3.1 Treatment Options for Bed Bugs and Resident Preparation
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4th Annual Bed Bug Summit sponsored by the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force
Transcript of 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 21st century,no question about it”
“…..a formidable pest”
“Bed bugs will be the pest of the 21st 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
Cluttertoo 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 situationsBaseboard heating
Some more Nightmare situationsBaseboard heating
closet shelves packed with “stuff”
more Nightmares
more Nightmares
Wall Mounted ThermostatSmoke 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
We transport bed bugs
How do you kill them?
1. Conventional Treatments chemical materials mechanical methods
2. Heat Treatments
3. Fumigation
Conventional Treatment MethodsChemical Pesticides
Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays,
Mechanical MethodsSteamVacuumCold EncasementsTraps & Interceptors
Chemical PesticidesLiquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays,
LiquidsSuspendDemand CSOnslaughtTempoTempridPhantom SterifabGentrolExciterKickerPrelude
DustsDrioneDiatomaceous EarthAlpine Delta DustTempo Dust
PressurizedBedlamPhantom PressurizedTri-DieD-Force HPXCB-80
Impregnated StripsNuVanProZapHot Shot
Disclaimer:Brand names shown for reference purposes only.
Always read and follow the directions on the label before using any pesticide product!
Chemical PesticidesLiquids, 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 PesticidesLiquids, 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,
Chemical Pesticides: Liquids, Dusts, Pressurized Sprays,
Vacuuming
Steaming
Steaming
Cold Treatment
instantly freezes and kills bed bugs and eggs
Encasements (for mattress and box spring)Must be certified “bed bug proof”
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 - passive
Climb-Up™ Interceptor
Traps and Interceptors - active
“homemade” trapNightWatch™ 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 Unit36”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 orLarge Containers
inject poisonous gas
ChemicalPesticides
SteamFurniture
ReduceClutter
HeatTreatment
MattressCovers
Fumigation
What Works The Best?
VacuumBedding
Traps
An IntegratedApproach
ChemicalPesticides
SteamFurniture
ReduceClutter
HeatTreatment
MattressCovers
Fumigation
What Works The Best?
VacuumBedding
Traps
An IntegratedApproach
What Works The Best?
1. Cooperation
These Three Things
2. Cooperation
3. Cooperation
What Works The Best?
Cooperation
ManagementPMP
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?
Castor oil (U.S.P. or equivalent)* Linseed oil
Cedar oil Malic acidCinnamon and cinnamon oil* Mint and mint oilCitric acid* Peppermint and peppermint oil*
Citronella and Citronella oil2-Phenethyl propionate (2-phenylethyl propionate)
Cloves and clove oil* Potassium sorbate*Corn gluten meal* Putrescent whole egg solidsCorn oil* Rosemary and rosemary oil*
Cottonseed oil*Sesame (includes ground sesame plant) and sesame oil*
Dried Blood Sodium chloride (common salt) *Eugenol Sodium lauryl sulfateGarlic and garlic oil* Soybean oilGeraniol* Thyme and thyme oil*Geranium oil White pepper
Lauryl sulfateZinc metal strips (consisting solely of zinc metal and impurities)
Lemongrass oil
What About “natural” Products? 25(b) products*
*must be registered as pesticides in OHIO
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 doThen take your shoeAnd knock ‘em ‘tilThey’re black and blue!
