Chris Goggin doesn’t like the title “inventor,” despite the fact that nearly two dozen patents list him as one. He prefers “innovator.” Either way, the Wilmington, North Carolina, mechanical engineer and former product developer — his résumé includes military missile electronics, the George Foreman Spin Fryer, and fuel-tank mechanisms for the F-22 Raptor jet recognizes the need for a new device when he sees one. Two years ago, as more and more people began waking up with itchy, red welts on their body, he realized the world needed a cheap and effective way to detect bedbugs.
The notorious insects, which reemerged in the U.S. about 10 years ago after a 50-year hiatus are extremely difficult to find. They can hide in the folds or cracks of nearly any object. Unlike cockroaches and mice, bedbugs don’t respond to poison-laced baits or bombs. Exterminators must deliver poisons more directly, so pinpointing the insects’ exact location is vital in stamping out an infestation. During a typical inspection, an exterminator may spend up to an hour per room seeking bedbugs out. Goggin’s Bed Bug Detective does the same job in 15 minutes.
The device replicates the way dogs pick up scents, enabling it to sniff out bedbug pheromones, chemicals that insects use to communicate with one another. Dogs’ olfactory system allows them to recognize even the faintest of scents. In recent years, well-trained bedbug-detecting pups have proven their ability to recognize bedbug pheromones with 98 percent accuracy in a controlled study. Goggin’s cocker spaniel, Nina, acted as a model by lending the device her unique “sniff cadence,” the rhythm dogs use to breathe in an odor. The snuffling pulls a scent into the smaller of a dog’s two olfactory chambers; over time, faint aromas build up in the chamber and become recognizable to the animal.

Goggin’s electronic version uses CO2 and methane sensors, as well as a proprietary pheromone detector, to pinpoint bedbugs to within one square inch, from a distance three times as far away as a dog could. The device can also tell the bugs’ sex. The handheld unit will go on sale this year for $200. Goggin says a new model that works for a wider variety of pests, including cockroaches, ants and mice, is on the way.
Name: Bed Bug Detective
Inventor: Chris Goggin
Time: 1.5 years
Cost: $500,000
UPDATE, September 2012: The detector, called The Bed Bug Detective when this article was first published but more recently sold under the trade name The Electronic Dog Nose, claimed to detect bed bugs through a proprietary set of sensors. These sensors, said Goggin, were chemically sensitive to the bugs’ pheromones and expired CO2/methane. The device is intended to mimic the noses of specially trained bed-bug-sniffing dogs (although it isn’t entirely clear what exactly the dogs smell when they identify bed bugs).
Since the article published, several bed bug experts, including entomologists and pest control operators, have come forward with concerns about Goggin’s claims. One has run tests on the product with negative results. Others remain highly skeptical. Consumers have also written the magazine with complaints on the product, mostly noting unfulfilled orders and slow responses from the company.
Because of these reports, Popular Science requested a unit last March for independent testing. We are still waiting on it, although Goggin says it will arrive within the next 10 days. Until we have the unit in hand and have had an independent researcher test it, we can’t verify the inventor’s claims. Readers should not take our article as an endorsement of The Electronic Dog Nose or any other bed bug sensing device sold by Mr. Goggin.
If and when Popular Science receives a unit and has it tested, we will publish a follow-up.
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Could be a useful tool for colleges and universities, but the article seemed to imply that the intended user is a professional exterminator--as it did not provide any information about how to deliver poisons. If my assumption is correct, this product may not be available to the general public. Is that the reason for the absence of the manufacturer or company which is making it?
I am interested in purchasing this product can you tell me where ?
I work for a nonprofit co. with many dorm type buildings
i am liscensed to treat for bedbugs using thermapure at this time we use dogs to sniff them out. this product could help . Please send any information to gc99miner@verizon.net
So far the only way to really kill these little bed bugs is using really strong pesticides. And while we can kill them, it’s not so great to be laying our skin, back on the bed with these strong pesticides. I hope soon they find some kind of attractant, trap and kill these bugs, that aren’t as hazardous to humans. I really appreciate the development of the electronic bug locator. In this lest pesticides do have to be used, by knowing exactly where the bugs are.
Would you please clarify the criteria for qualifying for these awards and the judging process, particularly for the bed bug detection device?
If this device worked as described in the article, it would be a quantum leap in the fight against bed bugs, which is now quite arduous and filled with uncertainty. For example, people who are about to move to a new home but discover bed bugs in their current one, or who need to move because their current building has an intractable problem, need to determine which of their belongings is harboring even a single stray insect. Ultimately, people pay thousands of dollars for gas fumigation, abandon property or transfer bed bugs to their new home and neighbors. With a maintenance-free hand held device, not susceptible to fatigue or subtle handler biasing (as dogs can be), this becomes a less onerous issue.
Was this award given for a device that was convincingly demonstrated to expert judges to work? Or, is Popular Science going on the inventor's statement? Or, is the award for "concept"?
Can such a device be brought to market in 2011 and sold for $200? When companies with the "economies of scale" like Apple or Samsung struggle to bring to market evolutionary devices and sell them for $500, can a solo inventor pull it off and sell his for $200? And as it serves a unique and critical purpose, why price it so low? A Colorado inventor created a relatively low-tech device (the Pack-Tite) which is used to gently bake items known or suspected to harbor bed bugs (bed bugs die at around 115-125F). It sells for $300. People will pay multiples of that for a device that tells you if an item even requires treatment.
The ink is barely dry on the story of a device called the "ADE-651" explosives detector. A small hand-held device, it sold for $15,000-60,000 and was purchased by, among others, security forces in Iraq. Investigators found the item to be an empty plastic box containing a merchandise security RFID tag. British Authorities are prosecuting the producers of this device and banned its export.
Are we witnessing a breakthrough product, something useful, but limited in ability (as similar termite CO2 detectors are), or a re-hash of the ADE-651? Is this invention market-ready, or is it, like many concepts that have graced PS (which I've enjoyed all my life), just a concept?
By granting this award, you've raised expectations. Fairly soon, people will be recommending to those fighting or fearing bed bugs to "just get a bed bug detective device". Hoteliers whose guests just found bed bugs will tell this to their guests. Landlords whose tenants just found bed bugs. Workplaces. Will there be a $200 (or even $1,000) device that will solve their problem and soon?
I hope this will be available to everyone at an affordable price. If only professionals can get a hold of this they will of course charge a fortune for it's use. Professionals are already charging more than the average lower income individuals can afford for bed bug extermination. If you are lower income and get bed bugs you pretty much have to live with them due to the high costs of bed bug products and services. Something needs to be available to all, so that bed bugs can be eradicated again once and for all. No one should have to live with bed bugs.
There is another similar personal bed bug detector product that just came on the market.
