The document provides information about bed bugs, including their biology, identification, common locations, prevention, and treatment options. It discusses that bed bugs are true bugs that feed exclusively on blood and prefer humans. They can be found in many public and private places. Prevention tips include inspecting accommodations when traveling and sanitizing luggage. Signs of an infestation include black spots, skins, live bugs, and bites. Integrated Pest Management is recommended, using methods like vacuuming, laundering, and applying insecticides to targeted sites. Professional treatment may be necessary and usually requires multiple applications of different products.
The passage discusses the importance of summarization in an age of information overload. It notes that with the massive amount of online information available, being able to quickly understand the key points of documents is crucial. The ability to produce concise yet informative summaries can help people navigate large amounts of content and identify what is most relevant or important to their needs.
This document summarizes an OSU webinar on bed bugs presented by Dr. Susan C. Jones. It discusses the resurgence of bed bugs worldwide since the late 1990s, their biological characteristics and life cycle, common signs of infestation, integrated pest management strategies, and prevention tips. Data from Ohio statewide bed bug surveys in 2011 and 2016 show increasing numbers of bed bug treatments over time, especially in the most populated counties. Bed bugs are a significant public health issue and controlling infestations early is important.
The document provides information on bed bug biology, behavior, and research updates. It discusses the common bed bug, its life cycle, feeding habits, and ability to spread rapidly. Health effects of bed bug bites are outlined. Research studies summarized include ones evaluating various monitoring and detection tools, the efficacy of insecticides on resistant bed bugs, and natural pesticide products. The need for multiple treatments using different insecticide classes and formulations to control an infestation is emphasized.
The document discusses bed bugs in schools, including identifying bed bug infestations, inspecting potentially infested areas, treating infested items through cleaning or pest control, and handling sensitive situations such as students with bed bugs at home in a discreet and supportive manner. It provides guidance on procedures and policies schools can implement to address bed bugs found on students or in classrooms.
How to Sleep Tight and Not Let the Bed Bugs Bite!Jonathan Falk
Bed bugs have been companions with humans for a long time but were rarely seen from the 1940s until recently. Changes in pest control practices and increased travel have contributed to their resurgence as a pest. Bed bugs feed on human blood and hide in close proximity to where people sleep. Their bites can cause itchy welts but many people do not react. Public facilities like schools face challenges from students unintentionally transporting bed bugs from infested homes. Careful inspection of personal items and practical measures can help prevent bed bug introductions and transfers in public spaces.
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on human blood. They hide in mattresses, furniture, and cracks and crevices. Bed bugs have been a problem historically but decreased with DDT use, and have recently increased with global travel. Bed bugs have a 21 day lifecycle from egg to adult and can survive over a year without feeding. Signs of an infestation include bed bug sightings, blood spots, skin welts, and odors. Treatment involves hiring professionals to use heat, pesticides, and non-chemical methods to eliminate the infestation.
This document provides information about bed bugs, including their biology and behavior, research updates, and prevention tips. It notes that bed bug complaints have increased sharply in recent years due to factors like international travel, pesticide resistance, and housing with high tenant turnover. Bed bugs can survive for long periods without feeding and spread easily between apartments. Prevention recommendations include inspecting accommodations for signs of bed bugs when traveling and taking steps to avoid spreading them, such as storing luggage off furniture and changing clothes after being in an infested environment. Professional pest control treatment is usually needed to fully eliminate an infestation.
The passage discusses the importance of summarization in an age of information overload. It notes that with the massive amount of online information available, being able to quickly understand the key points of documents is crucial. The ability to produce concise yet informative summaries can help people navigate large amounts of content and identify what is most relevant or important to their needs.
This document summarizes an OSU webinar on bed bugs presented by Dr. Susan C. Jones. It discusses the resurgence of bed bugs worldwide since the late 1990s, their biological characteristics and life cycle, common signs of infestation, integrated pest management strategies, and prevention tips. Data from Ohio statewide bed bug surveys in 2011 and 2016 show increasing numbers of bed bug treatments over time, especially in the most populated counties. Bed bugs are a significant public health issue and controlling infestations early is important.
The document provides information on bed bug biology, behavior, and research updates. It discusses the common bed bug, its life cycle, feeding habits, and ability to spread rapidly. Health effects of bed bug bites are outlined. Research studies summarized include ones evaluating various monitoring and detection tools, the efficacy of insecticides on resistant bed bugs, and natural pesticide products. The need for multiple treatments using different insecticide classes and formulations to control an infestation is emphasized.
The document discusses bed bugs in schools, including identifying bed bug infestations, inspecting potentially infested areas, treating infested items through cleaning or pest control, and handling sensitive situations such as students with bed bugs at home in a discreet and supportive manner. It provides guidance on procedures and policies schools can implement to address bed bugs found on students or in classrooms.
How to Sleep Tight and Not Let the Bed Bugs Bite!Jonathan Falk
Bed bugs have been companions with humans for a long time but were rarely seen from the 1940s until recently. Changes in pest control practices and increased travel have contributed to their resurgence as a pest. Bed bugs feed on human blood and hide in close proximity to where people sleep. Their bites can cause itchy welts but many people do not react. Public facilities like schools face challenges from students unintentionally transporting bed bugs from infested homes. Careful inspection of personal items and practical measures can help prevent bed bug introductions and transfers in public spaces.
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on human blood. They hide in mattresses, furniture, and cracks and crevices. Bed bugs have been a problem historically but decreased with DDT use, and have recently increased with global travel. Bed bugs have a 21 day lifecycle from egg to adult and can survive over a year without feeding. Signs of an infestation include bed bug sightings, blood spots, skin welts, and odors. Treatment involves hiring professionals to use heat, pesticides, and non-chemical methods to eliminate the infestation.
