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Bed Bug Overview and The Pest Management Industry’s Proactive Response to the Bed Bug Challenge

Bed Bug Overview and The Pest Management Industry’s Proactive Response to the Bed Bug Challenge. The. Bed Bugs in America. 95% of pest professionals reported treating for bed bugs last year. 76% of professionals said bed bugs are THE SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT PEST TO CONTROL

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Bed Bug Overview and The Pest Management Industry’s Proactive Response to the Bed Bug Challenge

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  1. Bed Bug Overview and The Pest Management Industry’s Proactive Response to the Bed Bug Challenge

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  3. Bed Bugs in America • 95% of pest professionals reported treating for bed bugs last year. • 76% of professionals said bed bugs are THE SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT PEST TO CONTROL • 97% of Americans recognize that bed bugs are real. • 1 in 5 Americans has come into contact with bed bugs, directly or indirectly • Bed bugs are no longer just in places with beds – they are in schools, hospitals, movie theaters, retail locations – ANYWHERE PEOPLE ARE. • 46% of Americans have changed at least one behavior to protect against bed bugs. • All statistics are from surveys by NPMA

  4. Bed Bugs – Dispelling Myths • Research to date has shown bed bugs do not transmit disease. • Bed bugs are not more attracted to dirty environments than clean ones. • Bed bugs are equal opportunity pests - and affect families regardless of their socio-economic status. • And of course – bed bugs do NOT only live in and around the bed.

  5. Question: Over the past few months, have you done any of the following because of bed bugs? Washed new clothing 29% Inspected/washed clothing upon returning from a trip 27% 25% Checked a hotel room for bed bugs Inspected/vacuumed a suitcase upon returning from a trip 17% Behavior Index Mean = 1.5 behaviors --------------------- 54% have not changed their behavior because of bed bugs 16% Inspected second-hand furniture Checked dressing room 15% Purchased bed bug protection products 14% Canceled travel plans 6% Changed a hotel booking 6% 7

  6. Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force

  7. Task Force Work Groups • Public Policy • Research and Efficacy • Public Outreach • Best Management Practices

  8. Bed Bug Best Management Practices • Task Force Top Priority • Transparent and stakeholder driven: Multiple webinars, conference calls, stakeholder meetings, and solicitation of input

  9. Bed Bug Best Management Practices: Guiding Principles

  10. Consumer Protection • Before beginning service: • Identify active infestation • Communicate fees • Communicate details of service • Communicate realistic expectations • Provide bed bug specific information with agreements • Canine detection teams require third party certification

  11. Integrated Methods • Describes best practices for multiple methods of control • Non-chemical • Steam • Vacuum • Heat • Freeze • Conventional options • Monitoring devices • Active monitors • Passive monitors

  12. Community Wide Approach • Discourage disposal of mattresses and furniture • Recommendations for inspection and treatment of surrounding areas and adjacent rooms • Recommendations for training and educating hotel and facility staff about bed bug identification

  13. Education • Training requirements for all employees • Additional requirements for technicians or salespeople involved in bed bug work • Recommendations for educating clients • Client preparation communication

  14. Professionalism • Encourages professionalism through: • Business practice recommendations • Service agreement guidelines • Recordkeeping practices • Training requirements • Inspection practices • Integrated Pest Management approaches

  15. Consumer Outreach Brochure • Provides a summary overview of the BMPs • Guidance for selecting a professional • Provides a summary and full English and Spanish versions

  16. Bed Bug Best Management Practices Available in English and Spanish…in both full and consumer-friendly versions at: www.pestworld.org www.bedbugbmps.org

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