Before I decided to advertise the BBD-100, I spoke to the inventor, an experienced pest control expert, about the technology and science behind using the unit to detect BB's unique biological signature. The same ones mentioned in the article above. I then researched his explanation to see if the unit could be used by folks contemplating a local or long distance relocation.
The science is real. The same type of biotechnology using insects or animal byproducts has been used for years to detect other, more destructive pests found in building and properties throughout the world!
I then spoke to several entomologists who've been testing various new products that use some of the unique biological signatures of cimicidae to easily and inexpensively detect their presence in all life stages.
The experts familiar with the BBD-100 lab-test results confirm that the claims made by the inventor and manufacturer are accurate, IF THE UNIT IS USED AS DIRECTED!
The unit just became commercially available in late April, 2011, so it's probably still way too early to have a large body of consumer feedback from individual owners or companies who've tested the product in a real-world environment.
Since the experts maintain that early detection IS THE BEST KEY to effective critter control, however, these new products are non-intrusive, affordable applications that have a relatively low cost of operation.
And, best of all, these new type of electronic detection units are small enough to fit into a pocket or purse.
Visit my relocation related blog at RELO Roundtable and click on the bed bug category to review my personal bed bug detector article and related resources.
Thank you Popular Science for all the great invention articles! As all I am sure would agree it's appreciated to be recognized by you're peers for something you enjoy doing.
Some answers to comments;
The Bed Bug Detective is an all new product designed specifically from the ground up to detect Bed Bugs, as stated it is an electronic nose that senses organic compounds (pheromones) and in-organic gases such as CO2 and CH4.
It is a simple low cost solution that will be available to both commercial and retail consumers. -Chris
Pay attention closely everyone. The man in this article, Chris Goggin proclaims he does not like the title "inventor" and with good reason, because he did not invent this bed bug detector. Thanks Chris Goggin for being honest about one thing, true, you are not an inventor, oh wait, you are an inventor of lies! In fact, Chris Goggin is currently being sued for patent infringement because he stole this idea from a true inventor who has worked very hard over the years to bring a device to the masses that can detect bed bugs. Chris Goggin is a fake and will be held in the court of law very soon for his fraudulent activity and patent thievery. Chris Goggin also does not have a single patent on this so called bed bug detector and his unit has not even been tested. In fact if you talk to the few people unlucky enough to have bought his unit you will come to find that it does not work accurately like the real detection device, the (BBD-100). Beware of this man, Chris Goggin and hold yourself to an honorable standard and steer clear of this thief. The one and only bed bug detection unit is the BBD-100 and this is a fact.
Sincerely,
Entemology Man
If you have or suspect bedbugs, get some "food grade" diatomaceous earth (pet stores, etc.). Sprinkle thinly around beds and near likely traffic/hiding places. Over (a fairly short period of) time, the bugs walk over it and pick up microscopic sharp shards which scrape and puncture their exoskeletons and joints, causing them to bleed/dehydrate and die.
Non-toxic, no smell, can be left in place as long as desired. Saved my a## after transporting a few from a severely infested apt. building that had been cleared 4X with heavy fumigation, and poison sprays around baseboards. Lost some of my favorite pieces of furniture because they couldn't be sure of clearing them.
The bugs were back within a month of the last "extermination".
Started getting bites in my new digs, but had read about DE, and bought some; didn't know about 'food grade' so bought and used the garden/outdoor variety, based on ocean diatoms instead of freshwater ones, but it worked fine.
Now if only I could get rid of the phantom bugs my brain insists it feels on me from time to time at night! (I know they're phantom because there are no bites, and you can't feel the little sneaks on your skin anyhow.)
I am also very familiar with the BBD-100. This bed bug detector is amazing and is lab tested unlike the unit by Chris Goggin. I am a distributor for the BBD-100 and have come to find out that Chris Goggin has is marketing a unit with no patent at all and it has not been lab tested. You can find the real bed bug detector by looking up 'findbedbugsnow' on the internet. The BBD-100 is legit and virtually 100 % accurate when used correctly. If you decide you want to risk your hard earned money with Chris Goggin's so called invention ask him first what his pantent number is on the unit and I guarantee he will not have one. Also, ask him what kind of lab testing his unit has undergone and I guarantee he will not have an answer. Bed bugs are infesting the U.S. so trust your hard earned dollar with the BBD-100, the real BED BUG detector!
I would have to say that I am not aware of any lawsuits, complaints, problems of any kind against myself or my product/technology not sure where that is coming from?
If that were true I would imagine this person would identify themself or fear they might be held liable, otherwise a cowardly comment in my book.
Some companies sell industrial CO2 leak detectors labeled as termite detectors. Recently some claim it can also detect Bed Bugs at close range. I do not see any test data available for bedbuggs for CO2 detectors.
CO2 is a heavier than air gas and it typically slnks to the floor and may stay in confined spaces making that sensing method by itself somewhat limited to very close range. Methane (density 1.2 kg/m3, 1.2 g/L)and airborne pheromones (with attached alcohol molecules) however are lighter than air and disperse making those types easier to detect at longer distances,in a similar manner to dogs.
That way the hunt for bedbugs can be accomplished in a timely and sensible manner.
Anyone can request test data by e-mailing a request to chrisgoggin2003@yahoo.com.
Sometimes jealousy can be a compliment ;)
-Chris
Very nice try Mr. Goggin but your rhetoric is the truest form of a compliment in itself. For one thing, you still have yet to list your patent information, thus meaning you have no patent on this product because this is not your invention and also the so called methane you detect. Not true, because the methane coming from just one bed bug is minuscle, in fact so minuscle that it disperses into the air so much that only the most advanced methane detectors in the world can detect this. The density of methane is not able to keep the actual methane emitted from one bed bug in the air for your unit to detect, it's impossible. Also, the pheromones that originate from bed bugs is not wind born thus debuncting your device. The pheromones coming from a bed bug are actual chemical trails that are left on the surface from a bed bug. You must of done your research sir as I have many years ago. Now try to explain your device again how it works and let's stick to the facts this time. The truest compliment is when the ignorant defend one's lies. Thank you!
Entemologyman
Thank you all for you're compliments and orders for our product.
Our product is patented and proprietary, US Patent 7,106,188 covers one aspect of the electronic portion and we have several patents pending and proprietary processes for our chemo-receptor.
My attornies had looked into a patent for a termite detector and that patent covers termites in closed areas using a CO2 gas detector which. That patent was found to be invalid and that person has tried to claim it as a bed bug detector as well. This is all public record, anyone can go into the USPTO web site and look up the Moyer patent. It may not even be valid as a termite detector, we strongly believe the USPTO should be informed about that.
Frankly "Entemologyman" who ever you are if you are valid and a real person that can back up what you say you need to identify yourself.
Here I am completly out in the open, even with my picture and you are in hiding? Tell us all who you are what are you afraid of?