This document provides information about bed bugs, including their biology and behavior, research updates, and prevention tips. It notes that bed bug complaints have increased sharply in recent years due to factors like international travel, pesticide resistance, and housing with high tenant turnover. Bed bugs can survive for long periods without feeding and spread easily between apartments. Prevention recommendations include inspecting accommodations for signs of bed bugs when traveling and taking steps to avoid spreading them, such as storing luggage off furniture and changing clothes after being in an infested environment. Professional pest control treatment is usually needed to fully eliminate an infestation.
Find everything you need to know about bed bugs in this complete guide. With everything from bed bug biology and behavior to tips on preventing bed bug infestations, this is your go-to guide for bed bugs.
Bed bugs have become a nationwide epidemic, affecting millions of people in hotels, apartments, houses, buses, schools, and other places. They were once common before World War 2 but were largely eliminated by DDT until recent decades, when factors like pesticide resistance, immigration, and international travel contributed to their resurgence. Bed bugs feed on human blood and can reproduce rapidly, with females laying hundreds of eggs over their lifespan. Their bites can cause itching, swelling, and discomfort. Effective treatment requires professional extermination through heat or freezing to kill all bugs and eggs. Prevention is important through careful inspection of used items and laundering of belongings after travel or stays elsewhere.
Bed bugs have spread prolifically in recent years, and as public buildings, libraries can be especially vulnerable. The internet is full of suggestions and remedies on how to kill bed bugs, but there are only a few select ways of being sure they have been fully eradicated. In this webinar, you’ll learn about prevention techniques and treatments that are safe for your collections.
This document provides a primer on arthropods of medical importance. It begins with background information on entomology, medical entomology, and what constitutes a pest. It then discusses different types of pest arthropods, including those that are aesthetic nuisances, agricultural pests, and pests of medical importance. It notes that most arthropods transmit disease via hematophagy, or blood feeding. The document concludes by beginning an alphabetic listing of different arthropod groups, starting with arthropods, bugs, bed bugs, and beetles.
Bed bugs have been increasingly reported in Hamilton County, Ohio since 2003. The director of environmental health discusses bed bug identification, life cycle, spread, treatment, and prevention measures. Residents must work together with exterminators and public health officials to control infestations. Proper inspection of used furniture and diligent home inspections can help prevent the spread of bed bugs.
The document provides information about bed bugs, including:
- Bed bugs are true bugs in the order Hemiptera that feed on animal blood through a piercing proboscis.
- They likely originated from bugs that fed on bats in caves and adapted to feeding on humans.
- Various historical methods were used to control bed bugs, including pesticides, boiling water, and fumigation.
- Bed bugs were essentially eradicated in the 1940s-50s due to DDT but have resurged in recent decades, possibly due to increased travel and resistance to pesticides.
Bed bugs are developing resistance to newer insecticides. A fungus-based biopesticide called Aprehend has shown promise for killing bed bugs, including resistant strains. It remains effective for up to 3 months after application. Automatic monitoring systems like Delta Five are also being developed. Research found bed bugs prefer red and black harborages. Surveys of Ohio pest management professionals found bed bug infestations and treatments have greatly increased since the mid-2000s, with most work in urban areas. Common treatment methods include insecticides, heat, and encasements. Many customers still attempt do-it-yourself control before hiring professionals, sometimes misusing products.
Bed bugs have become a nationwide epidemic, affecting millions of people in hotels, apartments, houses, buses, schools, and other places. They were once common before World War 2 but were eliminated by DDT and have recently resurged due to bans on DDT, pesticide resistance, immigration, and international travel. Bed bugs feed on human blood and can reproduce rapidly, with females laying hundreds of eggs over their lifespan. Their bites can cause itching, swelling, and discomfort. Prevention and thorough treatment are important to avoid spreading or bringing in bed bugs.
Dr. Susan Jones in depth discussion on bed bugs
Acknowledgments:
Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force
Joint Bed Bug Task Force
Camille Jones
Greg Kesterman
Courtney Darrington
Josh Bryant
Nina Bogart
Kara Baker
This document provides an overview of bed bug biology, monitoring, and management. It discusses bed bug life cycles, feeding behaviors, health effects, and spread. Integrated Pest Management approaches are recommended, including thorough inspections, sanitation, and targeted insecticide applications if needed. Bed bugs are a significant public health issue and their numbers can quickly increase without early detection and treatment. Proper identification is important to confirm infestations.
The document provides an overview of bed bugs from Walter Wakhungu Waswa. It discusses the life cycle and habits of bed bugs, including that they feed on blood, mate through traumatic insemination, and can exponentially increase in numbers. Prevention tips are outlined, such as inspecting furniture and clothing for bugs and washing items in hot water. Both chemical and non-chemical control methods are described, including using neem oil extracts as organic pesticides. The document emphasizes educating others about bed bugs and working together to address this menace.
Preventing and Getting Rid of Bed Bugs SafelyFairfax County
This document provides information about preventing and safely eliminating bed bug infestations in 3 sentences or less:
It discusses identifying bed bugs, preventing infestations by inspecting secondhand furniture and luggage, and working with pest control professionals to treat infestations using integrated methods like vacuuming, laundering items, sealing cracks and applying targeted pesticide treatments under supervision. The guide stresses the importance of cooperation between tenants, landlords, and neighbors to properly control bed bugs through preparation, treatment, follow-up inspections and preventing reinfestation.
