Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs on Patrol Across B.C.

In British Columbia, a Russian spaniel named River and her handler Heidi Wilson are on the front lines of bed bug detection. Working with Orkin Canada, River uses her keen nose to identify bed bugs—alive or dead—helping hotels, hospitals, apartments, and even remote work camps stay pest-free. Bed bugs carry an unfair stigma, but Wilson reminds people they can show up anywhere, from luxury hotels to medical facilities. With fast, non-invasive inspections, River provides peace of mind for clients, and when she’s not working, she enjoys camping, hiking, and sunshine with Wilson—her lifelong companion.