I honestly cannot recommend Scent Tek enough! If you're looking for absolute peace of mind, do yourself a favor and ask for Jeff. From the very start, the communication was top-notch. Jeff kept me updated on his exact arrival time, which I appreciated so much because it's rare to find someone so punctual and respectful of your time. The whole process was fascinating, especially watching the inspection dog work. I was beyond impressed with how thorough and well-trained the dog was--it's honestly incredible to see that level of accuracy in action. It gave me so much more confidence than a standard visual inspection ever could. Jeff is an absolute pro. He was incredibly friendly, personable and courteous, but what really stood out was his willingness to educate me. He took the time to explain everything about bed bug behavior and what to look for, never making me feel rushed or like just another appointment. His level of customer service, knowledge and attention to detail is honestly rare these days. He was extremely thorough, checking every possible spot, and his professional attitude made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. I'm so impressed with this company's promptness and professionalism. I'd highly recommend Scent Tek and Jeff to anyone in a heartbeat. Five stars all the way! read more

It's been a little over a decade, but having required Scent Tek's services again, I do feel like a review update is owed them, given how much has changed with the business. And, while I absolutely hate that I needed to do anything bedbug related again, I do appreciate the huge step up in my experience here! The previous tech I use retired from the bedbug dog sniffing service at some point during COVID, which brought me back to Scent Tek as one of the few services in the Bay without a conflict of interest (a.k.a. also being a pest control company). Turns out that the original owners and dogs of Scent Tek had also retired as some point, with the business now being run by Jeff and Greg, along with their dogs Murphy and Charlie. Jeff and Murphy ended up being the ones that came out to my place (several times, in fact, given that I got what seemed like a positive hit in a suspect area the first time), and I found the overall experience to be a lot smoother, faster, and communicative than my experience a decade prior. Overall, I can say that, in the unfortunate scenario in which you might need such a service, they're definitely worth reaching out to now! read more

Think you MIGHT have bed bugs? Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call first. Jeff was professional and his dog thorough. Lucky for us, the dog detected no bed bugs and put our mind at ease which gave us a better idea how to go about getting rid of what was biting our daughter. Best money spent and was able to rid of the biting bugs ourselves without having to spend thousands. read more

Thank you Jeff and Murphy! They confirmed we didn't have bed bugs and that was such a huge relief. Super quick, thorough and easy to schedule. Jeff told me they've been pretty busy the last few weeks so reach out ASAP if you're interested in their services! read more

I wanted to express my gratitude for this service. Scent-Tek was recommended to me by Bay Area Bed Bug, since we weren't sure quite what was biting my elderly relative. Felipe of Bay Area Bed Bug said that 9 times out of 10 at this time of year it is carpet beetles, not bed bugs-- but I figured the canine detection was the only way to be sure. Upon seeing the bites, Jeff of Scent-Tek immediately said they didn't look like bed bug bites-- and that they might very well be rat mites. They did a thorough sniff of the house, confirming no bedbugs. (Also, he knew what to look for around the bed, and there were none of those traces visually either.) He recommended having the attic and crawl space checked for decaying rodent bodies and sealing all notable entrances. Sure enough, after he left, my relative found a rat trap she had set in the crawl space and forgotten about! Gross! I'm awfully grateful that in the space of 24 hours we were able to put a definitive end to this misery. The price seems incredibly fair for the quick resolution provided-- and all the time my relative won't waste on misdirected bedbug treatments and angst. (And kudos to Bay Area Bed Bug for suggesting Scent-Tek rather than scheduling a pointless visit.) I now consider canine detection a precious resource. read more

Great confirmed we did not have bed bugs and saved us the trouble of fumigating. Very easy to schedule

Greg and Jeff were extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful. They also were well priced. I'd use them again if a future need arose. Thanks! read more