There are two (2) types of pheromones contact and airborne, Bed Bugs are amazing creatures and like most insects communicate with these pheromones (all kinds too! Alarm, Safety, Mating),otherwise the dog would need to actually touch them.
How often do you see a Bed Bug Detection dogs "touching" bedbugs? Or bed bug trails? A dog can't touch and sense a pheromone they have to smell them in the air. And they are limited in their feed back and mood.
Now some insects do both touch and "smell" in a way through their antenna, gentals, and mouth through a protein exchange. It's all very interesting stuff, all things aside I am amazed by these creatures so small and packed with capability.
Bed Bug detection dogs can "smell" them at a distance and then home in. The airborne pheromones are volatile and contain alcohol molecules which make them airborne. Otherwise they would not have any distance capability.
The whole idea and benefit to all is innovation and new ideas, the profit can come later, job one is to provide the market place with something better, effective, and low cost.
I suspect that who ever you are is worried that you're pot of gold is at risk, sorry but myself and others are are always looking at the next better idea, we never stop!
Why don't you spend time coming up with you're own better idea and help out some folks rather than wasting yours and everyone eleses time with you're own selfish agenda?
I bought a BB-100 and a Bed Bug Detective after testing both on actual calls the Bed Bug Detective worked perfectly! Search only took 4 minutes and I did not even have to touch anything; the BB-100 from Termite Detection Systems did not work at all what a piece of junk!
Kudos to Chris Goggin, thanks for creating this wonderfull product.Congrats!
I am a licensed engineer in New York and I bought one of these BBD-100 units, took it apart and sure enough all it is a CO2 gas detector.
In my opinion that's fraud for sure those people at TDS are misrepresenting their product as a bed bug detector when all it really is a CO2 gas detector with a phony label on it.
It should not be represented as a bed bug detector, rather what it actually is a CO2 detector that might be used to find alot of things from leaky pipes, open Coca Cola bottles or whatever and maybe bed bugs.
I looked all over and this company does not tell you what their sensors are which is again a misrepresenation of a product.
So this engineer filed a complaint with the North Carolina Sate Attorney Generals office against TDS. They have some explaining to do.
Now I took a look at Mr. Goggin's unit and it is what he says, it actually has three sensors, a CO2, CH4 and his own design chemical compound sensor for pheromones. Pheromones are chemical compounds where CO2 and CH4 (methane) are colorless oderless gases.
To me that seems right, he has designed and built a unit that has hardware elements sufficient to detect these compounds and software that directs these sensors to register the compounds emitted by bed bugs. It even has a color display that gives you indications of these different compounds and even pictures of the bugs themselves on the screen for those who might not know what a bed bug really looks like. The picture shows up when a bed bug is found, nice job and good code.
Of course the professional will know what they look like, more for the casual user.
So it seems to me that Mr. Goggin has a usefull tool whereas these others that popped up are trying to take advantage of people.
For those that might not know what a professional engineer is or does we basically look out for you're public safety whether it be in the bridges or tunnels you drive through, the buildings you work in, and health department matters of all kinds we are there protecting you. State licensed Engineers do not usually comment on products but when we see a wrong being done we are obliglated morally to do what we can to protect people and keep them informed.
Mr. Goggin keep up the good work.
I am employed by the British Pest Control Association (www.bpca.org.uk), the UK body for pest control. We would be very interested to discuss this issue further with Mr Coggin, and in particular to carry out trials with a view to getting some independent research on the efficacy of the product compared to bed bug dogs, pest control technicians, and other products.
I just wanted to comment on the bed bug detective since I recently acquired one to test against the K-9 that I usually use to detect bed bugs. I have a pest control company in the mid west and I have 9 stores serving over 3 counties. I was very curious about the bed bug detective and it’s claim so I put it to the test in several infested areas that I was called to investigate with my K-9. I have to say the bed bug detective has a nice look to it as far as it’s construction but it’s performance was sub par. My K-9 picked up 95 % of the bed bugs that were hidden within about 20 different confined areas but the bed bug detective only picked up the hiding spaces of the bed bugs about 45% of the time. I admit the bed bug detective looks nice but you can’t always judge a book by it’s cover. I actually tried to return the unit but the owner, Mr. Goggin, refused the return so I am stuck with this $200 paper weight. I would be very wary of buying this unit. I have filed a complaint with the state attorney general’s office here in my state of Texas and have come to find out that there are many complaints filed against this man, Mr. Goggin. This is my two cents worth and I do believe he should have had this unit tested and patented before releasing it to the public.
We will try to get to everyones requests for the Bed Bug Detective as quickly as we can, When I can I endeavor to speak to as many of you as possible, it has been the most gratifying experience for me to speak to those I have so far.
At the moment I cannot comment in detail regarding opportunities selling and distributing our product but do send all you're requests to BEDBUGDETECTIVE@yahoo.com our team will respond asap with all you're requests,information, etc and I will chat personally with as many of you as I can.
As far as the hecklers are concerned comment as you wish, it's a free country. I recommend though that you refrain from crossing the line into personal slander or libel. That is a criminal offence. We have identifed the hecklers, you left tracks all too easy.
And no, we did not sell any units in Texas, LOL.
It seems that Mr.Goggin has upset many people. Mr. Goggin, you will be held accountable for more than slander and libel. You will be held accountable for your criminal actions in due time. Slander and libel are the least of your worries. One word for you......Karma!
See my “bed bug dog Lillie” finding bed bugs on YouTube
Here's my only problem: I have called and emailed trying to get more information, because I am SERIOUSLY interested in obtaining one of these - all to no avail. No returned calls or emails. PLEASE, I would like someone to contact me.
Check for our new web page in a few days, we have been swamped with orders, requests ofa ll kinds.
We will contact each and every request.
Chris Goggin PE
Found the website to order it if anyone was wondering where it was at. www.theelectronicdognose.com
Mr. Chris Goggin, if you could please figure out a way to allow your device to sniff out brown recluses I would be most grateful. About two years ago I got bit, on my leg, by one of the many fiddle backs that roam Northwest Arkansas, could not walk for a month and was in danger of losing my leg. Luckily the leg loss did not occur, but I lived in a house that was under constant threat from this vicious vermin and a one and a half year old that I feared would not be as lucky as I. I soon moved from that house, but quickly discovered that the problem is isolated to that one house. Please forgive my grammar cause said child is bouncing on my lap. Anything you can do would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I became a member of PopSci just to comment on this. Kudos to your great achievements.
khog28 we will look into that one. -Chris
Chris Goggin PE
Just wanted to checkin and let everyone know why Chris Goggin has not responded to anyone's inquiries about his bed bug detective. To put it quite simply it is because he has still not patented his so called invention and he has lawsuits pending against him for patent infringement. Also, beware of ever doing business with Chris Goggin because eventually his business will be shut down and he will not be available to help people with the malfuncions that his knockoff products will display. Popular Science does not do any background check on people who claim to be inventors and will award anyone who proclaims to have invented something. For anyone who would like to try the real deal bed bug detector than visit findbedbugsnow dot com and you will learn all you need to know about the one and only real device that can detect just one bed bug in hiding. The unit that Chris Goggin is trying to take credit for is a knock-off with no patents whatsoever. The BBD-100 has been trial tested by prominent entomologists and large corporations around the world and is virtually 100% effective when used correctly. If you want to receive free shipping on your order just leave your email here in a comment and I will contact you personally!