Bedbugs have reemerged as a problem in the United States after being largely eradicated in the 1930s. They have developed resistance to pesticides and spread through travel and human contact. Bedbugs live in human dwellings and feed exclusively on human blood. They are small, brown, oval insects that are difficult to see and can hide in many small spaces around where people sleep. Their bites can cause itching and anxiety. Thorough inspection and treatment of living spaces along with personal precautions are needed to control and prevent bedbug infestations. Professional extermination is often required but maintaining cleanliness also makes treatment more effective.
This document provides an overview of bed bug biology, research, and management. It discusses bed bug life cycles, feeding habits, common hiding places, and the challenges they pose. Surveys of pest management professionals found bed bug reports increasing sharply in Ohio since 2005, especially in major urban areas. Effective control requires thorough inspections, sanitation, and multiple insecticide treatments targeting harborage sites. Newer products show promise but bed bugs are developing resistance. Public education on proper identification and non-chemical control methods is important to curb infestations.
This document discusses the use of scent detection dogs, specifically for bed bugs. It outlines that dogs can efficiently search large areas like warehouses, theaters, and dorms without moving furniture. Their powerful sense of smell allows them to detect odors through cracks and seams. Regular training with live bed bugs keeps the dogs highly skilled. Accuracy depends on factors like air flow and recent pesticide use. Expectations should be realistic as dogs are not 100% accurate but can efficiently search large spaces as part of integrated pest management.
This document provides information about cockroaches and bed bugs, including their appearance, where they are found, health risks, and methods for removal. It states that cockroaches can be brown or black, up to 5 cm long, and found in warm, humid places like kitchens and bathrooms near food. Bed bugs are oval shaped and feed on blood. Both pests can cause allergic reactions and respiratory issues. Non-chemical removal methods include cleaning, sealing food, taking out trash, and using traps. Professional help may be needed for severe infestations.
Bed bugs have become an increasing issue in Ohio government facilities over the past seven years. Employees can unintentionally transfer bed bugs between their workplace and home. The organization's facilities management team began preparing for potential bed bug issues in 2010, informed by the closure of a Manhattan store due to infestation. The first bed bug was reported within months, beginning a process of education, communication, and cooperation with pest management professionals to properly address issues as they arise. Ongoing education of employees helps prevent the spread of bed bugs within facilities and between work and home.
This document provides information on bed bugs, including their history and resurgence, identification, biology and behavior, sanitation practices, disease transmission, early detection methods, and treatment options. It discusses how bed bugs lay eggs and feed on blood, and notes that early detection can be difficult. Treatment involves thorough inspection of potential harborage sites, use of encasements, vacuuming, heating methods, insecticides and traps. Complete control may require multiple visits and ongoing monitoring, as reintroduction is possible.
The grasshopper and ant story is one most of us have heard at some point or the other. Although its purpose is to teach us the value of hard-work, it also brings to light the nature of the determined ant.
1) The document is a lesson plan about an article on Nahason Zauana, the owner of a pest control business.
2) It provides objectives, an agenda, vocabulary words, listening and reading comprehension activities, and a writing assignment.
3) Students are asked to listen to an interview with Zauana, who started his business after having a bad experience with bed bugs, and then to write questions for him.
This document provides guidance on detecting and treating bed bugs. It describes bed bugs as small, oval, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood. Signs of an infestation include spotting live or dead bugs, red stains from droppings, and eggs attached near beds. It recommends implementing regular inspection protocols, such as weekly checks of sheets and mattresses and quarterly examinations of furniture, to detect bed bugs early before they spread. If found, items should be sealed in bags and laundered or dried at high heat, and professional treatment may be necessary using heat or freezing to eradicate any infestation.
This document provides information about bed bugs. It notes that bug bombs should not be used to treat bed bugs as they do not work and can cause the bugs to scatter, worsening the problem. Bed bugs typically hide during the day and feed on humans at night, leaving itchy welts. Their populations can grow rapidly if not treated. The document outlines prevention tips for travelers and the importance of hiring professional pest control to treat an infestation.
Find everything you need to know about bed bugs in this complete guide. With everything from bed bug biology and behavior to tips on preventing bed bug infestations, this is your go-to guide for bed bugs.
Bed bugs have become a nationwide epidemic, affecting millions of people in hotels, apartments, houses, buses, schools, and other places. They were once common before World War 2 but were largely eliminated by DDT until recent decades, when factors like pesticide resistance, immigration, and international travel contributed to their resurgence. Bed bugs feed on human blood and can reproduce rapidly, with females laying hundreds of eggs over their lifespan. Their bites can cause itching, swelling, and discomfort. Effective treatment requires professional extermination through heat or freezing to kill all bugs and eggs. Prevention is important through careful inspection of used items and laundering of belongings after travel or stays elsewhere.
Bed bugs have spread prolifically in recent years, and as public buildings, libraries can be especially vulnerable. The internet is full of suggestions and remedies on how to kill bed bugs, but there are only a few select ways of being sure they have been fully eradicated. In this webinar, you’ll learn about prevention techniques and treatments that are safe for your collections.
This document provides a primer on arthropods of medical importance. It begins with background information on entomology, medical entomology, and what constitutes a pest. It then discusses different types of pest arthropods, including those that are aesthetic nuisances, agricultural pests, and pests of medical importance. It notes that most arthropods transmit disease via hematophagy, or blood feeding. The document concludes by beginning an alphabetic listing of different arthropod groups, starting with arthropods, bugs, bed bugs, and beetles.
Bed bugs have been increasingly reported in Hamilton County, Ohio since 2003. The director of environmental health discusses bed bug identification, life cycle, spread, treatment, and prevention measures. Residents must work together with exterminators and public health officials to control infestations. Proper inspection of used furniture and diligent home inspections can help prevent the spread of bed bugs.
The document provides information about bed bugs, including:
- Bed bugs are true bugs in the order Hemiptera that feed on animal blood through a piercing proboscis.
