About Us

Dan Hernandez and Nips

The K9's

Liz Kilroy Hernandez with DJ Jones
The K9's
Liz Kilroy Hernandez with DJ Jones

What is Canine Scent Detection?
Canine Scent Detection has long been proven and trusted by military and law enforcement agencies. According to research performed by the University of Florida, canines like ours that are certified by the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA) average 97% accuracy in the detection of live bed bugs and viable eggs. By comparison, human visual inspections are estimated at only 30-40% accuracy. Canine Scent Detection is a cutting edge approach to the home and commercial bed bug inspection industry, capable of targeting treatments only to infested areas – keeping your costs and exposure to chemicals to a minimum.
Training & Certifications
Nip It is based in Northeast Ohio, and our two Canine Scent Detection Teams travel extensively to locations wherever our services are needed. Our teams are graduates of the J&K Training Academy’s rigorous training program, whose work has been recognized by The Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, University of Florida News, and Fox News, among others. We are highly reliable and discreet, and provide unbiased findings because we’re independent from any pest management or remediation firms.
Nips and handler Dan Hernandez have been a NESDCA certified bed bug scent detection team since December 2010. Nips is a spunky Jack Russell/ Beagle mix is a “Pepe dog” trained by J & K Canine Academy, owned and operated by Pepe Peruyuero, a nationally recognized leader in the canine scent detection field. Nips and Dan have re-certified with the independent scent detection accreditation association, NESDCA, every year since the initial certification in December 2010, most recently in April 2021.
