1. Bedbug Solutions

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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.
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5. 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
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6. Perform inspection in these areas

7. 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.
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8. Regular Monitoring and Prevention Regular inspections Encasements
Protect Your Property
Regular Monitoring and Prevention
Regular inspections
Encasements
Chemicals
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9. 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.
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10. Protect Your Property Mattress and Box Spring Encasements
Trap existing bedbugs inside
Prevents new bedbugs from residing inside
Allows for easier and faster detection
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11. 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
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13. 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
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14. Other Methods to Detect and Treat
Canine Services
Monitors and Barriers
Heat
Cooling with Co2
Total Release Foggers
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15. 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
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16. 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
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