I feel sorry for you Bill; Just admit that we beat the pants off you with a product that actually works.
No point in knocking Popular Science either Bill; all articles are vetted. Same for CNN, National Public radio, etc.
Have two dozen patents, how many do you have?
Chris Goggin PE
I was an engineer with NASA for 22 years and an engineer with GE for 18 and I recently bought the BED BUG DETECTIVE that Chris Goggin is promoting in this POP SCI article. I was asked to investigate how this product functions for CONSUMER REPORTS and if it really does what the inventor proclaims. I took the Bed Bug Detective apart and was immediately surprised by the simplicity of this device. Surprisingly there is no such sensor that indicates pheromones. In fact since this device is supposedly able to detect pheromones of different insects such as roaches, ants and others there is not a single sensory detection system for these pests. The only thing this device is capable of doing is picking up traces of CO2 and methane. Apparently, the pheromone capability is proclaimed to dupe customers into believing this device does more than what is already on the market. I have contributed my findings to Consumer Reports and to the copyright infringement lawyers who are investigating Chris Goggin. Also, a complaint has been filed against Mr. Goggin with the North Carolina State Attorney General's office for fraud. If you have any questions please contact me at 858-539-7227 and I can provide all of the tests done on this product.
Bill:
I am enjoying you're phony posts, fact is we never shipped a unit to that person.
I am flattered at you're persistance and obvious worry.
Keep trying!
Chris Goggin PE
A Chiropractic office, Bill that's too funny!
Least you could do is at least make it a viable number.
Chris Goggin PE
JUST TO CLARIFY A FEW THINGS: HERE IS A LIST OF THE 12 PATENTS THAT CHRIS GOGGIN LISTS ON HIS WEBSITE!
----TWO THINGS TO LOOK FOR----
1)Mr. Goggin says he has 12 patents. This is false, because he has 5 and seven have been pending for years now and most likely will never be accepted due to other patents that his infringe on.
2)Notice that not a single patent in this list has to do with his BED BUG DETECTOR. Not a single one! Popular Science should of vetted themselves deeper into this fraud. He does not have a single patent on this BED BUG DETECTIVE because the device is already patented by the real inventor who created the BBD-100. Nuff said.
CHRIS GOGGIN PATENTS________________________________________
6,165,525 Food cooking system with ultrasonic rotational basket
5,993,872 Deep fat fryer with ultrasonic rotational basket
5,881,498 Tilt and turn window lock system
5,870,845 Banner display system
5,944,522 Automatic cleaning device
Pending High Density Power Unit (HDPU) Compact 2kw Fuel cell
Pending Fuel Cell Material Processing System
Pending A Ranging and Warning Device Using Emitted and reflected Wave Energy
Pending Master Signal Generator with Allied Servant Units to Detect Range Between the Master Signal Transmitter and the Allied Servant Units
Pending Method and System for Providing an Activation Signal Based on a Received RF Signal
Pending Master Signal Transmitter with Allied Servant Receiver to Receive a Directed Signal from the Transmitter
Pending 3 Design Patents for House wares Products
I am stoked that I was able to find out about these bed bug detectors. I came across this article and realized that the BBD-100 was the only detector I could find on the market that is actually patented and trial tested. Thanks for bringing to my attention that the bed bug detective is a knock off especially for this type of economy. The BBD-100 is being used by corporations and people all over the world and it's because of one thing, it works close to 100 % of the time.
I just found an online article about how the BBD-100 (The Bed Bug Detector) has been trial tested and approved by the government of Thailand. The BBD-100 has been proven to be as or more accurate than trained K9's and countries all over the world are standing by the BBD-100. Thailand is the first of many more countries apparently that are officially testing and using this device. Beware of the Bed Bug Detective in this article, it's a knockoff of the genuine deal. Also, I checked out the website that shows all of the patents that Chris Goggin owns and the previous blogger was right. He lied about his 24 patents, he only has 5 that have been approved and they have nothing to do with his bed bug detective. LOL, some people just want to be recognized for something so badly and they have to feed off of others to get that recognition, kind of like a parasite you know. Chris Goggin seems like a bed bug himself, trying to suck the life out of unsuspecting good people. So sad, I feel sorry for this guy! I heard he even proclaimed that he invented the George Foreman grill, ROFLMFAO!
Check this out!
The Government of Thailand has completed its tests and approved the BBD100 Personal Bed Bug Detector as an accurate instrument for finding bed bugs in all government agencies.
After its government approval, Aunnop Wongtitirote, President of Ikari Trading (Thailand), Ltd. and his professional crew tested 30 buses at the Bangkok, Thailand bus terminal on August 4, 2011. A government officer was present at all times as an observer. Eleven of the thirty buses tested with the BBD100 were found to be infested with bed bugs and these were fumigated at once. There are 200 more buses to check just in Bangkok and the team will then move on to test all of countries trains.
IKARI TRADING (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
"I was an engineer with NASA for 22 years and an engineer with GE for 18" and now you work for www.mbchiropractic.com. At least your phone number corresponds. lol
Chris, how quickly will these ship?
Chris,
I work for my local health department, and we are interested in testing your product. When will they be available?
D DeGeus
mr goggins has always contacted me to let me know what the status of mt order is.hi seems to be quite honest and professional.my unit should be in in the next couple of weeks and i am looking forward to trying it out.to the people on here giving mr goggins a hard time i thank you people look like jackasses and i bet i am not the only one that thinks that. keep up the good work mr goggins
It is obvious DORAN226 is Chris Goggin acting like someone else. The truth is Mr. Goggin is being hit so hard with lawsuits and his eta for his device has been 6-8 weeks now for over 6 months now, lol. Nice try Goggin! Oh and one more thing, his unit is flawed too! His unit can't even be used internationally, his verbage that is displayed on the device is all in english, what a jackass. Some inventor, lol, he steals an idea from another inventor who has already patented the bed bug detector and than remakes it and it can't even be used except for English speaking/reading people. Wow! One word for ya, DUMMY!
First let me preface this by saying I NEVER comment on web sites. Until now. I created an account specifically so I could say this.