Wow! I read the reviews and decided to book an appointment with Scent Tek. So easy to do online. Immediate response with confirmation including the name of the person assigned to the job, Jeff. Jeff texted, called and emailed me to confirm and he showed up right on time with his delightful dog, Murphy. He stayed outside the door to get Murphy in the right mode and told me to not engage with Murphy so that he stays focused on the job at hand. NO TREATS!!! After 10 minutes at the door Jeff came in with Murphy and led the way through the entire house with me following but not distracting because Murphy might think I have treats. An amazing and very thorough process. BTW, Jeff is very knowledgable about the behavior of these bugs. Learned a lot from him. Fortunately for me Murphy did not find any bedbugs and was very agitated because unfortunately for him that meant no treats. He kept looking just to make sure there might be a find with a treat involved. I did feel a bit sorry for Murphy as I bid goodbye from my now confirmed bedbug free zone. Another wonderful service from Scent Tek came in the invoice they sent to me via email on follow up and it had thorough instructions on how to avoid bedbugs on your travels. I am very impressed with their customer focused approach. Great job! read more

I booked them and they are happy to take the money without a thorough inspection. I was told there was no bed bugs in my apartment after my roommate came back from camping. This led to a delay in treatment as my roommate kept getting bit days after the inspection. We took the mattress off the bed frame and we saw multiple bed bugs on the mattress and bed frame. Would not recommend! read more

Great Service! Quick and Efficient! Reliable! I wanted to express how pleased and reassured I am after my appointment with Jeff and Murphy, the canine. It was such a relief to know that my house is bed bug-free! I really appreciated how informative Jeff was, taking the time to thoroughly explain how I can prevent bed bugs in the future. It was clear that he truly cares about ensuring I feel comfortable and confident about the process. I also found it incredibly helpful when Jeff demonstrated how Murphy would react if there were any bed bugs in the house. That hands-on approach made all the difference in helping me feel at ease. read more

Kevin is great. All my questions were answered. I would hire him again. It was good work.

Greg and Jeff, and their dogs Charlie and Murphy respectively, are the best! They've done bedbug inspections three times for me now (Greg with Charlie twice, Jeff with Murphy once most recently). In each case, I'd gotten bug bites that I found suspicious, and had the possibility of bedbug exposure. Fortunately, all three times I passed inspection without bedbugs. Both Greg and Jeff were responsive to my calls and texts and able to offer me an appointment quickly. They were both on time, friendly, respectful of the property -- as were Charlie and Murphy. They took the time to do a thorough inspection and to explain to me bedbugs and other bugs that feed on humans. I tend to ask alot of questions (because the more I understand, the more I can either identify a problem or feel peace of mind), and Jeff and Greg were both patient and helpful in answering my questions. Charlie and Murphy are both obedient dogs and seemed to take their job seriously. Additionally, I found the prices quite reasonable, especially for a somewhat large house. I've never owned a dog (believe it or not!) but I found both Charlie and Murphy to be well-behaved, motivated, and absolutely adorable. I recommend these guys without hesitation! Thank you Jeff and Greg! Thank you Murphy and Charlie! read more

Great experience! We concluded it was likely not bedbugs, and he suggested other possibilities as well, and tips on how to solve for them.

It was very easy to schedule online for next day appointment, Greg was super prompt, happily did minor extra things, was really pleasant with a really nice dog Charlie, who behaved with great professionalism except for a little excess interest in dirty socks. Both radiated honesty. Extremely considerate as visitors to the household. I was told ahead of time they would inspect a house of any size, and I also checked out our two cars. All for a quoted 225 bucks. read more

We recently contacted Jeff on a weekend, panicking that we had bed bugs after we discovered that my son had a series of bites on his back. While awaiting a call back, I scheduled an appt online. He called us back very quickly. After describing our situation, he told us that he didn't think we had bedbugs & figured out that our son was likely bitten by mites (from laying on grass at soccer practice). He advised us to cancel the appt with him. He said I can come out and do it if you want, but I really don't think you have bed bugs and I don't think you need me. He generously spent 10-15 min on the phone with us and, most importantly, was honest! Many businesses would have come out anyway and charged us a fee for a service we didn't need, but he didn't. We really appreciated his advice and honesty. It's been over 2 weeks and no more bites, confirming he was likely bitten at soccer practice. Thank you Jeff for your expertise, time and honesty. We really appreciate it. read more

