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Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings How to Identify Bed Bugs What to do if Bed Bugs are in Your Home What Not to Do if you Find Bed Bugs Presented by Rebecca Yeaman www.bedbugsnw.com
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Page 1: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings

How to Identify Bed Bugs What to do if Bed Bugs are in Your Home What Not to Do if you Find Bed Bugs

Presented by Rebecca Yeaman wwwbedbugsnwcom

Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly

Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal

Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5 eggs every day

Bed bugs can continue laying eggs for as much as 5 weeks with only one meal

What Bed Bugs are real

Unexplained welts or bites (bites are commonly in twos or threes) Small blood spotssmears on sheets and pillowcases Visible signs on mattress seams or bed frames Unexplained black marker-like spots on sheets or on the mattress

Signs Bed Bugs May be in Your Home

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

Bed Bug eggs

First stage nymph after meal

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 2: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly

Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal

Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5 eggs every day

Bed bugs can continue laying eggs for as much as 5 weeks with only one meal

What Bed Bugs are real

Unexplained welts or bites (bites are commonly in twos or threes) Small blood spotssmears on sheets and pillowcases Visible signs on mattress seams or bed frames Unexplained black marker-like spots on sheets or on the mattress

Signs Bed Bugs May be in Your Home

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

Bed Bug eggs

First stage nymph after meal

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 3: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Unexplained welts or bites (bites are commonly in twos or threes) Small blood spotssmears on sheets and pillowcases Visible signs on mattress seams or bed frames Unexplained black marker-like spots on sheets or on the mattress

Signs Bed Bugs May be in Your Home

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

Bed Bug eggs

First stage nymph after meal

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 4: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

Bed Bug eggs

First stage nymph after meal

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 5: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

What do Bed Bugs Look Like

Bed Bug eggs

First stage nymph after meal

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 6: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed bugs hitch-hike on luggage purses jackets used furniture moving vans sofas etc

Nearly every hotel in the US has to deal with bed bugs Some have inspections monthly to prevent the spread of bed bugs

Some donrsquot

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 7: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Hotels Coffee shops Theaters

Waiting rooms Public Transportation Thrift Stores

Where Could You Get Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be picked up anywhere other people are

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 8: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

YES

Can You Avoid Getting Bed Bugs

All you have to do is NEVER GO OUTSIDE and NEVER HAVE GUESTS OVER Itrsquos that simple but not very realistic

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 9: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Know what to look for Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bed bugs

Take precautions in hotels Always put your luggage in the bathtub

Keep luggage zipped in hotel rooms Donrsquot bring abandoned furniture home

You Can Take Precautions

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 10: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Immediately gather all bedding and launder it drying for two cycles to ensure all bedding is heated thoroughly

Inspect the bed frame mattress pillows and boxspring while laundering bedding

You will need a magnifying glass and a flashlight to inspect on your own

What to do if you suspect bed bugs

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 11: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Have a professional inspection with a bed bug sniffing dog or experienced Pest Control Co

Have the County Health Department identify any bugs you find

Apply Climb-Up Interceptors on all bed legs to capture and indentify bed bugs

Act quickly if you suspect bed bugs before they multiply out of control

What else to do if you suspect bed bugs

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 12: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Do not move furniture bedding or any objects around the room or house if you suspect bed bugs

This is a common way people expand their infestations

Do not begin sleeping in other rooms or on the sofa Bed bugs will follow you

What NOT to do if you suspect bed bugs

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 13: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Use a sealable vial small container or plastic bag to capture bugs noticed near sleeping areas Do not crush or damage the bugs Seal and freeze for three hours Send or deliver to our office Monday through Friday between the hours of 730 am and 4 pm

Multnomah County Vector Control and Code Enforcement ldquoAttention Bug Samplerdquo 5235 North Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97236

Multnomah Public Health Dept Can Identify Insects for you at no charge

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 14: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=WfKCcSPCOQoampfeature=player_embedded

National Geographic teaches us about bed bugs

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 15: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed bug infestations can be controlled by following an ldquointegrated pest managementrdquo approach that uses multiple methods at the same time

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 16: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Heat kills bed bugs Bed bugs and eggs are killed at temperatures above 120 for one hour

Bug bombs and common pest sprays DO NOT kill bed bugs or their eggs

Bed bugs need their ldquomealrdquo to be still while they feed

Bed Bug Facts

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 17: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed bugs cannot jump or fly they do not have wings

Bed bugs are visible to the eye but can be so small as to be hard to identify

Bed bugs feed for 3 to 15 minutes If disturbed they begin again thus the 2-3 bite pattern

More Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 18: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Bed Bugs Reproduce Like Crazy

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 19: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

This depends on you and the bed bug(s) Did one come from a hotel movie theater bus or coffee house hitch-hiking on a back-pack or jacket or did a small herd of them migrate from a connected apartment into yours

An adult female will begin laying 3-5 eggs a day When those eggs hatch in about 7-10 days those baby bed

bugs called nymphs will seek their first meal When they reach adulthood (after about 5 meals) in about 5-7

weeks those females will begin laying 3-5 eggs daily So now you have a bed bug factory with multiple eggs being laid every single day and two months later youve got a nice infestation on your hands

This is why it is so important to get an early inspection and rapid treatment if you do have bed bugs

How long would it take to see signs of bed bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 20: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 21: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

Immediately respond to potential bed bug complaints

Keep an itemized list of actions that were taken to resolve the situation

How should I handle an infestation if multiple persons could be exposed to bed bugs

httpwebmultcoushealthbed-bugs

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 22: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

The effects of bed bugs on human health can be significant despite the fact that bed bugs have never been shown to spread disease

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

Page 23: Bed Bugs in Adult Foster Care Settings...Bed bugs are small bugs that can reproduce very quickly. ! Bed bugs can live for over a year without a meal. ! Mature female bed bugs lay 3-5

However the most significant health effects appear to be the onset of stress anxiety depression and fatigue caused by the presence of bed bugs in the home

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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Insomnia Sensations of crawling skin Inability to concentrate Fear and hopelessness On-guard 247 Infection of bites and constant itching

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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Health effects may include dermatitis and secondary dermal infections due to bites as well as anemia in severe cases (Pritchard and Hwang 2009)

These health effects are then amplified by the time and expense it takes to manage bed bugs successfully

Bed Bugs Effect Quality of Life

Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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Routinely inspect for and detect bed bugs Inspect travelerrsquos clothing and luggage keep infested items out

Seal exterior cracks and crevices repair screens on doors and windows

Use interceptors on all bed legs

Prevention amp Early Detection

Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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Many people with bed bugs in their homes may be unaware of the pest presence because bed bugs by nature are secretive and many people fail to develop visible bite symptoms Even if bite symptoms do develop people unfamiliar with bed bugs often confuse bite symptoms for mosquito bites flea bites scabies or other non bed bug-related causes enabling the infestation to continue to proliferate undetected

Bed Bugs Are Stealthy

Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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Residents need to be aware of what bed bugs look like and encouraged to report unexplained bites or insects in their rooms

Residents need to know what not to do if they have bed bugs

Donrsquot Start sleeping elsewhere in the home Dispose of belongings without proper preparation Self-treat with store bought pesticides

What Your Tenants Should Know

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