Introduction to Bed Bugs

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Lyke Thompson: Director, Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies

The News-HeraldThe Voice of Downriver

News

TAYLOR: Bed bugs found for the second time at schoolFriday, March 15, 2013By David Komer

TAYLOR — More bed bugs were found at McDowell Elementary on Wednesday.

Two were spotted by pupils in a classroom at the school, 22929 Brest Road, almost two weeks after the first incident, when two were found March 1.

Full Article: http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2013/03/15/news/doc5143882fc2a6a969387951.txt

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HHST Data on Bed Bugs in Detroit

Respondent who replied Yes to Bed Bugs:

Frequency Total Valid PercentHHST Versions 1 & 2 56 855 6.5%

HHST Version 3 - Inside 3 57 5.3%

HHST Version 3 - Outside 2 36 5.6%

Combined: 61 948 6.4%

HHST Question:

6. Is there evidence of the following pests in the home?

□ Cockroaches □ Mice/Rats □ Bed Bugs □ Other - Specify: ______________________ □ None

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Train-the-Trainer Session

The current plan is to hold a half-day “Train-the-Trainer” session in mid to late April, location TBD. This session will equip participants to give bed bug trainings to other groups.

Topics to be covered:

• Bed bug biology, prevention, treatment methods

• Our Powerpoint presentation

• How to give an effective presentation (this portion will be given by Gary Offenbacher)

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