Here's what I find particularly heartbreaking about this exchange between the creators of the two different bug-sniffing technologies: an invention like this that is well tested and readily available to consumers, business owners, and PCOs alike has the potential to really, really help make the world better and alleviate tremendous suffering and loss for people.
As I’m sure you know, the psychological trauma caused by these pests is staggering. I know this for a fact. I have (to my knowledge) never had bed bugs and pray I never do. But I am so paralyzed by fear and anxiety over getting them and the thought of trying to manage an infestation that my quality of life has suffered beyond comprehension. I understand (and hope)most people are able to take a more balanced perspective on the subject than I seem to. I do suffer from chronic anxiety, so I realize I'm probably not a representative of all or even majority perspectives.
But it seems indesputable that some (not all) people who have experienced bed bugs have suffered serious financial losses, profound psychological trauma, and even damage to their physical health (from both stress-related illness, secondary infection and allergic reactions).
My colleague (who knows how much I worry about this topic) sent me this article as a source of hope and inspiration for me, as I’m now so anxious about traveling that any trip I take has an element of trauma for me for months both before and after the trip.
When I finally mustered the courage to read this article, I was indeed hopeful that a device like this may be a critical step toward combatting this rising problem and improving quality of lives for both homeowners, renters, travelers, and business owners (or anyone else affected by this).
But then I see this non-productive bickering over IP rights, profit, and "inventor credit" and it’s heartbreaking to me.
People DO work on problems and arrive at solutions simultaneously, and they often build on each other’s research, mistakes and successes in order to better their products and push the boundaries of innovation. That’s the nature of invention. I hope the motivation behind both these inventions is first and foremost to help people and solve a very real problem in our society.
And if this is the case, then my next hope would be for the two of you to make peace (better yet, join forces for the powers of good in the universe!) drop the lawsuits, and the antagonism, and stay focused on forward progress.
I think you’ve both done great work and shown inventive thinking and strong product development. Please keep it up.
Mr.Goggin,
Perhaps it would be easiest if you could compile a set of references and contacts, perhaps linking them within the product page. This would allow interested parties to more easily verify for themselves, and relieve your overburdened bandwidth.
In the meantime, I would appreciate whatever supporting information you have on the Electronic Dog Nose, if you could please send it to sean.m.gonzalez@gmail.com I would greatly appreciate it.
Regards,
Sean
I paid for a unit through Paypal and waited 3 months. I got no answer when I called electronic dog nose. I called Paypal and they told me they will do no refunds after 45 days, so beware. It looks like a scam to me.Wait until you hear it works and is in stock.
Dear PEACE HARMONY111,
Firstly, let me just say this. You are a joke! First of all, you are Chris Goggin again acting like another person. Secondly, nobody in their right mind would ever collaborate with a thief and an unethical businessman. Hence, why do you think the last person just posted saying he was stiffed out of his hard earned money. Do you really think a smart business person would work together with someone who is a criminal. Watch what you say because you are an idiot and I find it heartbreaking that you go on here and act like it's a joke that all of these people on here are being duped out of there money especially during this type of economy. I will say it one more time.
Google the word, BBD-100,go to the manufacturer site and I promise you, the best customer service period, the only BED BUG Detector being used now by several governments across the world and a detection unit for BED BUGS that is the only one available of it's kind invented by an honest AMERICAN and it's made in the USA. Chris Goggin has so many lawsuits against him and I don't know how many times I must say this but POP SCI and a lot of other people continue to put faith in a criminal. If you want to lose your money and not get any customer service whatsoever than gladly buy from GOGGIN. You will be disappointed.
PEACE HARMONY111---------You are disgusting and you are Chris Goggin and shame on you for stealing from good, hard working Americans. Nuff said!!!
I too placed my order back in June and to date I have received 2 e-mails from them. 1 stated that they had a "personal setback" and the other stating they they were having "manufacturing difficulties". I then a fews later requested either a firm delivery date or a refund. I received no reply to my request. I then attemped to dispute my order with PayPal and that was turned down because they have a policy to only dispute claim within 45 days of purchase.
Mr. Goggin it's evident you spend time on this thred, so maybe this is my only way to communicate to you. Would you pleaase check your e-mail and respond to my request? You can find me by way of my profile.
It will be interesting to find out how many of my friends that I will see at the NPMA annual meeting are having this same problem.
i ordered his product and it should arrive oct 25.when it does i will test it and write a review. It seems that in this world today everyone wants everything right now.i have watied for this product for 12 weeks and if it come in on the delivery date its ok with me. i understand that bringing a new product to market is hard and ppl should expext some glitches.
as for the entomologyman as you can see by my picture i am not chris goggins.I see by your post that you are petty, bitter and jealous of someone that is offering a affordable product to help us pcos better do our job. your co2 device is overpriced and ineffective compaired to the goggins product.instead of attacking him make your product better and compete.
I ordered the Bed Bug Detective device on June 23, 2011. After eight weeks the product failed to be delivered. I contacted Chris Goggin by phone. No one answered, but I did receive a return phone call from him several days later. He promised the unit would be delivered within two additional weeks. When the unit failed to arrive I once again tried to make contact. Eventually I received an email from Christine Goggin, Mr. Goggin's wife, promising delivery of the unit within two to three weeks. Again, the unit failed to arrive. Since that time I cannot get a response from the offices of Market Driver, LLC, the parent company of the Bed Bug Detector.
I have registered a complaint with the North Carolina Attorney General's office, PayPal and Visa. PayPal will not get involved if the purchase is over 45 days old, but Visa has credited the purchase and contacted Mr. Goggin.
Perhaps Mr. Goggin has a product, and perhaps he does not. At this time no one knows for sure. You would think Mr. Goggin would have had a booth at the National Pest Management Association national convention being held in New Orleans from October 19 through October 22, but he is not listed as an exhibitor. All very suspect!
I just recived an e-mail from mr goggins and my order is on track to be delivered next week.Mr goggins has always replied to my e-mails and has kept me informed of any delays.It is hard to get a new product out to the market and sometimes things happen that delay the process.I have confidence that he will deliver the onit on the date he said and i will let everyone know how it works.
LOL! How interesting that this MR. DORAN seems to be the only person all of a sudden having any luck with correspondance regarding CHRIS GOGGIN. I too ordered my unit and paid full price back in APRIL! I had several emails pushing back the date for 3 straight months and than once the 45 days is past with Paypal, which is how I paid, I can no longer get a refund if I chose to go that route. All of a sudden now for the past 2 months Chris Goggin doesn't return emails or phone calls. Looks like I'm not the only one who is wondering why this man refuses to give an accurate date for this device. I want my money back now dammit and I don't care who is fake or real on this damn blog but I know one thing, DORAN226 must be CHRIS GOGGIN acting like a satisfied customer because nobody is getting a straight answer from Mr. Goggin. I will be reporting this to the state attorney general's office just like some of the other people who were ripped off and I will get my money back.