Bed bug scare! After a trip up the coast, all of a sudden I had all of these itchy bites all over my body. I called Orkin and they came out the same day, said I had bed bugs (only checked 1 bedroom), quoted me $4,000 for heat treatment, and encourage me to sign a contract right away. Ha! I wasn't born yesterday! I sensed a scam. . . I called Scent-Tek. Trained sniffer dogs are unbeatable when it comes to detecting bed bugs. Dogs' sense of smell is like 1,000 better than humans and they do not confuse scents. Greg came with his trained dog, Charlie (adorable!) and they found NO bed bugs. I trust them. Scent Tek ONLY does inspections, not services, so they are objective and have no incentive to find bed bugs if there are none. Thank goodness. Even if you have bed bugs, they give you excellent advice for how to move forward. This is the company you should contact if you are concerned that you have bed bugs. read more

This is the second time we've used them in two years and it was worth it. We even got a discount because we were using their service again. Thank god, it was nothing, but Jeff and and his dog Murphy were so thorough. Price was decent and it was for sure worth the peace of mind. I will definitely use again if I need too. Thank you again for coming over! read more

Highly recommend Scent Tek. Our daughter's apartment had bed bugs and we were worried she may have brought them with her when she visited! Jeff and Murphy did a thorough inspection and thankfully didn't find anything. Super professional and extremely knowledgeable. Thankful for Scent Tek - gave us piece of mind. read more

Excellent visit. Outstanding service. Highly recommended. Great dog. They found no bed bugs. They said that we probably have rat mites, not bed bugs. Polite, efficient, supportive. Definitely five stars! read more

Jeff (Murphy's handler) and Murphy (the Sherlock hound of bedbugs) were the most wonderful duo to hire for bedbug inspection! So well behaved and professional as well as kind, informative, and knowledgable. We were among the lucky ones who came up with no bedbug finds (thank goodness!) Peace of mind was worth every penny spent. Thank you Scent Tek! Your the best! read more

Awesome service, our technician and his dog were courteous. He put on footies before stepping foot into our house and I greatly appreciate that! Murphy the dog did our inspection and he did a good job sniffing every corner of our house for potential bed bugs. Overall, it was a great experience and will consider these guys again if we ever have another scare. read more

Competitive pricing, thorough inspection, and flexible scheduling. Their service was well-worth the peace of mind of knowing me and my family are safe from being bit. Jeff was very knowledgeable and thorough with his inspection, flipping the couch to inspect, and checking the baseboards and outlets, unlike inspectors from other companies who only checked around the bed. I would use this company again. read more

I had a bed bug scare at work and wanted to be absolutely certain I didn't bring anything home. Scent Tek was recommended to me by a coworker and I was able to get an appointment on the same day that I called in! Greg was informative, fast, and walked me through the entire inspection process. He also informed me that I could reach out to Scent Tek any time in the future if I had any other questions or concerns about bugs. Wonderful service! PS: Good news - I don't have bed bugs! read more

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Jeff was informative about bed bugs and put my concerns at ease. He was very thorough when searching the house with Murphy and assured me we did not have any bed bugs. He also let me know what could have been biting me. I really appreciate this company and will use them again in the future. read more

I talked to Greg and he was very helpful, very informative, very courteous. He was able to tell, through a video my son recorded, that without a doubt, we had bedbugs and that we shouldn't waste the money on his fee for an inspection. Then he advised us on which pest control companies he thought we could trust to do a good job. They all had excellent Yelp reviews. I would definitely be a loyal repeat customer, but I hope I never have to call him again. So CALL SCENT TEK FIRST!!! Thanx again, Greg. read more

This was my second time in 6 years hiring Scent Teks services. Very professional and gave me peace knowing I did not bring back bed bugs with me from my most recent trip read more

Greg, Charlie, and Scent Tek are amazing! My wife and I were getting bites so I gave them a call. Greg and Charlie were able to swing by just a few hours later to check things out. Thankfully Charlie didn't detect any bed bugs and Greg was super knowledgable about what our actual bug issue might be. Highly recommend them! read more

Jeff and Greg are amazing--such kind, quick service within two hours of my first call. Even though it turned out I did not have bed bugs in my house, I am so grateful for the peace of mind I have now. I highly recommend this company. read more

