Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite

1. Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite Prepared by: Generous Support from: The City of Chicago, Development Block Grants Polk Bros Foundation

2. History and Resurgence • Historical background • Resurgence pattern • Found in hotels, dormitories, apartment buildings, and homes. Bed Bugs are back in a big way!

3. One bed bug, ideal conditions, ONLY 6 months time… 31,700 9,600 500 1 May June January March

4. Who gets bed bugs? Bed bugs are attracted to: EACH OTHER Carbon dioxide HEAT Sanitation is not the problem. Anyone can get bed bugs!

5. How do you get bed bugs? People Awareness is KEY To Controlling the Spread of Bed Bugs Indirect Used Furniture Travel

6. How do we deal with bed bugs? • Q: Who Brought the Bed Bugs In?! • A: We may never know. • The important thing is we all work together... • You • Management • Staff • Pest Professionals • EVERYONE HAS A ROLE!

7. All Hands on Deck We’re all in this together. Blame game will only lead to one thing - more bed bugs. We need YOU to help control bed bugs.

8. “Poster Child” for IPM “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.” For Bed Bugs… Pesticides alone will not work! U.S. EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs, 2012

9. Problems with Pesticides Q: Why not just use pesticides to solve the problem? Ineffective on eggs & bed bug resistance means … Direct contact is a MUST …they may not work Spread problem

10. Creating a Bed Bug Plan Cooperation is a Must

11. Residential Landlord and\Tenant Ordinance • Every owner or operator is responsible for extermination if… • The infestation is caused by the failure of the owner or operator to maintain the dwelling in a reasonable…insect-proof condition; or • The infestation exists in two or more of the family units in the dwelling or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more family units.

12. Management’s Responsibility Developing Policies and Protocols: • Staff • Residents • Clients • Caretakers • Management • Others

13. Management’s Responsibility • Train Staff on Bed Bugs • Habits and reproduction • Dispel myths- DOS, DON’TS • Protocol and Policies Bed Bugs • Do not fly • Do not jump

14. Management’s Responsibility • Intake and Exit Policies and Protocol

15. Management’s Responsibility • Complaint reporting • What Happens Next? • Who’s responsible • Laundry and cleaning • Treatment prep • Communication

16. Management’s Responsibility • Routine Maintenance, Inspection & Monitoring • Contracting w/Professionals

17. Staff Responsibility • Follow protocol • Act as a Liaison btw Management and Tenants • Avoid spreading the problem

18. Treatment:Client/Resident Responsibility • Report Problems Quickly • Faster action = Faster results • Cooperate with Inspection • Even if you don’t think you have a problem • Remember the clover leaf method • Follow Direction • You will have to do some work • Prepare Unit for Treatment • SPCP has a sample preparation sheet but a PCO will give you one of their own.

19. What to Expect From the Pest Control Operator • Inspection – to find bed bugs • Report – if and where bed bugs were found. • Directions for preparing your unit • Treatment Visit – may apply pesticides to cracks and crevices, install mattress cover, etc. • Follow Up Inspection – see if treatment worked • Repeat as necessary

20. Inspection is a Must Mattress Couch/Chair Box Spring Bed Frame

21. Hot Spot Where do they hide? Infestation Zone

22. Multi-Unit Buildings • If a unit has bed bugs there is a: • 20% chance next door neighbors will get bed bugs; • and a 7% chance neighbors above and below will get them. • Report any problems right away. • Early notice can stop the spread!

23. Inspect Neighboring Units Above The Big Picture! Infested Unit Side Side Necessary to determine: Did bed bugs migrate? Did problem start elsewhere? • Questions that need answering: • When did this start? • Recent travel/guests? • Recent purchase? Below

24. Treatment Options Two Types: Non-Chemical • Physical – removal, exclusion, clutter • Thermal – heat and cold Chemical • Pesticides - liquids, dusts, aerosols/foggers, fumigation

25. What Does Treatment Cost? • Factors to Consider • Proactive vs. Reactive Approach • Extent of Infestation • Infested Area Detail • Size • Construction • Content • Treatment Method • Cooperation

26. What Does Treatment Cost? Proactive: $0 + Time to develop and implement protocol Reactive: $250 to $900/room (professional)

27. Working Together Will... Save Time, Money, and Aggravation

28. Who’s Responsible for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs? • Pest Pro • Inspect • Plan • Treat • Follow-up • Management • Educate • Repairs • Disposal • Scheduling • You • Stay Alert • Maintain Your Space • Report a problem • Cooperate All of us!