- They likely originated from bugs that fed on bats in caves and adapted to feeding on humans.
- Various historical methods were used to control bed bugs, including pesticides, boiling water, and fumigation.
- Bed bugs were essentially eradicated in the 1940s-50s due to DDT but have resurged in recent decades, possibly due to increased travel and resistance to pesticides.
Bed bugs are developing resistance to newer insecticides. A fungus-based biopesticide called Aprehend has shown promise for killing bed bugs, including resistant strains. It remains effective for up to 3 months after application. Automatic monitoring systems like Delta Five are also being developed. Research found bed bugs prefer red and black harborages. Surveys of Ohio pest management professionals found bed bug infestations and treatments have greatly increased since the mid-2000s, with most work in urban areas. Common treatment methods include insecticides, heat, and encasements. Many customers still attempt do-it-yourself control before hiring professionals, sometimes misusing products.
Bed bugs have become a nationwide epidemic, affecting millions of people in hotels, apartments, houses, buses, schools, and other places. They were once common before World War 2 but were eliminated by DDT and have recently resurged due to bans on DDT, pesticide resistance, immigration, and international travel. Bed bugs feed on human blood and can reproduce rapidly, with females laying hundreds of eggs over their lifespan. Their bites can cause itching, swelling, and discomfort. Prevention and thorough treatment are important to avoid spreading or bringing in bed bugs.
Dr. Susan Jones in depth discussion on bed bugs
Acknowledgments:
Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force
Joint Bed Bug Task Force
Camille Jones
Greg Kesterman
Courtney Darrington
Josh Bryant
Nina Bogart
Kara Baker
This document provides an overview of bed bug biology, monitoring, and management. It discusses bed bug life cycles, feeding behaviors, health effects, and spread. Integrated Pest Management approaches are recommended, including thorough inspections, sanitation, and targeted insecticide applications if needed. Bed bugs are a significant public health issue and their numbers can quickly increase without early detection and treatment. Proper identification is important to confirm infestations.
The document provides an overview of bed bugs from Walter Wakhungu Waswa. It discusses the life cycle and habits of bed bugs, including that they feed on blood, mate through traumatic insemination, and can exponentially increase in numbers. Prevention tips are outlined, such as inspecting furniture and clothing for bugs and washing items in hot water. Both chemical and non-chemical control methods are described, including using neem oil extracts as organic pesticides. The document emphasizes educating others about bed bugs and working together to address this menace.
Preventing and Getting Rid of Bed Bugs SafelyFairfax County
This document provides information about preventing and safely eliminating bed bug infestations in 3 sentences or less:
It discusses identifying bed bugs, preventing infestations by inspecting secondhand furniture and luggage, and working with pest control professionals to treat infestations using integrated methods like vacuuming, laundering items, sealing cracks and applying targeted pesticide treatments under supervision. The guide stresses the importance of cooperation between tenants, landlords, and neighbors to properly control bed bugs through preparation, treatment, follow-up inspections and preventing reinfestation.
Bedbugs have reemerged as a problem in the United States after being largely eradicated in the 1930s. They have developed resistance to pesticides and spread through travel and human contact. Bedbugs live in human dwellings and feed exclusively on human blood. They are small, brown, oval insects that are difficult to see and can hide in many small spaces around where people sleep. Their bites can cause itching and anxiety. Thorough inspection and treatment of living spaces along with personal precautions are needed to control and prevent bedbug infestations. Professional extermination is often required but maintaining cleanliness also makes treatment more effective.
This document provides an overview of bed bug biology, research, and management. It discusses bed bug life cycles, feeding habits, common hiding places, and the challenges they pose. Surveys of pest management professionals found bed bug reports increasing sharply in Ohio since 2005, especially in major urban areas. Effective control requires thorough inspections, sanitation, and multiple insecticide treatments targeting harborage sites. Newer products show promise but bed bugs are developing resistance. Public education on proper identification and non-chemical control methods is important to curb infestations.
This document discusses the use of scent detection dogs, specifically for bed bugs. It outlines that dogs can efficiently search large areas like warehouses, theaters, and dorms without moving furniture. Their powerful sense of smell allows them to detect odors through cracks and seams. Regular training with live bed bugs keeps the dogs highly skilled. Accuracy depends on factors like air flow and recent pesticide use. Expectations should be realistic as dogs are not 100% accurate but can efficiently search large spaces as part of integrated pest management.
This document provides information about cockroaches and bed bugs, including their appearance, where they are found, health risks, and methods for removal. It states that cockroaches can be brown or black, up to 5 cm long, and found in warm, humid places like kitchens and bathrooms near food. Bed bugs are oval shaped and feed on blood. Both pests can cause allergic reactions and respiratory issues. Non-chemical removal methods include cleaning, sealing food, taking out trash, and using traps. Professional help may be needed for severe infestations.
Bed bugs have become an increasing issue in Ohio government facilities over the past seven years. Employees can unintentionally transfer bed bugs between their workplace and home. The organization's facilities management team began preparing for potential bed bug issues in 2010, informed by the closure of a Manhattan store due to infestation. The first bed bug was reported within months, beginning a process of education, communication, and cooperation with pest management professionals to properly address issues as they arise. Ongoing education of employees helps prevent the spread of bed bugs within facilities and between work and home.
This document provides information on bed bugs, including their history and resurgence, identification, biology and behavior, sanitation practices, disease transmission, early detection methods, and treatment options. It discusses how bed bugs lay eggs and feed on blood, and notes that early detection can be difficult. Treatment involves thorough inspection of potential harborage sites, use of encasements, vacuuming, heating methods, insecticides and traps. Complete control may require multiple visits and ongoing monitoring, as reintroduction is possible.