I dont have any reason to think my unit wont be here on the date he gave me.I cant speak for anyone else but he has always answered my e-mails.
here is our last e-mails
chris So far
Sent from my iPhone
Chris Goggin PE
On Oct 20, 2011, at 9:26 PM, Chris Turner < wrote:
> are we still on for 0ct 24 ship date?I have a growing
customer list wanting to be insp with the unit
>
> > Subject: Re: The Electronic Dog Nose Contact Form Filled Out
>Sent from my iPhone
> > Chris Goggin PE
> >
> >
> > On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:08 PM, "Chris Turner " >
> > > Any word yet on shipping date
> > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Chris Goggin PE
> > > Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011
LOL again. Ok DORAN226, I can't wait for your review of the unit. Out of all of us who was presold this unit and are now not being contacted whatsoever you seem to be the only, and let me say this again, the ONLY person being contacted by Chris Goggin. You better have a picture of the unit in hand and a review next week or you are toast my friend. We all know that CHRIS GOGGIN is being sued because when you call the state General Attorney's office of NC they verify it that he has in fact been sued for several criminal acts. We all know that you are Chris Goggin or you wouldn't be acting like the only person who has contact with him. Also, if the detector unit was due to be shipped next week why is Chris Goggin not responding to any of us to tell us this. Hell, why is there not a tracking number for us to see from his shipment coming to him for some measure of good faith. We are business men here, not morons. So please DORAN226, share your review and a picture of you holding this new unit next week. We are all waiting!!! NUFF said!!!
pestinspectr1:look i can only speak for myself i dont know mr goggins and have only ordered a unit just like you.will i get my unit by the 25th i dont know i hope i do.if i dont then i will be on here to let you know.The only thing i know is when i have e-maild him he has e-mailed me back so i dont have any complaints up to this point.if you are upset just remember i did not do anything to you so as for the "you are toast"comment i dont care for that.I am not mr goggins i am a pest control owner from lex ky look it up for yourself state standard pest control and have no business interest with mr goggins other than i ordered a unit from him and i hope it come in. thats all im saying
Dear DORAN226,
First of all, I don't give a damn if you don't care for the toast comment. Especially after reading what I listed below that you addressed towards other buyers and hard working business men on this forum. Do you really believe that people who have been waiting for 6 months are people who want it now and do you really believe that people are petty, bitter and jealous after finding out personally that this Chris Goggin has indeed been deemed a criminal through a thorough check of the state attorney general's office. You need to take a look in the mirror and stop acting like an idiot because you are especially after your moronic workds. Oh, one more thing, it's the 25th, where's your unit? LMAO! Looks like you just got added to the long line of duped people who bought from this criminal. I gave you til midnight on the 25th! Like I said, toast!!!!
"I see by your post that you are petty, bitter and jealous"
"It seems that in this world today everyone wants everything right now"
Brooke Borel wrote the artical that popular science published. Then popular science made the award that gave this all meaning, they are as much to blame as Goggin. I wrote her an emain and she didn't respond. She and the mag have lost all creditabilty. They have cost hundreds of people much much money and made a con rich, I hope they are proud of what they did
Burned - will you contact me at howyadoun at hotmail
Hello Everyone,
I just want you to know that I am a rep that sells the only BED Bug detection device in the world that is patented and available to the general public. This unit is the BBD-100. This unit is available right now to try for yourself and decide if it is of value to you. Chris Goggin has definitely put a bad taste in the mouth of many people and I am here to legitimize the BED BUG DETECTION market for you. Take a look at the site findbedbugsnow dot com and read about the BBD-100. If you decide you are interested you can receive FREE SHIPPING on the unit if you order through me. I will be your personal sales rep and I can answer any questions you might have. If you truly need something to detect BED Bugs, give me a chance, I won't let you down! Email me at findbedbugsnow @ gmail dot com if you want free shipping and the opportunity to use a very effective tool to find these pests. Thank you and have a great holiday season!
Popular science never replied to my email about the problem, they are at fault.
The auther of the artical never replied to my email, she is at fault aND HER CREDITABILTY IS ZERO.
Goggin has not shipped any units and now is claiming on his web site he is sold out, he is a lier, tramp and theif.
Mr. Goggins and his wife have quickly responded to my email enquiries regarding the delivery schedule of the unit I purchased. I too received messages about production delays and other problems but was assured shipment was imminent. I renewed my request for shipping info today, December 22nd, 2011 and again received an almost immediate reply from Mr. Goggins that shipping would resume following Christmas. I am hopeful that I will indeed receive one of these units, a hope that is unfortunately receding as time goes on. Here is a copy of today's correspondence. if anyone knows of another forum where this device is discussed, please advise. Good luck to all of us!
Pat:
Thank you for your patience; I expect to be
shipping orders again just after the holidays,
you are of course welcome to a full refund anytime.
These are second gen units going out; those that
ordered early are no extra charge (your case).
I will have a tracking number sent to you as it goes out.
-Chris
At 01:36 PM 12/22/2011, Patrick McChesney wrote:
>Hello Chris,
>In reference to your last message, when are you
>planning to ship? I feel I have been
>exceptionally patient, this order was placed nearly 6 months ago.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Pat
>
>
>Patrick McChesney
>Regional Engineering Manager
>Presbyterian Homes and services
>2845 Hamline Ave.
>Roseville, MN 55113
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Goggin PE [mailto:chris.goggin at goggin dot com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 1:45 PM
>To: Patrick McChesney
>Subject: Re: The Electronic Dog Nose Contact Form Filled Out
>
>Another shipments is coming in next week, we will
>be filling the next group of orders next week.
>
>
> >Name: Patrick McChesney
> >Email Address:pmcchesney at preshomes dot org
> >> >city: Roseville
> >state: MN
> >zip: 55113
> >Comments: Â Please advise on delivery. I paid for one over 4 months ago.
If anyone would like to get your money back, her is how.....
Call the North Carolina Department of Justice (919)716-6000.
Ask for Julie Daniel and reference File No. 1116112. I only got $204 of my $212 back, but after all this time (I placed my order Sept. 1st 2010) I was happy with the result. Chris G. never once responded to my calls and emails, but he responds to the North Carolina Department of Justice.
Add me to the list of those that purchased (July 2011) and never received this product nor can get any response. Then they had the nerve to send me an offer to buy a "Turbo" model for $499 today. I thought more of Popular Science than to promote these crooks. One article promoting this product before it became apparent that they were collecting cash and not sending a product is understandable. But a second article (Brooke Borel Feb 9, 1012) after all of the negative comments? Are you guys at Pop Sci splitting the cash with this guy? Recommend all who have been scammed file a complaint with the Attorney General in their state too.
