Bedbug Solutions

Bedbug Basics Reddish-brown in color after a blood meal A flat, wingless, bloodsucking insect Reddish-brown in color after a blood meal About the size of an apple seed Bedbugs can live for 1 year without eating The Bedbug takes 6-8 weeks to develop from an egg to an adult Females produce an avg. of 8 eggs/day & approx. 500 in a lifetime Bedbugs thrive at room temperature and generally feed between 3 am-5 am After a feeding they will retreat back into dark crevices such as headboards, mattresses, clothes & suitcases Presented by

Bedbug Bites 20% of humans will experience an allergic reaction- itching welts, like hives In those not allergic, bites look similar to mosquito bites Bites typically occur on body parts that have been in contact with the mattress No known disease transmission Mental anguish and insomnia can result for those exposed Presented by

Visual Inspection & Detection Signs of Bedbugs, What to look for: Tiny, rust colored stains that have a syrup like smell on 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 behind the headboard. Presented by

Visual Inspection & Detection Secondary Zone Upholstered Furniture, especially under cushions and along seams Around, behind and under wood furniture (especially along areas where drawers slide) Curtains and draperies Along window and door frames Ceiling, wall junctions and crown moldings Behind and around wall hangings Between carpeting and walls Cracks and crevices in walls and floors Inside electronic devices, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Where to look: Primary Zone Bedding Bed Frames Mattress and Box Springs, especially along Seams All items within 10 feet of bed Presented by

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Why is Monitoring Important? “I manage a high end property that is well maintained and very clean; I won’t have this problem.” Bedbugs do not discriminate they are transient and can enter your property at any time. Infestations are costly! Property Reputation Time & Inconvenience to Guests/Residents Financial – Direct Costs and Loss of Revenue $250-$900 per room to exterminate Adjacent rooms need to be treated meaning that if a second floor unit is infested up to 5 rooms will need to be treated = $1250-$4500 The National Pest Management Association recommends to treat all adjacent rooms next to the infested room. Presented by

Regular Monitoring and Prevention Regular inspections Encasements Protect Your Property Regular Monitoring and Prevention Regular inspections Encasements Chemicals Presented by

Protect Your Property Regular inspections Educate your staff to know what to look for. Perform inspection when unit is turned. Educate your residents on what to look for. Hotel room attendants should perform primary zone inspection at room turn. Presented by

Protect Your Property Mattress and Box Spring Encasements Trap existing bedbugs inside Prevents new bedbugs from residing inside Allows for easier and faster detection Presented by

Protect your Property Chemicals Quick Kill Chemicals Water Base with Deltamethrin active 16 Weeks Residuals Slower Acting Diatomaceous Earth Long term residuals No resistance Quick Kill Chemicals Oil Base with Pyrethrum active No Residuals, No Resistance Fast Knock Down Presented by

What to do if Your Property is Infested Call a professional exterminator In preparation for exterminator: Remove all bed linens and launder them in hot water Dismantle all furniture and vacuum the entire room-empty the contents in a sealable bag and dispose of it Wrap infested mattresses, box springs, curtains and furniture before removing it from the room to prevent the spreading of bed bugs to neighboring rooms The professional will use a spray around the entire perimeter and furniture Seal all new mattresses and box springs with mattress and box spring encasements Remove and steam clean all draperies and carpets Presented by

Other Methods to Detect and Treat Canine Services Monitors and Barriers Heat Cooling with Co2 Total Release Foggers Presented by

Bed Bug Products Offered J.T. Eaton Kills Bedbugs Insecticide Spray J.T. Eaton Kills Bedbugs II Insecticide Spray J.T. Eaton Bed Bug Control for Luggage and Mattresses J.T. Eaton Kills Bedbugs and Crawling Insects Powder J.T. Eaton Lock-Up Encasements for Mattresses, Box Springs and Pillows Presented by

More Information American Hotel & Lodging Association National Pest Management Association New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The National Apartment Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Presented by