About Us

Radical Solutions, LLC is a professional bed bug detection service company that utilizes canines professionally trained and certified by the master trainer Bill Whitstine. We exist to help you rid your business, shelter, school, or private residence of bed bugs. Our professional members are dedicated to ensuring your success.

Since we are a privately contracted service, we work under your discretion with or without legal involvement. Our professional and certified dog handler teams act with your confidentialty in mind, because we understand the complications that undue publicity can cause.

About the Dog Handlers

Radical Solutions, LLC has 5 dog handlers that work with canines "Target and Energi"  All our dog handlers are trained by the Master Trainer, Bill Whistine at the Florida Canine Academy.

About the Dogs-Take a Look at Us!

Radical Solutions canines "Target and Energi" are beagles trained at the Florida Canine Academy.  The smaller the dog the more easily they can fit into tight spaces to detect unwanted guests.

For a consultation to discuss options suitable to your needs, contact Radical Solutions!

Bill Whitstine (CMT) owns and operates the Florida Canine Academy, which trains bomb, drug, money, weapons, termite, mold and accelerant detection canine teams. Five years ago, Bill identified the growing problem of mold in homes and businesses and worked with researchers to further investigate the possibility that dogs could be trained to detect molds. Recently, Bill founded Mold Dog, a subsidiary of the Florida Canine Academy, to train, certify and sell mold-detecting dogs.

Bill has been a leader in the field of canine training since 1989 when he was the first person to attend the Maine State Police Canine Academy in Accelerant Detection. Bill is the author of the only published book on accelerant detection canines and was the founding president of the Canine Accelerant Detection Association as well as the International Termite Detector Dog Association, which are both international organizations. Bill has been featured on over nine shows, including several segments on the Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  What breeds of dogs can be used to detect bedbugs?

Just like with bombs or drugs, many different breeds of dogs can be trained to detect bedbugs. Hunting breeds are great tracker dogs - particularly effective are Labs, Border Collies, Jack Russell Terriers, Aussies, Beagles and other combinations of these breeds.

Question:  What are the general characteristics you look for when choosing to train a bed bug dog?

Bill looks for dogs that are friendly, energetic, intelligent and have plenty of drive.

Question:  How old are the dogs you train?

Bill looks for dogs that are 10 months to 3 years old.

Question:  How many years will a bed bug dog be able to work?

Eight to ten years, barring any physical or other difficulties.

Question:  How long does it take to train a bed bug dog?

It takes between 600 and 800 hours of individual training to completely train a dog to accurately detect bedbugs.

Question:  Where does Bed Bug Dog get its dogs?

Bill rescues most of the dogs he trains from the Humane Society of North Pinellas in Florida. However, Bill will also train owner pets provided the pet meets certain personality and instinct criteria.

Question:  Does a Bedbug Dog need ongoing testing and evaluation to essentially stay “calibrated”?

Yes. Upon completion of the initial training period, the dog is certified to detect and pinpoint bedbugs. Thereafter, each Bedbug Dog receives quarterly testing and annual recertification.

Why Use a BedBug Dog?

    1.   Less Expensive.   

Bedbug detection Dogs generate quicker and more accurate results, which leads to lower remediation costs for homeowners and insurers. For schools, hotels, commercial and government buildings, cost savings can be quite substantial.

      2.    Cutting-Edge Technology.  

The "Nose" is cutting-edge technology and the latest trend in the home inspection industry. It's the only inspection tool that can detect and pinpoint sources of bedbugs - critical information for lowering costs.

      3.    Proven and Trusted.  

"Man's best friend" has been used for years by military and law enforcement agencies to detect bombs and drugs, among other things.

      4.    Dogs are Honest.  

Dogs are trained to work for food and love... and NOT for profits.

      5.    Greater Peace of Mind.  

Research  supports that if the dog finds bedbugs, there's a high statistical probability you should investigate further. If the dog doesn't find bedbugs, you can know with greater certainty that your home, office or school is safe from bedbugs.

      6.    Hard Workers.  

In Germany, government authorities have found that a typical office building search of approximately 200 rooms can take one dog eight hours to complete.

      7.    Effective Problem Solvers.  

For REALTORS® concerned about escrow timelines, Bedbug Dogs can quickly and more accurately inspect a home, which gives both parties the feedback they need to quickly and effectively resolve issues.