The grasshopper and ant story is one most of us have heard at some point or the other. Although its purpose is to teach us the value of hard-work, it also brings to light the nature of the determined ant.
1) The document is a lesson plan about an article on Nahason Zauana, the owner of a pest control business.
2) It provides objectives, an agenda, vocabulary words, listening and reading comprehension activities, and a writing assignment.
3) Students are asked to listen to an interview with Zauana, who started his business after having a bad experience with bed bugs, and then to write questions for him.
This document provides guidance on detecting and treating bed bugs. It describes bed bugs as small, oval, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood. Signs of an infestation include spotting live or dead bugs, red stains from droppings, and eggs attached near beds. It recommends implementing regular inspection protocols, such as weekly checks of sheets and mattresses and quarterly examinations of furniture, to detect bed bugs early before they spread. If found, items should be sealed in bags and laundered or dried at high heat, and professional treatment may be necessary using heat or freezing to eradicate any infestation.
This document provides information about bed bugs. It notes that bug bombs should not be used to treat bed bugs as they do not work and can cause the bugs to scatter, worsening the problem. Bed bugs typically hide during the day and feed on humans at night, leaving itchy welts. Their populations can grow rapidly if not treated. The document outlines prevention tips for travelers and the importance of hiring professional pest control to treat an infestation.
Prevention and Management of Bed Bug InfestationFairfax County
This document provides information on bed bugs, including their biology and behavior, transportation and infestation, and steps to control and prevent bed bug infestations. It notes that bed bugs are increasing worldwide due to increased travel and transportation of items. Their small size allows them to hide in cracks and crevices. Professional heat treatments can kill all life stages, but do not prevent reinfestation if bugs are brought back into the home. Residents should inspect belongings, use encasements and interceptors, and call professionals for severe infestations.
Bed bugs can be difficult to detect due to their small size and tendency to hide. This document provides guidance on inspecting for bed bugs in various locations like hotels, homes, and transportation. It outlines signs of infestation to look for, including rust-colored spots, fecal stains, shed skins, and a sweet odor. High-risk hiding places that should be thoroughly inspected include mattress and box spring seams, headboards, furniture, curtains, and any clutter around beds or sleeping areas. A complete inspection can take 1-2 hours.
The document provides information about bed bugs including their biology, behavior, life cycle, identification, and methods for control and prevention. It discusses that bed bugs have resurged as a pest due to factors like international travel, pesticide resistance, and changes in pest control methods. The summary also notes that bed bugs can spread rapidly in multi-unit housing and offers tips for inspecting areas and preparing for treatment. Integrated pest management approaches including sanitation, non-chemical controls, and professional treatment are recommended over do-it-yourself methods.
Bed bugs are becoming a serious problem, with a 500% increase in reported cases since 2000 according to pest control experts. They live in beds and furniture and feed on human blood. While they don't transmit diseases, they are difficult to control and eradicate. Omaha has seen a large rise in bed bug infestations across many property types, and experts hold summits to address the growing issue. Knowing the signs of bed bug infestation and inspecting properly is important to detecting and treating any bugs.
The document discusses bed bugs, lice, and scabies. It provides details on the biology, symptoms, and public health implications of each. While they do not transmit disease, bed bugs and scabies are considered public health issues due to factors like emotional distress from bites, potential for anemia from blood loss, and links to other health problems. Controlling and preventing the spread of these arthropods requires treatment and hygiene procedures.
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on humans by hiding in mattresses, box springs, and nearby cracks and crevices. They can cause itchy bites and skin infections from scratching. An infestation is difficult to eliminate and requires removing or treating all infested materials and monitoring to ensure all bed bugs are gone. People can unintentionally transport bed bugs from places like hotels and homeless shelters on luggage or used furniture. Proper identification, vacuuming, laundering bedding, and pesticide application may be needed along with inspecting for bugs to fully get rid of an infestation.
Evicting Bed Bugs: Strategies to Keep Bed Bugs off Your Tenant ListOrkin
Originally presented by Orkin Director of Technical Services Dr. Ron Harrison and IPM Institute of North America President Dr. Thomas Green at the 2010 National Apartment Association Education Conference, this presentation is designed for property managers and other apartment staff that want to know more about bed bugs in the multifamily space.
This document summarizes information about bed bugs, including:
1) It describes the life cycle and physical characteristics of bed bugs at different stages from egg to adult.
2) It discusses common hiding places for bed bugs and how they spread passively or actively between locations.
3) It outlines non-chemical and chemical treatment options for eliminating bed bug infestations and the importance of continual monitoring and quick action.
Within the past few decades, the global prevalence of the bed bug has skyrocketed from being virtually nonexistent to being one of the most problematic pests in the world. There are no exact figures on the number of people affected by this pest, but it is estimated that there are over 100 million cases of bed bugs in the U.S. alone. A lot of this can be attributed to their ability to quickly adapt to their surroundings. They are also resistant to most pesticides, resulting in increased infestations in areas where they are not treated. Because of this, they are frequently found in hotels, nursing homes, and other places where they are not regularly checked for pests. The nvironment they thrive in makes them more likely to come into contact with other organisms.
This document provides information on bed bugs, including:
1) It discusses how state parks can prevent and treat bed bug infestations through staff training, inspection protocols, and following up on treated sites.
2) It provides background on bed bugs, including their origins in the US and theories for their resurgence in recent decades.
3) It covers bed bug biology, behavior, signs of infestation, and conventional and alternative treatment methods. The importance of consistent training and protocols across state park systems is emphasized.
