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Bed Bug Management in Senior HousingLeadingAge NY Housing Professionals ConferenceMarch 28, 2014
Claire Guerette
Assistant Executive Director
St. Margaret’s House
Timothy Wong
Director
M&M Environmental
Agenda
Develop effective strategy & action plan
Review inspection, prevention & treatment options
Share SMH protocol and results
Q & A
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St. Margaret’s House, NYC
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Key Points to Remember
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Developing a Bedbug Strategy
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8 steps
Step # 1 – Acknowledge the Problem
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Step # 2 – Create a Response Team
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Point Person
Certified & Licensed Pest Control Firm
ContractorsStaff
Community
PCO Qualifications
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Step # 3 – Define the Infestation
Where ARE they?
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St. Margaret’s House Activity Map
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September 2009: 25 Apts /10% March 2014: 0 Apts/ 0%
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7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
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10 S 10 10 S 10
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14 S 14 14 S 14
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Step # 4 – Assess Available Budget
Research
Decide
Develop
Discuss
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Step # 5 – Know the Options for…
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Inspection
Prevention
Treatment
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What Your Exterminator Might Not…
SHARE WITH YOU
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Scope of the Areas to Treat
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Bedbug Biology & Behavior
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Bedbug Nymph Bedbug After Feeding
Bedbug on a Thumb
Adult Bedbug
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Inspection Options
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Visual Inspection
NightWatch Monitor Climb‐up Interceptor
Bedbug Detecting Canine
New Monitoring Tools
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NightWatch MonitorVerifi Monitor
ActiveGuard Mattress Liners
Inspection Options: Pros & Cons
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Treatment Types Pros Cons
Visual Inspection Readily Available Time‐ConsumingLimited Accessibility
Requires Physical Evidence
Bedbug Detecting Canines
Immediate Results98% Accuracy
Detect Even At Low LevelsCan Pinpoint Source
Requires PreparationFalse Positives
Various Certifications
NightWatch Monitors Requires No Preparation Completely Objective
Requires 1‐2 weeksDifficult to Find CO2 refills
Climb Up Interceptors Most Economical Requires MaintenancesMay Not Fit All Beds
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NightWatch Monitor Results
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Bed Bugs at various stages of maturity
Evidence of Bedbugs
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Fecal matter
Treatment Options
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Chemical
• Residual Liquid Insecticide• Contact Liquid Insecticide• Dust Insecticide• Vikane Fumigation
Non‐Chemical
• Steam• Instant Freeze(‐ 108° F)• Ambient Heat (113°F +) • Proofing (Exclusion)
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Treatment Options: Pros & Cons
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Treatment Types Pros Cons
Residual Liquid Spraying Requires Less Preparation Slow Results and Very PassiveResistance build‐up
Contact Liquid SprayingUltra Low Volume (ULV)
Immediate Results Requires Intense Preparation and Cleaning
Steam Treatment No Pesticide Limited Penetration, Cannot Treat Electronics, Books or Sensitive items
Cryonite (Instant Freeze) No Pesticide, Can Treat Electronics, Books & Sensitive Items
Must Be Precise, Patented Process (More Costly)
Heat Remediation No Pesticide, Less Preparation Requires Extensive Experience,Expensive
Wall Void Treatment Little to No Pesticide Exposure,Permanent Barrier
Some Drilling Required
Exclusion (Proofing) No Pesticide, Permanent,Prevents other pests,
Time Consuming
Fumigation 100% Effective Must be Free‐Standing Not Readily Available
Fumigation (Vikane)
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100% effective
Structural Chamber
Two Types:
Proper Preparation
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Conventional Preparation
Vikane Fumigation
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Proper Preparation
• Utilize good quality mattress and box spring encasements
• Remove clutter & untreated wood
• Discard heavily infested items
• Launder and dry clothing in hot temperatures
• Isolate cleaned items in plastic containers or bags
• Remove people & pets during treatment
• Consider hiring professional preparation firms for Vikane fumigation
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Important Considerations
Physical & mental health
Capability to understand and properly prepare
Financial resources
Genuine intention to cooperate
Support network
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Putting the Pieces together…
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Acknowledge
Team
Budget Options
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Step #6 ‐ Prepare the “Plan of Attack”
Who?
What?
When?
How?
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Sample Response Protocol
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SMH Treatment Protocol
Wall Void
Proof/exclusion
NightWatch Monitors
Cryonite and residual treatments
Contact treatments (ULV)
Fumigation
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SMH Treatment Protocol (Cont’d)
Packing & moving companies
Cleaners
Steam
Encasements & interceptors
*Vacant Units*
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SMH Response Protocol
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Taking Control
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Tips for Maintaining Law & Order
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Step #7 ‐ Educate and Communicate
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Transparency = Accountability
Educate and Communicate (Cont’d)
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Step # 8 ‐ Document and Measure
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Paper Up!
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SMH Treatment History, current
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As of 3/1/14 ‐ Apts treated (occupied) As of 3/1/14 ‐ Apts treated (occupied & vacant)
A B C D E F G H J K L M N O A B C D E F G H J K L M N O
2 U U 2 2 U U 2
3 C 3 3 C 3
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6 F/U 6 6 F/U / 6
7 U 7 7 U/ 7
8 8 8 8
9 U 9 9 U 9
10 U S 10 10 U/ / S 10
11 U 11 11 U 11
12 12 12 2x 12
13 U U/H 13 13 U U/H 13
14 S 14 14 S 14
15 15 15 / 15
16 16 16 / 16
17 F/V 17 17 F/V 17
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19 U 19 19 U 19
20 U 20 20 U 20
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82/251 = 33%
Success by the Numbers
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Recap of the 8 Steps:
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Summary
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Q & A
Contact Information
Claire Guerette
St. Margaret’s House
212‐766‐1507
Timothy Wong
M&M Environmental
212‐219‐8218
www.m&mpestcontrol.com
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