3.1 Treatment Options for Bed Bugs and Resident Preparation

..and so does Ohio and the rest of the U.S. too! Source: Bedbug Registry

Dr. Michael Potter, Urban Entomologist, Univ. of Kentucky, 2006 “ Bed bugs will be the pest of the 21 st century, no question about it” “… ..a formidable pest”

“ Bed bugs will be the pest of the 21 st century, no question about it” “… ..a formidable pest” It is much easier to talk about bed bugs than it is to kill them. are

Why are they so hard to kill?

Why are they so hard to kill?
Small size and shape
Active mainly at night
High reproductive potential
Bed bug eggs are difficult to find
Very adaptable
Survive without feeding
Avoid chemical deposits
Resistant to commonly used pesticides
and …….

CLUTTER ! Why are they so hard to kill?

Clutter: The abundance and often times disorganized accumulation of personal possessions in a home or apartment. Why are they so hard to kill?

Clutter “ stuff” packed in bags and boxes

Clutter “ stuff” strewn on the floor

Clutter “ stuff” jammed in closets or under beds

Clutter too much “stuff” in bedrooms

Clutter “ stuff” stacked everywhere in an apartment or home

Under Carpeting and Behind Tack Strip Some more Nightmare situations

Some more Nightmare situations Baseboard heating

closet shelves packed with “stuff” more Nightmares

more Nightmares

Wall Mounted Thermostat Smoke Detector more Nightmares

more Nightmares clustered on the corner of the wall and ceiling

Closets Bed bugs are inside the plastic dry cleaner bags more Nightmares

more Nightmares hidden on an infrequently used ironing board

Look here Typical computer carrying case or book bag We carry bed bugs around on our stuff

We transport bed bugs

How do you kill them? 1. Conventional Treatments  chemical materials  mechanical methods 2. Heat Treatments 3. Fumigation

Conventional Treatment Methods Chemical Pesticides Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays, Mechanical Methods Steam Vacuum Cold Encasements Traps & Interceptors

Chemical Pesticides Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays, Liquids Suspend Demand CS Onslaught Tempo Temprid Phantom Sterifab Gentrol Exciter Kicker Prelude Dusts Drione Diatomaceous Earth Alpine Delta Dust Tempo Dust Pressurized Bedlam Phantom Pressurized Tri-Die D-Force HPX CB-80 Impregnated Strips NuVan ProZap Hot Shot Disclaimer: Brand names shown for reference purposes only. Always read and follow the directions on the label before using any pesticide product!

Chemical Pesticides Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays “ Pesticide resistance and limited control choices make treatment even more difficult. Some bed bug populations are resistant to almost all pesticides registered to treat them.” “a pest of significant public health importance” joint statement - 2010

Chemical Pesticides Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays There Is No Silver or Magic Bullet We do the best with what we have to use.

Chemical Pesticides ** Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays **always read and follow the directions on the label

Chemical Pesticides: Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays,

Vacuuming

Steaming

Cold Treatment instantly freezes and kills bed bugs and eggs

Encasements ( for mattress and box spring ) Must be certified “bed bug proof”

Traps and Interceptors - passive Climb-Up ™ Interceptor Catchmaster ® Bed Bug Sticky Trap Bed Bug Detector Trap Insect Monitor

Traps and Interceptors - passive Climb-Up™ Interceptor

Traps and Interceptors - active “ homemade” trap NightWatch ™ Trap

Heat Treatment Apartment, Motel Room, or Whole House from the outside from the inside +120 ° F for several hours

Heat Treat This! 537

Or This! 813

Containerized or Small Volume Heat Treatment Heat Treatment 8 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft Ideal for: Furniture, Clothing, Clutter, Sensitive Objects +120 ° F for several hours

Heat Treatment 8 ft wide x 7 ft high Containerized or Small Volume Heat Treatment Portable Thermal Chamber +120º F for several hours

Portable Bed Bug Heat Killing Unit 36”L x 19”W x 24”H Containerized or Small Volume Heat Treatment Heat Treatment Ideal for: suitcases, stuffed animals, shoes, books, pictures, papers, magazines, etc.

Heat Treatment Containerized or Small Volume Heat Treatment +120º F for several hours 30 minutes in a hot dryer kills all stages of bed bugs

pesticide impregnated resin strip – “acts” like a fumigant Resin Strip – Small Container Treatment Nuvan® Pro Strip* * labeled for use by pest management professionals Items remain in container for at least 2 days Ideal for: books, papers, shoes, electronics, etc. plastic container, snap on lid

Fumigation Whole House, Building or Large Containers inject poisonous gas

Chemical Pesticides Steam Furniture Reduce Clutter Heat Treatment Mattress Covers Fumigation What Works The Best? Vacuum Bedding Traps

An Integrated Approach Chemical Pesticides Steam Furniture Reduce Clutter Heat Treatment Mattress Covers Fumigation What Works The Best? Vacuum Bedding Traps

An Integrated Approach What Works The Best? 1. Cooperation These Three Things 2. Cooperation 3. Cooperation

What Works The Best? Cooperation Management PMP Resident

Pest Professional
Have a plan
Written instructions for resident
Follow through as promised
Document findings
Management
Educate staff
Educate residents
Provide assistance
Enforce provisions of the lease
Resident
Report signs of infestation early
Prepare as instructed
Reduce clutter
Cooperation

What About Do-It-Yourself Products? More than a 4 unit dwelling? Need a pesticide applicator license ODA Rule

NEVER USE “BUG BOMBS”!! Aerosol bombs won’t get rid of your bed bugs and may cause bed bugs to spread to other rooms and other apartments. What About Do-It-Yourself Products?

What About “natural” Products? 25(b) products* *must be registered as pesticides in OHIO Castor oil (U.S.P. or equivalent)* Linseed oil Cedar oil Malic acid Cinnamon and cinnamon oil* Mint and mint oil Citric acid* Peppermint and peppermint oil* Citronella and Citronella oil 2-Phenethyl propionate (2-phenylethyl propionate) Cloves and clove oil* Potassium sorbate* Corn gluten meal* Putrescent whole egg solids Corn oil* Rosemary and rosemary oil* Cottonseed oil* Sesame (includes ground sesame plant) and sesame oil* Dried Blood Sodium chloride (common salt) * Eugenol Sodium lauryl sulfate Garlic and garlic oil* Soybean oil Geraniol* Thyme and thyme oil* Geranium oil White pepper Lauryl sulfate Zinc metal strips (consisting solely of zinc metal and impurities) Lemongrass oil

What About “natural” Products? Do they work? It’s not the bed bugs you see that are the problem. It is the ones that are hiding. The ones you can’t see. Those are the ones that frustrate everyone!

8 weeks - no new bites - no new sightings - no new blood stains But, you may never know for sure. How do you know when they are gone?

Thank You & Remember….. And if they do Then take your shoe And knock ‘em ‘til They’re black and blue!

3.1 Treatment Options for Bed Bugs and Resident Preparation

by Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force on Sep 14, 2011

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