I called Julie Daniels of the N. Carolina Dept of Jutice and she told me to go to their webb site and fill out a complaint form and she would take care of it. She also said don't pay for anything except with credit card or paypal. She said do not wait 8 weeks to contact paypal or your credit card company. I think everyone should fill out the form and maybe he will in up in Jail.Julie Danials phone # is 919 716 6000
Look I dont know if i am the excption but afet i waited almost 9 months chris sent me the beta model. I have been using it for about 3 months.This verson takes a little time to learn how to use but i have some videos on facebook of it in use.He is supposed to send me the turbo soon and i will let you know if or when it gets here.I hope everyone gets there unit because i have never had any trouble gettting chris to respond to my emails
If you want to make you're own TDS termite detector go to:
http://www.co2meter.com/collections/portable/products/psense-portable-co2-meter or visit the FLUKE Instrument website.
You can buy an excelent CO2 meter for around $200, then go to WalMart and buy a basketball filling needle and short rubber hose for about $10. Connect that to you're $200 meter and you have a TDS termite detector. Good down to near 0 ppm!
For BedBugs? No way Bill, and Bill you're one and only patent is invalid, remember my patent attorney?
Lawsuits? Really? What Docket numbers, names?
Interesting that TDS has NO Bedbug testimonials or third party lab or efficacy testing, on the other hand we have third party lab and efficacy testing from a registered lab. We post what real people have to say in there own words here in the US, not some bus in Thailand.
So don't be jealous come up with you're own better idea, and file some better patents that you can be proud of.
Chris Goggin PE
Hi,
After placing an order in March I finally received the unit last week in June.
I will be testing and evaluating it from a consumer perspective and will publish the results of the trial in due course.
David Cain
Bed Bug Specialist and consumer advocate
hello, everyone, i am a Chinese teacher, somedays ago i saw this unit on the web, and i think it is useful for the college and university and the train, because there are so many bedbugs there, and now i cannot do anything for it. So i want to buy this and use it to kill the bedgugs. Anybody knows the contact of the unit and the company, how can i buy this? Thank you so much!
Hi,
I have now tested a second unit and am compiling the data for publication in the next few weeks.
I will write to the editorial of PopSci to ask them to comment on the results.
David Cain
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52538874@N05/7318050308/http://www.flickr.com/photos/52538874@N05/7318050308/ If, you can kill the eggs at your bed, that is the key. If you determined heat treatment is too dangerous or expensive, now what ? The big picture is you have a ranch, your're raising Bed Bugs and using your bed as a corral. First, spray your bed or encase the bed to kill the eggs so you won't be overwhelmed. Second, Make sure there are no problems with your bed. Nothing about your bed can be allowed the touch the wall or floor, but the caster wheels. Third, the new corral for the Bed Bugs is a dim light going 24/7 where the Bed Bugs can be drawn to and removed with masking tape. Fourth, you spray the ceiling-wall line on two of the most distant walls from the dim light to move the Bed Bugs toward the light. Notes: Do not spray near the dim light or any other location, that will create a barrier to keep them from coming to the light. This dim light is most likely for life. As new Bed Bugs arrive at your home they will go to the light. Bed Bugs are drawn to you like Bees, by your Co2. A fan moving air near your bed will mix your Co2 evenly in your bedroom, making it hard for Bed Bugs to find you. Every other day a light spray on your bed caster wheels will protect you. Those in the Bed Bug business won't be needed anymore. Please beware of baised replies from them.This method seems to be the "Silver Bullet" for Bed Bugs. This lure will provide detection, control for the home and car. The poorest people will be able to handle their infestations. This DIY project can be done for a very small cost of parts. This is a very "Green" method. For all living places and whole house treatment, the hallways will become giant traps. The lights are there, a $5.00 dimmer switch is needed and spray. Lightly place DE on hall traffic areas where people put their foot down. Careful: My new kitten made a mistake, near the light. I moved the litter box there. Later I found a live Bed Bug in it. When the Bed Bugs stop coming to the light, they're gone, for now. If you have total control, you'll have complete relief. The Dim lights double for night lights and Bed Bug control. Bed Bugs are not exclusively Nocturnal. When light is used as a lure, this will lead to the downfall of Bed Bugs. Bed Bugs like darkness and subdued light. When you provide subdued light in the darkness they will go there. Search Google... Bed Bugs+ Subdued light. Bedbuggers Bed Bug forum is Overrun with Pest Control Operators who control the site to promote their Bed Bug Businesses. The web site is run by a host who has no knowledge of Bed Bugs and has sold her soul to them for information from them and to give herself credibility.Anybody who has any information to offer, that might interfere with Pest Control Operators ability to promote themselves will be surpressed to keep the information from being made available to the public. All treatments for Bed Bugs must be done by a professional and victims who suffer can do nothing to help themselves,is a lie. The public is being terrorized with false information. Persons making money from Bed Bugs,don't want, DIY Subdued lighting treatment, to be true. What is it? Has there been a cover-up? How could so many people in the Pest control business not know that Bed Bugs are attracted to light. Don't they look? Don't they want to know? How could they let so many people suffer? It's a scandal. How could reseachers not know? Is this how the World is? It's disgusting. Insects having negative phototropism show an identical reaction, but only when they are subjected to a rapid increase of light. The bedbug is, as we know, energetically photophobic; it hides in the darkest cracks and leaves only during the night. In the daytime, says Bohn, if an accident has brought it from the shade into the light, it immediately executes a rotation of 180 degrees, which brings it into the shadow. On a sheet of paper it walks away from the luminous rays and turns about immédiately when one holds a candle toward it. "It is very difficult," adds Bohn, "to make a bedbug which is on black paper pass over upon a piece of white paper. Anytime a Bed Bug is startled with a handheld candle or light of course it's going to run and hide. A Bed Bug chooses a white paper over other colors when not disturbed. Negative phototropism testing is flawed. Bed Bugs have Positve Phototropism. Vintage - "Bedbugs", US Dept of Agriculture, 1937
Leaflet No. 146. Great 8 page, illustrated leaflet stating, "Bedbugs are normally nocturnal. When the lights are out they emerge from their daytime hiding places and seek to feed upon their host. Sometimes, when very hungry, they will feed during the daytime in subdued light. Their normally nocturnal habit is modified necessarily when they infest furniture in rest rooms in stores, theater seats, desks in offices, and similar situations that are not frequented by man throughout the night. In such places bedbugs often bite persons during the day." Bed Bug Statements:Bed bugs are nocturnal, but may feed during the day in areas with reduced lighting such as theaters when no hosts are present at night. Currently. Cornell University says, "Bed bugs can be enticed to bite during the day if light is subdued and they are hungry."
As a wholesale shrub nursery owner, we constantly battle with Black Vine Beetles (Otiorynchus sulcatus) destroying the roots of our plants.