I called and spoke to Greg today and was thoroughly impressed. While I didn't need him to come by as I already had a confirmed bug issue, he was quick to point me in the right direction to find the help I need. Highly recommend this guy if you need to find out what kind of infestation you may have. He's a good one! read more

Could not reccomend this company more. So grateful for Jeff and Lab Murphy. Jeff has an extensive knowledge about pests and helped to guide us to how to solve our issue. Murphy did not detect bed bugs, and with all the peices of the puzzle, Jeff was able to point us to what might be biting us... (mites). He gave me some great suggestions and guidance and made me feel at ease knowing there are things we can do to help resolve the issue. On top of it, Murphy is the cutest lab, and excellent at his job. Grateful for them both! read more

Scent Tek is terrific. Using their service to have a scent dog walk through my house to indicate whether I had bedbugs and where was very worthwhile. Greg was terrific--was thorough and explained everything so I would know how to proceed. Since the dog did identify bedbugs I then engaged Bay Area Bed Bugs (also great) for the treatment and Greg's information very helpful in that process. read more

Great service. I described what I thought was a bed bug to a man at Scent Tek yesterday. He laughed, said he didn't think it was a bed bug, and told me I didn't need an inspection. I appreciate his honesty! FYI their rates are: $175 for an inspection of a bedroom + living area. $25 for any additional rooms. They can do weekday daytime inspections. read more

Greg and Charlie are amazing!!! I was concerned about having bedbugs when our downstairs neighbor moved out and left all her furniture and things and shortly after I started waking up with strange bites. I found Scent tek on yelp and they were exactly what we needed to know for sure if we had them or not. They came out ASAP and Charlie did his thing and it was so cool to watch! He sniffed every inch and corner and didnt miss any spots! Thankfully there were zero bedbugs! Greg is a really great person, he was extremely patient with us and answered all of our questions in detail and he also told us why I might be getting bites abd gave us some great advice. He also let us pet Charlie for a bit which was super cool because we just loved him. We are extremely happy customers with peace of mind and are so thankful for Greg and Charlie with Scent Tek! read more

Expensive, but worth it! This was my first of three inspections, because I wanted to be able to pinpoint the exact locations in a very large house. They don't do the actual pest eradication, so I felt that their judgement would be particularly impartial. Quick and thorough. read more

Jeff was quick to respond to calls and texts, and arrived right on time. We were concerned that we might have brought bedbugs home with us from a trip. Jeff's amazing dog, Murphy, was incredible to watch in action- the nose that knows! Murphy thoroughly inspected our house and declared us bed bug free. Jeff also showed us live bedbugs, their eggs, and their poop, which was good to see what these things actually looked like, instead of some picture on the internet. Then he put Murphy in our bathroom, briefly, and hid the live,sealed and bagged bed bugs in a different room,and Murphy went right to them, and alerted him. It was all so interesting! Jeff was a wealth of information on other causes of our bites, and what we might try. I would highly recommend his services. read more

We were concerned we might have fleas or bed bugs. Scent Tek responded in a timely manner and brought their highly trained dog to inspect for bed bugs and Scent Tek staff also visually looked at all of the beds, mattresses, headboards and bedding. No sign of bed bugs thank goodness!! read more

Quick same day inspection, found out it wasnt bed bugs, recommended services to treat the issue and at home remedies until the treatment could take place. Could not ask for more. Would highly recommend, if nothing else for your peace of mind. read more

Again I can't say enough about how amazing these guys are. Showed up on time, smart, polite and professional. They know their stuff and explained what they were doing, why and how we can detect bed bugs in the future. Conclusion, no bugs!!! We call another big company that starts with O and ends with CAN, they blew us off the first day, showed up late the next day... and said we totally have bed bugs and needed a $1k+ service. read more

Greg and Charlie were a dynamic duo! They thoroughly inspected my home and did an amazing job. They also gave me pro tips on what to do if I end up having any other invasive critters for the future. I highly recommend them and they do excellent work. I also noticed a handful of other pest control companies use them to inspect as well! read more

I got the dog walkthrough, overall it gave us some relief that we didn't bring home bed bugs.