Dakota Bedbug Detection, LLC

08/01/2026

Taking the day off with Dad at Severance Brewing.
We all got our ties as official committee members for the brewery’s 7th anniversary!

06/14/2026

Today, Dakota Bedbug Detection wraps-up Bedbug Awareness Week with Survival Sunday.
DBD hopes you have found this week-long journey helpful.
Today is all about understanding that there are options, should you find bedbugs in your home or belongings.
Nobody can determine what’s right for you but you! After our inspection we are able to discuss exactly what you are up against and give you our best advice. We are, however, fully aware that everyone’s tolerance when it comes to bedbugs is different; everyone’s financial resources are different, and everyone’s ability or willingness to do the work themselves is different. We consider all of these things as we help you make the best decision for your circumstances.
The choices available, and needed, are far too broad to completely list. There are steps you can take on your own, there are extermination options, and there are preventative measures that can bring you comfort before or after an exposure.
In the end, know that DBD will walk beside you in all of it!
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Sleep Well & Sweet Dreams!!!

06/13/2026

Bed Bug Awareness Week!
Welcome to Service Saturday and Dakota Bedbug Detection.
Today is all about the services DBD offers - Inspection, Detection, & Education.
Inspection
While beagles are, for a number of reasons, a perfect breed for bedbug detection, there are places a beagle's nose can't go.
DBD will do a thorough visual inspection looking for bedbugs and also signs of potential bedbugs (f***l matter, shed exoskeletons, carcasses).
Detection
The main job of a canine handler is to give their dog the opportunity to be successful.
This is done by guiding them through the space and looking for behavioral changes. Those changes could be the initial step of a detection alert.
An alert will only occur when the beagle has detected a bedbug in any of its life-stages, including the egg.
Education
DBD will not leave a client's location until all of their questions are answered (remediation options, prevention, etc.).
Be on lookout for Survival Sunday when we share these insights.Like & Follow DBD for additional information.

06/12/2026

Bed Bug Awareness Week with Dakota Bedbug Detection!
Welcome to Franchise Friday
This took awhile, but it finally happened.
Dakota Bedbug Detection, LLC has been joined by Dakota Bedbug Detection Franchising, LLC!
We are now selling franchises!
Are first franchisee is DBD - Twin Cities.
Brendon, Kelly, & Buster are already rocking the region, but there’s room for more!
We are actively seeking additional franchises in the Minneapolis / St Paul area, Madison, WI, Chicago, Milwaukee, Fargo, and Omaha.

06/11/2026

If bedbugs were the size of beagles, they would be easy to find!
Bed Bug Awareness Week!
Greetings from Dakota Bedbug Detection and This-Is-A-Bedbug Thursday!

The diagram below should help.
Eggs - The size and color of salt, but tubular in shape.
1st Instar - Prior to feeding, white and translucent. After feeding it will have a small rust-colored spot in its abdomen.
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Instars - Characterized by a pale yellow, translucent body and a rust-colored abdomen.
5th Instar - Body can vary from burnt-orange to rusty-brown and about the size of an apple seed.
Adult - Body is a rusty-brown with dark striations going across the abdomen.
If you see one of these, call us.
Like & Follow DBD for more helpful information & Be on the lookout tomorrow for Freaked-Out Friday!

06/10/2026

Bed Bug Awareness Week
What-2-Look-4-Wednesday from Dakota Bedbug Detection!!
"So, I followed all the guidance from Travel Tip Tuesday. When I looked at the mattress this is what I saw. What am I looking at?"
Those dark spots that look like someone took a Sharpie marker to the mattress are very likely bedbug p**p, or f***l matter if you prefer. This is an indicator that at some point in time there were bedbugs living on this mattress.
Have we grossed you out yet?
For more information or help, call DBD.
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Up next - This is a bedbug Thursday!

06/10/2026

These guys are doing amazing work in Minnesota!!

To kick off Bed Bug Awareness Week, we'd first like to introduce you to the team behind Dakota Bedbug Detection - Twin Cities.

Meet Brendon and Kelly Jongeward, and canine Buster! 🐾

We are a company based in Andover, MN, specializing in bedbug detection, inspection, prevention, and education. We combine thorough visual inspections with the incredible scent detection abilities of Buster, our certified bedbug detection canine, who is trained to locate bedbugs at any stage of their life cycle—from egg to adult.

✔ Serving Minnesota for 2 Years
✔ National Entomological Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA) Certified
✔ Reliable Canine & Visual Inspections
✔ Residential & Commercial Services
✔ Education-Focused & Solution-Oriented
✔ Bedbugs Only — No Other Insects or Pests
✔ Locally Owned & Operated

We are proudly affiliated with Dakota Bedbug Detection in Sioux Falls, SD, a company founded by an entomologist that has been providing professional bedbug detection services throughout the Midwest for more than 15 years.

We understand that identifying the presence of bedbugs is the critical first step toward effective treatment and elimination. That's why we're proud to bring these specialized services to communities throughout Minnesota—helping customers detect bedbug activity, gain peace of mind, and access reliable information when it matters most.

Whether you're a frequent traveler, homeowner, property manager, hotel, healthcare facility, or business owner, we're here to help!

06/09/2026

Bedbug Awareness Week!!
Travel Tip Tuesday from Dakota Bedbug Detection
If you can't pack your own Bedbug Detection Dog when you take a trip, here are some tips to help....
Preparation
1) If you traveled recently, use a flashlight and visually inspect your suitcase. Since you already have a flashlight, you might as well pack it.
2) Pack a couple garbage bags to isolate your dirty clothes or anything you might be concerned about.
Arrival
1) Place everything you brought on top of the dresser or in the bathroom (avoid the bed and the luggage rack).
2) If there is a bedspread and blanket, rather than a white duvet with a removable cover, remove them from the bed and place them in a corner of the room away from the bed and your belongings. Now use your flashlight to look for bedbugs. Focus on the piping on the edge of the mattress and boxspring.
Returning Home
1) Empty your luggage before bringing it to your bedroom (e.g., garage, mud room, laundry room).
2) If you have concerns, put your clean clothes in the dryer and run it for 15 minutes as hot as the clothes will allow. Wash and dry all dirty clothes and check the lint trap of the dryer for dead bedbugs.
Call DBD if you have concerns!
Follow & Like for more information during Bedbug Awareness Week. Next up - What to look for Wednesday!

06/08/2026

Bed Bug Awareness Week
Meet DBD Monday
Dakota Bedbug Detection has been in business since 2011.
We are a canine detection company based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Our dogs (Bindi & Benson), are certified through the National Entomological Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA).
Our handlers (Denise & Greg), will bring the dogs in to your situation and allow them to use their incredible noses to sniff-out the presence of bed bugs. Denise and Greg will also visually inspect in those areas inaccessible to our dogs.
When complete, we will provide possible solutions based on the outcome of our search.

06/08/2026

June 8-14 is Bed Bug Awareness Week.
Each day Dakota Bedbug Detection will provide information to help you protect yourself, your family, and your home.
So like and follow us to make sure you don’t miss anything!