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Bedbug BasicsBedbug Basics

Temporary external parasitesTemporary external parasites Reddish-brown in color after a blood mealReddish-brown in color after a blood meal Adults are about the size of an apple seedAdults are about the size of an apple seed Can’t fly but walk very fastCan’t fly but walk very fast Thrive at room temperature Thrive at room temperature Don’t need water sourceDon’t need water source

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A flat, wingless, bloodsucking insect

Bedbug BasicsBedbug Basics

Generally feed between 3 - 5 amGenerally feed between 3 - 5 am Take about 3 minutes to feedTake about 3 minutes to feed Retreat back into dark crevices such as headboards, Retreat back into dark crevices such as headboards,

mattresses, clothes & suitcases after feedingmattresses, clothes & suitcases after feeding Bedbugs can live for 1 year without eatingBedbugs can live for 1 year without eating Bedbugs have built a resistance to DDTBedbugs have built a resistance to DDT Alternative hosts: rodents, bats, birds, cats, dogs, etc.Alternative hosts: rodents, bats, birds, cats, dogs, etc.

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Bedbug BasicsBedbug Basics

Development:Development: Can go from egg to adult in 3 weeks Can go from egg to adult in 3 weeks

in temperatures of 86 degreesin temperatures of 86 degrees Can go from egg to adult in 3 months Can go from egg to adult in 3 months

in temperatures of 65 degrees in temperatures of 65 degrees

Females can have 150 eggs in a life timeFemales can have 150 eggs in a life time Cling to surfaces and need to be scraped with Cling to surfaces and need to be scraped with

attachment if using a vacuumattachment if using a vacuum Headboards predict where bedbugs will travel to next Headboards predict where bedbugs will travel to next

roomroom

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An allergic reaction is itching welts, like hivesAn allergic reaction is itching welts, like hives 20% of humans will NOT experience an allergic reaction20% of humans will NOT experience an allergic reaction In those not allergic, bites look similar to mosquito bitesIn those not allergic, bites look similar to mosquito bites Bites typically occur on body parts that have been in contact Bites typically occur on body parts that have been in contact

with the mattresswith the mattress No known disease transmissionNo known disease transmission Mental anguish and insomnia can result for those exposedMental anguish and insomnia can result for those exposed

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Bedbug BitesBedbug Bites

Tiny, rust colored stains that have a syrup like smell on mattress or box Tiny, rust colored stains that have a syrup like smell on mattress or box spring.spring.

Black residue and spotting left on the mattress or box spring.Black residue and spotting left on the mattress or box spring.

Bedbugs tend to make their way into the crevices of the mattress or Bedbugs tend to make their way into the crevices of the mattress or behind the headboard.behind the headboard.

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Visual Inspection & DetectionVisual Inspection & Detection

Signs of Bedbugs, What to look for:

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Visual Inspection & DetectionVisual Inspection & Detection

Primary ZonePrimary Zone BeddingBedding Bed FramesBed Frames Mattress and Box Springs, especially along Mattress and Box Springs, especially along

SeamsSeams All items within 10 feet of bedAll items within 10 feet of bed

Where to look:

Secondary ZoneSecondary Zone Upholstered Furniture (under cushions and along seams)Upholstered Furniture (under cushions and along seams) Around, behind and under wood furniture (especially along Around, behind and under wood furniture (especially along

areas where drawers slide)areas where drawers slide) Curtains and draperiesCurtains and draperies Along window and door framesAlong window and door frames Ceiling, wall junctions and crown moldingsCeiling, wall junctions and crown moldings Behind and around wall hangingsBehind and around wall hangings Between carpeting and wallsBetween carpeting and walls Cracks and crevices in walls and floorsCracks and crevices in walls and floors Inside electronic devices, such as smoke and carbon monoxide Inside electronic devices, such as smoke and carbon monoxide

detectorsdetectors

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Visual Inspection & DetectionVisual Inspection & Detection

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Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous Earth Non-PoisonousNon-Poisonous No ResistanceNo Resistance Long LastingLong Lasting Safe Around ElectronicsSafe Around Electronics

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Mites and Other Insects Listed on the Mites and Other Insects Listed on the LabelLabel

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Other Methods to Detect and TreatOther Methods to Detect and Treat

Canine ServicesCanine Services Monitors and BarriersMonitors and Barriers HeatHeat Cooling with Co2Cooling with Co2

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Merchandising ToolsMerchandising Tools

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