Scott Palatnik

Hi, my name is Scott Palatnik. I started Long Island Bedbug Inspections & Long Island Bedbug Exterminators after a personal experience and close call with bed bugs. So I understand how my customers feel, and what it is going to take to get rid of them.

As everybody knows they are not easy to eliminate.

That is where we come in.

Scott & His NESDCA-Certified Detection Dog

Scott Palatnik didn’t just learn about bed bugs from a manual—he started Long Island Bedbug Inspections and Exterminators after his own terrifying close call with an infestation. He knows exactly how overwhelming and stressful it feels when your home is invaded. For over 16 years, Scott has channeled that firsthand empathy into providing New York City and Long Island with the highest standard of pest elimination, ensuring no customer has to fight this battle alone.

The Elite NESDCA-Certified Detection Dog

Scott doesn't work alone. He partners with an elite scent-detection dog that holds a prestigious NESDCA (National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association) certification. Out of the entire state of New York, our dog is 1 of only 5 nationally certified NESDCA dogs.

The $2,000 Test: Proving True Accuracy

NESDCA certification is not a casual weekend training course; it is one of the most grueling, scientifically rigorous exams in the pest control industry. To pass the $2,000 certification test, the dog and handler must navigate four separate, highly scrutinized hotel rooms and successfully pinpoint hidden bed bug scent vials in under 20 minutes. Only dogs that prove absolute precision under these strict conditions earn the badge.

Why This Matters to You

Many pest control companies will bring an uncertified dog into your home. The risks of this are high: if an uncertified dog gives a false alert, you end up paying for a costly, unnecessary treatment. If the dog misses the bugs, your infestation continues to multiply in the shadows.

Our NESDCA-certified dog removes the guesswork. We back up our canine's elite nose with absolute transparency: when our dog alerts to a scent, Scott personally inspects the furniture to locate the physical bug and show it to you. Whether you have 1 bug or 50, you will see exactly what you are dealing with, guaranteeing you never pay for a treatment you don't actually need.

Ready for peace of mind? Call 516-619-6149 today for a free phone assessment.For more than 16 years, Scott has been finding and eliminating bed bugs across NYC and Long Island, and he does it with a detection dog that has passed one of the toughest tests in the industry.

Our dog is certified by the NESDCA (National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association) and is 1 of only 5 nationally certified NESDCA dogs in New York State.

What NESDCA Certification Takes

NESDCA certification is not a weekend course. The test alone costs about $2,000. To pass, the dog has to search 4 hotel rooms and find the hidden bed bug scent vials within 20 minutes. Only dogs and handlers who pass earn the certification.

Why It Matters to You

Plenty of companies bring in a dog that has never been certified. If that dog gives a false alert, you pay for a treatment you don't need. If it misses bugs, the problem keeps growing. A NESDCA-certified dog has proven itself under strict test conditions.

And when our dog alerts, Scott personally goes through the furniture to find the bug and show it to you, so you know exactly what you are dealing with, whether it is 1 bug or 50.

Call 516-619-6149 for a free phone assessment.