action currently has three bed bug dogs, Sara, Rex and Cassie, with a fourth dog on the way.  Each dog receives over 800 hours of training on the detection of bed bugs.  Each dog is trained in the same manor as a narcotic, arson, or other search dog by a certified master trainer.

 

The addition of David to Action's Bed Bug Detection offers Action great flexibility and depth.  David's former training as a Police K-9 Officer will bring an added benefit to our customers that are searching for the most effective Bed Bug Dogs available with the best trained handlers. 

 

"This is a fantastic company built on nearly 40 years of customer service with goals of providing proven solutions to people who are dealing with this horrible pest (bed bug) infestation" commented David.  "Work dogs are only as good as their handlers and trainers and from what I have witnessed Action is the best.  Action's reputation for being the most effective bed bug dog inspection team and providing superior bed bug control methods is well known, nevertheless, my goal is to help make the team better and the dogs more effective."