We are presently using a bacteria in the soil that is supposed to destroy weevil larva, but it has had limited effectiveness.
It is a pest that causes billions of dollars in damage every year. They are all females, and a pheromone trap wouldn't work.
Have you done any research on them? If there was some sort of trap for these horrible pests, you would be a hero in the horticulture and forestry industry.
-Sheila Martin
Erica Enterprises Ltd.
Well I feel its time to draw a line under my testing.
I placed an order in March 2012 and it took a few months for the first fault unit to arrive.
This was then replaced weeks later with another faulty unit.
I now wait for a working unit to be delivered and have no communication from the company via email.
I have heard from Popular Science and its a big fat "no comment" even when asked "Is it your policy to give awards to inventions that don't work".
Sorry folks but please spread the word that this one does not work and is a scam and if you are a PopSci subscriber consider writing tot he editors for an explanation.
My final word is to Mr Goggin's, may you suffer many nights of being bitten by bedbugs because your shameless actions make you more vampiric than this pest, shame on you.
David
Hi,
Given the number of people who have tracked me down and emailed me about this product I have put my test report online.
As I cant link to this post I suggest you google the following phrase:
David Cain Bed Bugs Limited Advanced Educational section
Then look for the report on the "Electronic dog nose".
Anyone who has been conned on this one should contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ask them to take the issue up for you.
I will also post a comment on the BedBugsUK facebook feed if you want to "like it" and spread the world so that others don't fall fowl to this con.
David
For additional product information refer to www.theelectronicdognose.com to view product demonstration videos.
Chris Goggin PE
Chris,
Does that mean you have some that work because you claim the two I was sent were faulty.
Two faulty units since March 2012 and no reply to emails chasing you until I publish my report today?
Now all that seems a little fishy to me and since those with bad experiences seem to out weigh your fans I think we are going to have to go with the majority here.
You have been given the chance to put this right by sending me a working unit so that your claims can be validated and until you do then I have to say they are not worth the paper they are printed on.
David
David: Ask before you take one apart and tamper with it, will be glad to instruct how to take it apart, copy, and reassemble, then send to China.
Chris Goggin PE
Mr Goggin's I would only have a desire to understand your product if it actually worked.
I am not in the business of reserve engineering anything and you need to be a little more careful with your accusations because from where I am standing given that since March 2012 you have delivered me two faulty units, by you own admission you have issues.
You have a string of unsatisfied people out there all upset with you.
I have made you a simple offer get me a unit that actually works and I will test it and amend my report but you seem to prefer bandying about insults rather than doing what you should do.
I bought a product from you, you have failed to deliver a product that works to specification, you have had more than long enough to resolve the issue and yet you have not.
Sadly Pop Sci have a no comment policy with regards this article and your receiving an award for a product which they did not test and that no-one has been able to prove it works. Its sad that you have had so long to get this right and yet continue to get this so wrong.
If you are a consumer who has been unsatisfied with a transaction from this company please take the issue up with the FTC to stop others falling into the same problem.
I have said this before Chris your arguments are like having a battle of wits with an unarmed man, please focus on doing the right thing rather than digging yourself deeper and deeper into a whole that you could easily get out of by doing the sensible thing and getting me a product that works, that's if it does actually work!
Well considering that I have been consulting with David Cain for quite a while about bed bugs, I have to let the readers know that Mr. Cain is the "GO TO" man when it comes to bed bugs. He is an extremely intelligent man that carries more degrees than your average pest management guru. I do not have tolerance for these individuals that seem to prey on uneducated consumers. Shame on you!!!
David is ethical, trustworthy and very perceptive. David has an impeccable reputation and I trust him implicitly. If David’s findings are as they are said to be, then that is what I will stand behind. Sorry Mr. Goggins, you have WAY too many unsatisfied clients here – David is correct – SHAME ON YOU!!!
Finding someone that wants to help our industry honestly, directly and intelligently is what we are looking for, not a scam or get rich quick idea. Dogs have been sniffing out bombs, drugs, cancer, bodies and more for a century…..a trusted friend that seems to be honest, caring and intelligent. What better way to gain anyone’s trust in this field by using a trained professional K9 team with credentials?
In closing, I just want to say: Thank you David for being on “OUR” side!
I called Julie Daniels of the N. Carolina Dept of Jutice and she told me to go to their webb site and fill out a complaint form and she would take care of it. She also said don't pay for anything except with credit card or paypal. She said do not wait 8 weeks to contact paypal or your credit card company. I think everyone should fill out the form and maybe he will in up in Jail.Julie Danials phone # is 919 716 6000
I went through Julie Daniels of the dept of Justice state of N.C. I got my money back.
Because of these reports, Popular Science requested a unit last March for independent testing. We are still waiting on it, although Goggin says it will arrive within the next 10 days. Until we have the unit in hand and have had an independent researcher test it, we can’t verify the inventor’s claims. Readers should not take our article as an endorsement of The Electronic Dog Nose or any other bed bug sensing device sold by Mr. Goggin.
If and when Popular Science receives a unit and has it tested, we will publish a follow-up
Chris Goggin PE
We never sold a unit to Popular Science or "burned" whoever you are.
If all that were true and you were for real you would tell us your name.
No one from PopSci would write a comment like that.
UPDATE, September 2012: The detector, called The Bed Bug Detective when this article was first published but more recently sold under the trade name The Electronic Dog Nose, claimed to detect bed bugs through a proprietary set of sensors. These sensors, said Goggin, were chemically sensitive to the bugs’ pheromones and expired CO2/methane. The device is intended to mimic the noses of specially trained bed-bug-sniffing dogs (although it isn’t entirely clear what exactly the dogs smell when they identify bed bugs).
Since the article published, several bed bug experts, including entomologists and pest control operators, have come forward with concerns about Goggin’s claims. One has run tests on the product with negative results. Others remain highly skeptical. Consumers have also written the magazine with complaints on the product, mostly noting unfulfilled orders and slow responses from the company.
Because of these reports, Popular Science requested a unit last March for independent testing. We are still waiting on it, although Goggin says it will arrive within the next 10 days. Until we have the unit in hand and have had an independent researcher test it, we can’t verify the inventor’s claims. Readers should not take our article as an endorsement of The Electronic Dog Nose or any other bed bug sensing device sold by Mr. Goggin.
If and when Popular Science receives a unit and has it tested, we will publish a follow-up.
Chris Goggin has no shame. What I posted last was from the top of this very page,read it for yourself.
Each unit is serialized, a log entry of all the adresses and customers for each serial are monitored. Give us the serial numbers of the units tested by those or any entomologists.
Give us your name so we can verify your claims, our web page has test results posted from a third party lab.
We can be contacted anytime, how about you?
Chris Goggin PE