Bed BugsBed BugsAlterative TreatmentsAlterative Treatments

ByBy

Dan McCabeDan McCabe

Vice PresidentVice President

Magical Pest ControlMagical Pest Control

dan@magicalpest.cadan@magicalpest.ca

Treatment MethodsTreatment Methods

Spray and dust treatmentsSpray and dust treatments SteamingSteaming CryoniteCryonite HeatHeat

ObstaclesObstacles

Poor PreparationPoor Preparation RefusalsRefusals Not reporting a problemNot reporting a problem Chemical resistanceChemical resistance

Steaming/CryoniteSteaming/Cryonite

ProsPros

No pesticidesNo pesticides Resident only needs Resident only needs

to be out for as long to be out for as long as the job takesas the job takes

ConsCons

More costly/labour More costly/labour intensiveintensive

Full prep is requiredFull prep is required

CryoniteCryoniteHow Does it work?How Does it work?

C02 (carbon dioxide)C02 (carbon dioxide) Thin layers applied as dry ice snow Thin layers applied as dry ice snow -110F-110F 3 particle sizes (sm,med,lrg)3 particle sizes (sm,med,lrg) Freezing of fluids in cellsFreezing of fluids in cells Has a wider treatment bandHas a wider treatment band

Cryonite UnitCryonite Unit

CryoniteCryoniteEfficacy TestsEfficacy Tests

Insect Investigations LtdInsect Investigations Ltd Recognized by Department of Agriculture UKRecognized by Department of Agriculture UK 10 adult, ten nymph, batch of eggs between 10 adult, ten nymph, batch of eggs between

10-5010-50 Applied as four short burstsApplied as four short bursts 3 separate tests3 separate tests Cardboard was placed in tank to simulate Cardboard was placed in tank to simulate

crack/crevicescrack/crevices

CryoniteCryonite SummarySummary

11stst test 100% kill of all stages test 100% kill of all stages 22ndnd test 90% kill of all stages test 90% kill of all stages 33rdrd test 100% kill of all stages test 100% kill of all stages Eggs were observed for 7 days, none hatchedEggs were observed for 7 days, none hatched

Heat TreatmentHeat Treatment

ProsPros No pesticidesNo pesticides One treatmentOne treatment 100% kill100% kill Purifies airPurifies air No preparationNo preparation No laundering of No laundering of

clothesclothes

ConsCons Possibly more Possibly more

expensiveexpensive Tenant needs to Tenant needs to

away for the dayaway for the day

How Heat Effects Bed How Heat Effects Bed BugsBugs

SpecimenSpecimen Temp. (F)Temp. (F) TimeTime ReferenceReference

Adult German CockroachAdult German Cockroach 120 120 27 Min 27 Min

Forbes & Ebeling, 1987Forbes & Ebeling, 1987

Bedbug – Adults and Nymphs 113 15 Min Bedbug – Adults and Nymphs 113 15 Min

Gulmahamad 2002Gulmahamad 2002

Bedbug - EggsBedbug - Eggs 113 113 60 Min 60 Min

Gulmahamad 2002Gulmahamad 2002

Bed Bugs All stagesBed Bugs All stages 122 < 1 Min 122 < 1 Min

NPMANPMA

Experts AgreeExperts Agree

“The heat process provided an effective non-chemical alternative to conventional pest control.” Dr. Michael K. Rust, Ph.D. past Chair for the Department of Entomology Univ. California, Riverside.

The thermal [heat eradication] method is the best by far for treating an entire structure, and we highly recommend it. This is a completely safe and highly effective nontoxic technology.” Dr. Marion Moses, Physician, author of “Designer Poisons”

Bed Bug DogsBed Bug Dogs

Bed Bug DogsBed Bug Dogs

ProsPros Can verify an Can verify an

infestation.infestation. Can pinpoint exact Can pinpoint exact

locations.locations. Can reduce the use Can reduce the use

of pesticides.of pesticides. Gives peace of Gives peace of

mind.mind.

ConsCons It is not a It is not a

treatment treatment method.method.

Monitoring DevicesMonitoring Devices

ProsPros Easy to use (doesn’t Easy to use (doesn’t

require a license)require a license) Can verify an Can verify an

infestationinfestation InexpensiveInexpensive Gives peace of mindGives peace of mind

ConsCons It is not a control It is not a control

methodmethod

SummarySummary

Conventional spray treatments are still very Conventional spray treatments are still very effective provided we have the resident’s co-effective provided we have the resident’s co-operation.operation.

Steaming/Cryonite is a good option. Steaming/Cryonite is a good option. Heat treatment is the most effective.Heat treatment is the most effective. Bed Bug Dogs and monitors are a helpful Bed Bug Dogs and monitors are a helpful

tool.tool.