The document summarizes the key principles of integrated pest management (IPM) for bed bug infestations. It discusses the central tenets of IPM including education, prevention, monitoring, treatment thresholds, use of multiple tactics, integration of tactics, and program evaluation. It then provides details on implementing each of these tenets for bed bug management, including educating the public about bed bug biology and ecology, preventing introduction and establishment through various measures, methods for monitoring and detecting bed bugs, evaluating treatment thresholds, integrating nonchemical and chemical control tactics, and monitoring programs for evaluation.
This document provides information about bacteria, viruses, and how to prevent sickness. It defines bacteria and viruses, explaining that bacteria are single-celled organisms that live in colonies, while viruses hijack cells to replicate. It recommends washing hands and staying home when sick to avoid spreading germs. The document also previews a video on bacteria and viruses, noting it will discuss how the immune system fights them off and that antibiotics only work on bacteria, not viruses. Key vocabulary is defined, like bacteria, virus, antibiotic, and white blood cell. A test on this material is scheduled for Monday.
Bedbugs have reemerged as a problem in the United States after being largely eradicated in the 1930s. They have developed resistance to pesticides and spread through travel and transient populations. Bedbugs live in human dwellings and feed exclusively on human blood. They are small, brown, oval insects that are difficult to see and can hide in many small spaces around homes. Proper identification, treatment by licensed professionals using approved pesticides, thorough cleaning, and preventative measures are needed to address bedbug infestations.
DIY bed bug treatments...what works and what doesn't
Mr. Andrew Christman, The Ohio Exterminating Co.
Mr. Dale Hodgson, Rose Pest Solutions
Dr. Susan Jones, The Ohio State University
This document discusses germs and bacteria found in various public spaces and the importance of cleaning to limit their spread. It notes that hospitals often see infections acquired by patients and lists common sources of germs like hands, elevator buttons, and women's workspaces. The document emphasizes that proper cleaning and disinfecting can help limit bacteria and viruses. It promotes cleaning techniques like using microfiber cloths and UV lights to validate cleaning procedures to reduce infection risks. The overall message is that cleaning staff play a key role in maintaining health and safety through sanitary practices.
This document provides information about bed bugs for emergency medical services workers. It defines bed bugs, explains that they do not transmit diseases but can cause skin rashes from bites. Prolonged contact is required for bed bugs to infest clothing or equipment. While bed bugs may climb onto gear, the document explains they are unlikely to infest bags, ambulances, or stations. It provides guidance on handling patients and responding to potential bed bug contact to prevent transmission and infestation.
The document discusses mobile learning and mobile technology. It defines mobile learning as learning that can occur anywhere using portable digital devices. Some definitions focus on the technology aspect, while others focus on the learner experience. The document lists potential advantages and disadvantages of mobile learning, and compares user-generated lists to those from research studies. It defines the concept of affordances and provides examples of affordances that mobile devices offer for teaching and learning. In closing, it notes that most children from low-income households now have access to mobile devices and the internet, and that mobile learning supports 21st century skills like collaboration and communication.
Finding Content for Teaching Digital Citizenship DiscussionEduTechnologic, llc
This document provides resources for finding content to teach digital citizenship. It lists materials from organizations like the International Society for Technology Education, Utah Education Network, Common Sense Media, and others. These include comprehensive guides on digital citizenship issues, ideas for using social media in the classroom, cyberbullying prevention tools, and curricula for teaching digital literacy and citizenship skills to students. Free resources are available for educators to teach both students and adults.
This document discusses finding and designing content for mobile devices. It identifies sources of pre-built content such as app stores which offer a wide variety but can be costly and raise privacy concerns, and web-based open content which is free but hard to search. It also discusses content repositories which are easier to search but have limited topics. The document advises designing original content to be accessible to students with disabilities.
This document discusses finding and designing content for mobile devices. It identifies sources of pre-built content such as app stores, which offer a wide variety but can be costly and raise privacy concerns, and web-based open content, which is free but hard to search. It also discusses content repositories, which are easier to search but have limited topics. Finally, it provides tips for designing original content, such as including subtitles, descriptions and using accessibility features.
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Blended learning combines online and face-to-face instruction and has been shown to have greater benefits than purely online or face-to-face learning alone. It allows for personalization by giving students access to digital materials to self-direct their learning to fill knowledge gaps. Blended learning also provides increased learning time through additional materials and opportunities for collaboration. It is being used for credit recovery and reducing costs by outsourcing niche classes.
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O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Dealing w bed bugs
1. Dealing With Bed Bugs—
The New Reality
Dr. Susan C. Jones
Professor of Entomology
jones.1800@osu.edu
2. What will you learn today?
• Some myths about bed bugs
• How to recognize bed bugs
• How to protect yourself from bed bugs
• What to do if you have bed bugs
• Treatment options for bed bugs
3. The Bed Bug
(Cimex lectularius)
• Insects (true bugs)
• Typically feed at night
• Feed only on blood
• Prefer to feed on humans
• Alternate hosts:
rodents, bats, birds, pets
(cats, dogs, etc.)
Not caused by bad housekeeping!!
BED BUGS CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE!
• Cause significant economic,
physical, & mental distress
6. Bed bugs can be found in:
– Apartment buildings
– Single-family homes
– Hotels and motels
– Assisted living facilities
– Office buildings
– Retail stores
– Movie theaters
– Libraries
– Schools
– Public transportation
– Hospitals
7. Bed Bugs In
Public Facilities
• Brought in by visitors, staff, etc.
• Brought in on clothing, coats, shoes,
bags, purses, briefcases, wheelchairs,
walkers, etc.
• Bugs then crawl into the facilities’ chairs,
carpeting, equipment, etc.
• A single bed bug does not warrant panic
or business closure!
