Presented by ETSU Nursing Students: All About Bedbugs Presented by ETSU Nursing Students: Andrea Baxley Audrey Jones Doug Klaras Jeanette Wilson

Bedbugs Attacking at Night! http://youtu.be/WfKCcSPCOQo

Bedbug Identification Small insects the size of an apple seed They do not fly, but crawl Brown to reddish-brown in color Flat, oval-shaped body Males have pointed abdomens Females have rounded abdomens. Produce a sweet, musty odor

Bedbug Identification

Life Cycle Females lay approximately 300 eggs in her lifetime Eggs are pear-shaped and white in color Eggs attach onto surfaces and hatch within 10 days to 14 days Young bed bugs are called nymphs Nymphs are smaller and lighter in color than adults The nymph stage lasts 6 weeks Nymphs and adult bed bugs live on the blood of the host (animals and humans) Adult bed bugs can survive without a meal for 1 year or longer

BED BUG FEEDING Bed bugs require blood of animals or humans for growth. They feed at night when you are sleeping. They have mouthparts for piercing the skin and sucking blood. Feeding takes 3-12 minutes. Bodies swell and become a brighter red after feedings.

Where are Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are found worldwide. More common in developing countries, but on the rise in the United States due to a number of factors: Lack of awareness Increase in international travel Bed bug resistance to insecticides

. A Nationwide Outbreak The map shows the reported areas of bed bug infestations

Where are Bedbugs? Bedbugs like crowded lodging. Apartment complexes Dormitories Homeless shelters Hotels Military Barracks They hide in cracks and crevices during the day. Mattresses Box springs Bed frames Headboards Chairs Sofas

Where are Bedbugs?

How do they get into your home? Luggage Pets Furniture Clothing Boxes

Who can get Bedbugs?

Anyone, anywhere can get bedbugs!

Risk Factors High turnover environments: Hotels Hostels Homeless shelters School dormitories Furnished apartments Multi-family dwellings *Bed bugs can easily spread where people come and go frequently.

Risk Factors Recent travel: Airplanes Trains Buses Taxis *Bed bugs are thought to be spread by means of luggage and clothing.

Risk Factors Secondhand furniture in the home: Refurbished mattresses Furnished apartments *Beg bugs hide in items such as furniture and mattresses.

How to Prevent Bedbug Infestations At home When traveling Inspect any previously owned items like mattresses and couches before it enters your home (look in folds and creases, around zippers, and under buttons) Vacuum regularly Seal cracks, crevices, and holes in the walls/ceilings/floors Eliminate clutter Place protectors over pillows, mattresses, and box springs (these can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond and Wal-Mart) Inspect the seams of hotel mattresses Store luggage off the floor Inspect the seams of suitcases before re-entering your home

What to Look for Bedbugs on fabric. Photos courtesy of www.epa.gov/bedbugs

What to Look for Red/bloody spots on sheets showing where bedbugs have been squished. Photos courtesy of www.epa.gov/bedbugs

What to Look for: Bedbug eggs on cardboard. Photos courtesy of www.epa.gov/bedbugs

How to Prevent Bedbug Bites Wear very covering pajamas There are no insect skin repellants specifically for bedbugs, and other forms will not work

How to Inspect Your Bedding http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=yGYbkjKnoag

How to Manage a Bedbug Infestation Report any suspected infestation to management immediately! Extermination by a professional (like Terminix) will likely be needed Keep records of when/where you saw the bedbugs

How to Manage a Bedbug Infestation Use bedbug detection systems (can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond) Use appropriate pesticides, but use them sparingly because bedbugs are quickly becoming immune due to overuse Photo courtesy of Bed, Bath, & Beyond

PESTICIDES ALONE WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM!

How to Get Rid of Them Clean everything in the area where the bedbugs were found Vacuum everywhere you can reach with vacuum or hose, pay close attention to cracks/crevices Wash all clothes and linens in HOT water and dry in a HOT dryer Drying on medium to high heat for 20 minutes will kill the bugs and their eggs 120°F Place linens/clothes in a plastic bag and close it tightly In the summer, leave the bags in the sun for a day or close the bags up in the car on a sunny day (120°F) In the winter, leave the bags outside if temperatures are below freezing (32°F), they would have to stay there for several days

How to Stop the Spread Avoid items/rooms with known infestations (if possible) Do not carry personal belongings into areas with bedbugs Items with large populations of bedbugs may need to be thrown out (like couches or mattresses) If you’ve been around bedbugs, inspect all clothing, bags, shoes, purses, etc. before bringing them back into your home

How to Stop the Spread Bagging these items tightly in plastic bags before entering the home then washing/drying them immediately may be the safest approach If this isn’t possible, shake clothing carefully but thoroughly while standing outside before entering your home/car

How to Stop the Spread Place encasements around pillows, mattresses, and box springs to trap the bedbugs . Photos courtesy of www.walmart.com

Signs/Symptoms of a Bite Red with a darker red spot in the center Groups of bumps or bumps in a jagged line Looks like little red bumps on the skin, similar to mosquito bites Can occur in groups of three called, “breakfast, lunch, and dinner” Skin reaction may be delayed by a few days Current research shows no transmission of diseases to humans

What do Bites Look Like?

What do Bites Look Like?

Bedbug Bite Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=A1tUa_B1Wwg

Bedbug Bites What do bites feel like? Itching more intense than mosquito bites Frequently cause swelling Usually painless Where do they like to bite people? Arms Legs Face Neck

Treating Bites at Home: Wash with soap and hot water Oral antihistamines or topical corticosteroids may help with the itching Oral Antihistamine Ex: Benadryl Topical Corticosteroid Ex: Cortisone 10

Over the Counter Medicine Photos courtesy of www.walmart.com

Treating Bites at Home Calamine lotion may also help with itching Ice will help reduce any swelling Should resolve within 3-10 days without treatment BUT the bites may cause scarring, especially when scratched

When to See the Doctor: If an allergic reaction occurs with severe itching, redness, swelling, or hives If any fluid with a bad odor or discoloration oozes out of the bites If the bites have not healed within 3-10 days ***Patients with diabetes or any other immune system weakness should be especially concerned about the possibility of developing an infection from the bites or from scratching the bites.

Knoxville News Report on Bedbugs http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=132406%20

Questions?

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