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1. INSPECTIONS FOR BED BUGS WAYNE WALKER, ACE
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND RESIDENCE EDUCATION
2. How to Leave the Bed Bugs BehindA packing checklist for residents temporarily leaving their dwelling to be treated. Take as few items as possible when leaving the residence for treatment
Bed bugs hitchhike in suitcases, back packs, boxes, clothing, bedding and pet cages
Bed bugs have been found infesting small electronic devices, such as alarm clocks, cell phones
Kill bed bugs in fabric items using high heat in a dryer (140°F) for about 15 minutes
This includes clothing, blankets, pillows, stuffed toys and pet bedding.
Do not use boxes, suitcases, back packs, gym bags, etc. from the infested residence to pack belongings
Pack belongings needed during the treatment in plastic containers, such as sweater boxes or new luggage not previously stored in the infested residence
Do not place washed or packed items on infested furniture (beds, sofas, dressers, tables, etc.) or flooring (carpets or rugs)
Immediately remove packed items from the infested residence
Or place them on a clean, hard surface (kitchen or bathroom floor, in a bath tub or shower) until they can be removed from the residence.
Pet cages and pet bedding should be treated
Pet cages with any small gaps or hollow spaces that could harbor bed bugs should be left in the residence
Food in the cages should be removed prior to the treatment
Pets should be transferred to new travel cages or housing known not to be infested with bed bugs
Pet bedding/blankets should not be removed from the residence before the treatment unless they can be dried and packed as described above
3. TWO TYPES OF INSPECTIONS INITIAL INSPECTION
BEFORE
PRICING
CONTRACT
TREATMENT
POST TREATMENT INSPECTION
4. INITIAL INSPECTION
SEARCHING FOR ANY INDICATION OF INFESTATION
LIVE INSECTS
CAST SKINS
BLOOD SPOTS
5. POST TREATMENTINSPECTION MORE DIFFICULT INSPECTION
MUST LOOK FOR LIVE INSECTS AND EGGS
MUST SEARCH FURTHER AWAY FROM BED
6. WHERE TO LOOK
9. How to Do a Bed Bug Inspection
10. INSPECTION CHALLENGES
13. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ESTIMATES OF TIME REQUIRED
14. HOW ACCURATE IS THE INSPECTION ESTIMATE THE PERCENTAGE OF ACCURACY
15. BUG DETECTING DOGS COULD BE THE FUTURE OF INSPECTIONS
MUCH QUICKER
SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ACCURATE
17. BED BUG DOGS ADVANTAGES PROVEN TO BE 96% ACCURATE
CAN INSPECT A ROOM IN A MATTER OF MINUTES
ARE A MARKETING MAGNET
18. BED BUG DOGS LIMITATIONS CAN NOT SEARCH UP HIGH
WORK BEST WHEN PAIRED WITH SAME HANDLER
NEED REINFORCEMENT TRAINING ALMOST DAILY
19. SUMMARY INSPECTIONS ARE AS CHALLENGING AS TREATMENTS
PROPER INSPECTIONS REQUIRE TIME
INSPECTIONS CAN BE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING
BED BUG DOGS ARE AN ALTERNATIVE