10. Bed Bugs In
Public Facilities
• Brought in by visitors, staff, etc.
• Brought in on clothing, coats, shoes,
bags, purses, briefcases, wheelchairs,
walkers, etc.
• Bugs then crawl into the facilities’ chairs,
carpeting, equipment, etc.
• A single bed bug does not warrant panic
or business closure!
11. Control of Bed Bugs In
Public Facilities
• Early identification is very important
• Staff should be trained re. what to look for
• Maintenance and cleaning crews should be on
the lookout for telltale signs of bed bugs
• Capture a bug for positive identification
13. --A pictorial guide for recognizing bed bugs and other household pests
--Information on integrated pest management strategies
http://u.osu.edu/bedbugs
15. IDENTIFICATION SERVICES
Ohio State University Pest Diagnostic Clinic
• Fee for identification services ($20 per insect
sample)
• ID wide variety of insects, arthropods, plant
diseases, etc.
• Online submission form: http://ppdc.osu.edu
16. Typically, you shouldn’t dispose of furniture.
• Bed bugs will fall off the furniture as you are
moving it, hence spreading the problem.
• Infested furniture usually can be treated.
• Bed bugs can quickly infest replacement
furniture.
• Items placed on the curb often are
picked up and reused, thereby
spreading bed bugs to other
households.
What shouldn’t you do for
a bed bug problem?
17. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
(IPM) PROCEDURES :
Correctly identify the pest
+
Conduct a thorough inspection
+
Use sanitation measures
+
Use non-chemical measures
+
Apply insecticides to targeted sites
18. BED BUG HABITS
• Typically hide during the day in dark,
protected sites (esp. cracks & crevices)
• Can cling tightly to surfaces
• Cannot fly or jump
• Can walk very fast
20. Bed Bug Prevention
• Recognize the telltale signs
of bed bugs
• Take measures to reduce the
risk of getting bed bugs
• Prevent bugs from spreading
to new sites
21. Recognize the telltale
signs of bed bugs!
• Black fecal spots
• Shed skins & eggshells
• Live bed bugs (nymphs & adults)
• Blood stains from crushed bugs
• Welts on exposed skin
• Distinctive “buggy” odor (in severe
infestations)
24. Bed Bug Bites
• Skin reactions (avg = 7 of 10 people)
• Redness
• Welts
• Itching
• Resemble bites from other insects & arthropods
• Typically no red spot at the center (such as with
fleas and black flies)
• Typically occur on exposed skin
• Neck and face; shoulders and arms; back; etc.
• Rarely occur on the palms or soles (such as with
scabies mites)
• Often occur in rows or groups
• Confirmation based on finding bed bug evidence
25. Treatment of Bites
• Topical or systemic antihistamine or
anti-inflammatory medications
• Do NOT use topical insecticides
such as for scabies and head lice
26. Health Effects from Bed Bugs
• Skin reactions (7 of 10 people on avg.)
• Redness
• Welts
• Itching
• Secondary bacterial infections
• Anemia
• Asthma
• Anaphylactic shock
• Psychological effects
• Sleeplessness
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Insecticide exposure
• …
27. August 2010
Bed bugs are a
pest of significant
public health
importance!
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/Publications/Bed_Bugs_CDC-EPA_Statement.htm
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/bedbugs/
CDC & EPA
Joint
Statement
28. Tips for Employees That Make
Home Visits
• Minimize items to be carried inside
• Don’t sit on beds, upholstered furniture,
or the floor
• Do a self-inspection immediately after
departing (thoroughly inspect shoes)
• Change into fresh clothing ASAP
(consider keeping a change of
clothes at work)
• Bag used items (seal the bag)
• Dissolvable laundry bags are an option
• Disinfect clothing by laundering & drying
Tyvek boot covers
Tyvek coveralls
29. Disinfect Items by
Laundering & Drying
(kills all bed bug life stages)
Launder clothing
• Wash in hot water (>120ºF)
• Use drier on hot setting (>30 mins.)
• Dry clean items
Bag disinfected items
30. Did you check for signs
of bed bugs in your
hotel/motel room when
you last traveled?
31. BED BUG PREVENTION
FOR TRAVELERS
Make it STANDARD PRACTICE to check
for bed bugs in hotel/motel rooms!
• Pull back the bedding and look for black fecal
spots on mattress & box springs (especially
seams)
• Carefully examine the underside of the bed skirt
• Look for bb signs along bed frame (especially
head board)
• Open nightstand drawers and look for bb signs
along inner and outer edges
• Look for bb signs along baseboards
DON’T STAY IN A ROOM THAT HAS BB SIGNS
32. BED BUG PREVENTION
FOR TRAVELERS
• Keep clothes in your zipped suitcase
• Don’t keep clothes in hotel chest-of-drawers
• OK to hang clothes in closet
• Don’t store your suitcase on the bed,
floor, or upholstered furniture
• Keep your suitcase on the luggage rack
(after first inspecting it for bb signs)
Reduce the chances of getting bed bugs
from hotel/motel rooms!
• The bathroom (tub) is the best place to
store your items!
33. BED BUG PREVENTION AT HOME
Don’t bring infested items home!
• Inspect clothing and luggage of
travelers
• Inspect secondhand beds,
bedding, furniture, & clothing
36. Some Basics of Bed Bug
Management
• Early detection and treatment are
very important.
• Bed bug control typically is much
faster and less expensive when the
infestation is detected early.
37. Bed Bug-Sniffing Dogs
• Dog and handler should be
specially trained and certified
• Enable rapid inspections
• Useful for large-scale inspections
• Expensive
• Much variability among canine
detection firms (10–100%
accuracy; mean accuracy 44%;
15% false positives [Cooper et al.
