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Bed BugsControlling Scattered Infestations
Stephen BrowmanBed Bug Solutions Reg’d
Bed Bug EducationHistory – Eradication
Common problem through the World War II eraVirtually eradicated by 1945 with the wide scale use of DDT
Bed Bug EducationHistory – Resurgence
During the mid 1990's bed bugs began to re-emergeSince 2005: 300-500% increase in number of treatments!
Bed Bug EducationWhy do we still have bed bugs?
Pesticide Issuesgrowing resistant to pesticides
Pesticides alone will rarely get rid of bed bugsPeople and doctors misdiagnosing bed bug bitesPest control company using wrong pesticide or apartment poorly treatedTenants afraid or embarrassed to report the problem and not following PCP instructionsLack of education about bed bugs
Management, Staff, Pest Control Company, Tenants
A New Plan
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Program
Integrated Pest ManagementDefinition
The use of all possible methods, both chemical and non-chemicalEverybody working together
Management & staffTenantsExtermination company (PCP)
Integrated Pest Management 5 StepsEducation
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
Integrated Pest Management Inspection & ReportingEducation
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
Integrated Pest ManagementInspecting for bed bugs
Tenant - Visual InspectionExterminator – When treating an infested unit adjacent apartments (The “T”) will be inspected Bed Bug Defenders
Integrated Pest ManagementIdentifying the bed bug
Unfed NymphBed Bug Eggs
Adult 5-7mm
Fed Nymph
Cast Skins Adult Pooping
Integrated Pest Management Signs of bed bug presence
Integrated Pest ManagementWhere will we find them?
Integrated Pest ManagementBed bug hiding spots
Integrated Pest ManagementWhy can’t I find the bed bugs?
Clutter RemovalClutter does not cause bed bugs but it does make finding them more difficultTry to discard old newspapers, clothing you don’t wear, broken equipment (radio, telephone, TV)What you can’t throw out place in green garbage bags and ask the Exterminator to treat the contents with pesticide
Integrated Pest ManagementHave I been bitten by a bed bug?
Blood-sucking insectsFeed only on human bloodFeed mostly at night 1-5AMAttracted to CO2, warmth and human odorUsually causes itchiness anda red bump (or 3) that maylast from a couple of hoursto a couple of days Breakfast
lunchdinner
Integrated Pest ManagementEven if you think…
If you think you’ve been bitten (itchy bumps)If you think you’ve seen a bed bug(s)If you see tiny dark spots on sheets, pillows, linens, mattress or box spring, etc…
Remember, bed bugs in your apartment is not your fault,Not reporting bed bugs is!!
Your cooperation and immediate attention is necessary to eliminate bed bugs in your buildings
Integrated Pest ManagementPreparing Your Apartment for TreatmentEducation
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
Integrated Pest ManagementJust before the Exterminator arrives
Strip your bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, bed skirt etc. and place in green garbage bagsClothing on/under bed, couch, chairs and floors incl. closets must also be placed in green garbage bagsBags should always be tied so bugs cannot get in or outExtra garbage bags are available free at Administration
Integrated Pest ManagementTreating an infested apartmentEducation
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
Integrated Pest ManagementIf You Have Bed Bugs – Chemical Treatment
When you report bed bugs an appointment will be scheduled with the Exterminator. You will receive a notice with the date and instructions for preparing your apartmentIt is normal to see live bed bugs the first couple of days after treatment. The pesticides have a residual (lasting) effect so do not clean or vacuum treated areas for at least 2 weeksAlso, many severe infestations may require 2 or 3 treatments before bed bugs are completely gone
Integrated Pest ManagementChemical Treatment
The PCP can treat most infested furniture. So do not throw out your furniture unless suggested to do so by the Exterminator
Integrated Pest ManagementNon-Chemical Treatments – Tenant Must “Do”
Heat kills bed bugs so:All bedding and clothing placed in green garbage bags should be removed from bags and placed in dryers for at least 30 minutes using hottest setting Discard original bags and place heat treated items in new ones and tied Replace bedding but keep clothing in bags until you are sure the infestation is gone. After wearing clothes place in a separate bag and label as dirty
Integrated Pest ManagementNon-Chemical Treatments – Tenant “Can Do”
Vacuum carpets, couches/chairs especially under pillowsUse the vacuum crevice tool and try to get deep into cornersIf you do not own a vacuum cleaner one is available to borrow from your AdministrationIt is a good idea to label the garbage bags
Integrated Pest ManagementNon-Chemical Treatments – Tenant “Can Do”
Mattress and Box Spring Encasements are a wise investment
If you don’t have bed bugs encasements will protect your bed and box spring from infestationIf you do have bed bugs it will lock bed bugs in and save you from purchasing a new bed or box spring
Integrated Pest ManagementRecording & Monitoring ProgressEducation
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
Integrated Pest ManagementRecording and Monitoring Progress
Your building’s Management have the tools to keep track of all inspections and treatments performedThey are also responsible to try and ensure that tenants do their part to resolve the problem in their apartments
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Education
Inspection & Reporting
Preparation For Treatment
Treatment (Chemical and Non-Chemical)
Recording & Monitoring Progress
This concludes our presentation
Remember that eradicating the bed bug problem in your building requires a team
effort and everyone here is part of the team
Caldwell Residences
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