2014 JEE 107:2171-2181])
--Active Monitoring Tool--
40. Life History Characteristics Show
That Bed Bug Numbers Can Quickly
Skyrocket … (Early Detection and Treatment
are Very Important)
Eggs
Glued in place
1 – 12 eggs / day / female
A single female can produce ~150 eggs
Hatch in 6 – 17 days
Adults (males & females)
Require repeated blood meals
Can live 12 – 18 months
Can survive months of starvation
Nymphs (immature bugs)
Five nymphal stages
Require a blood meal in order to grow
41. “If I ignore the bed bug
problem, it will eventually go
away.”
If untreated, the bed
bug problem will
become MUCH worse.
Fact? or Fiction?
Fact!!!
“If I ignore the bed bug
problem, it will eventually go
away.”
Fiction!!!Fiction!!!
44. Some Basics of Bed Bug
Management Using
Insecticides
• Bed bug control is time-intensive
and labor-intensive.
• A thorough inspection to locate all
bed bug harborages is critical.
• Spot treat all harborage sites.
45. • Residual insecticides are very important
• Low impact products are an option
(diatomaceous earth, silica gel, insect
growth regulators [IGRs] {but recent
research indicates that IGRs are not
very effective against bed bugs})
Some Basics of Bed Bug
Management Using
Insecticides
46. Active Ingredient
(insecticide class)
Product Name(s)
Imidacloprid + ß-cyfluthrin
(neonicotinoid + pyrethroid)
Temprid®
SC
Chlorfenapyr
(halogenated pyrrole)
Phantom®
SC
Phantom®
PI
Acetamiprid + bifenthrin
(neonicotinoid + pyrethroid)
Transport®
Mikron
Transport®
GHP
Thiamethoxam + λ-cyhalothrin
(neonicotinoid + pyrethroid)
Tandem®
Dinotefuran + diatomaceous earth
(neonicotinoid + silica dioxide)
Prescription Treatment
Alpine®
Dust
Alpine®
PI
Amorphous silica gel CimeXa™
Some newer insecticides for use against bed bugs:
47. Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth
Against Bed Bugs
•Water dramatically reduces
efficacy of DE, even once it
dries!
•Do not allow DE
applications to become
damp!
— OSU Research Study —
48. Some Basics of Bed Bug Management
Using Insecticides
• There is no single “magic bullet”
• Bed bug control typically takes several
treatments (average of 3 trts)
• It is important to use several different
formulations (dusts, sprays, etc.), and
often, several different insecticides
• Don’t keep using the same insecticide
(rotate insecticide use)
49. Consider hiring a professional pest
control company for bed bug work
• Make sure properly
licensed
• Check for satisfied customer
references that relate to bed bug
control
• Determine if they will be doing many
of the things that you learn today
50. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
(IPM) PROCEDURES :
Correctly identify the pest
+
Conduct a thorough inspection
+
Use sanitation measures
+
Use non-chemical measures
+
Apply insecticides to targeted sites
51. •Use a high efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filtered vacuum cleaner.
•It is useful to reduce the number of bed
bugs. (A scraping action with the
attachment is needed to remove eggs.)
•It is useful for cracks & crevices.
•Dispose of the vacuum bag afterwards.
•Remember that an on-site vacuum can
serve as a harborage for bed bugs.
Use a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner.
Some measures to help reduce the
number of bed bugs:
53. Launder bedding, clothing, etc.!
• Wash in hot water (>120ºF)
• Drier on hot setting (>30 mins.)
What can I do to help solve a
bed bug infestation?
It is important to keep disinfected
items bagged while bed bug
eradication efforts are
on-going at your residence.
54. Steaming
• Commercial steam unit preferable
• Dry steam preferable (less moisture)
• Surface temperature should be
~176ºF (80ºC)
• Steam immediately kills bed bugs & eggs
• Requires working slowly and thoroughly
• Steam can penetrate many fabrics & padding
• Some materials too thick for heat transfer
• Prolonged drying time (use fan, dehumidifier,
natural ventilation)
• No residual protection
Photo courtesy of General
Pest Control Co.
Some measures to help reduce the
number of bed bugs:
57. • Boric acid does not kill bed bugs.
• Boric acid is a stomach poison that
must be eaten by an insect.
Remember that bed bugs feed only
on blood.
BUYER BEWARE:
Boric acid products don’t work!
58. • Must be sprayed directly on the bed bugs
(‘kills on contact’)
• Most bugs are hiding and WILL NOT be
killed
• Little or no residual activity (the chemical
breaks down quickly)
BUYER BEWARE:
Grocery store insect sprays won’t
eliminate a bed bug infestation!
60. - ”Bug Bombs” work very poorly
against crawling insects
- Few bugs will be killed!
- “Bug Bombs” can cause bed bugs
(and cockroaches) to scatter!!!
Bug bombs can worsen a
bed bug problem!
63. Words of caution regarding
over-the-counter ‘natural
products’ for bed bug control:
• Exempt from Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) registration
• EPA requires no efficacy data
• Claims often based on “satisfied
customers”—be sure to ask for their
research data and evaluate it carefully
• Botanical (plant based) products often
have a strong odor
• Botanical products often have limited, if
any, residual activity
64. Two synthetic pesticides that
ARE regulated by EPA
Eleven natural pesticides that
ARE NOT regulated by EPA
Rutgers Univ. 2014 Study
Percentage of dead bed bug nymphs at 10 days
after being directly sprayed
65. --Summary--
Bed Bug Workshop
• Dispelled some myths about bed bugs
• How to recognize bed bugs
• Measures to protect yourself from bed
bugs
• What to do if you have bed bugs
• Treatment options for bed bugs