Bed Bugs Outline History Resurgence Identification Prevention - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Bed Bugs

Outline • History • Resurgence • Identification • Prevention • Control • Health effects • Precautions 2

Pestiferous Origins 3

Resurgence 4

Egg 5

Nymph 6

Life Cycle 7

Before and After Feeding 8 8

Bed Bug Infestation • not caused by a dirty house • equal opportunity pest 9

BED BUG ENTRY • Used furniture • Used clothing • Luggage after travel • Along pipes/wires/cracks from adjacent unit 10

Feeding 11

Bed Bug Bites 12

Bg Bites 13

Bed Bug Bites 14

IMPACT • Do not spread disease • Bites can be itchy 15 15

Signs of Infestation 16

Signs of Infestation 17

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Bed Bug Video 19

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Non Chemical Control : • remove clutter • vacuuming • sealing cracks/crevices • diatomaceous earth • steam • mattress/ box spring encasement • dry clothing 21

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Treatment Methods 23

Steam 24

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Mattress/Box Spring Encasement 26

Wash/Dry Clothes 27

Diatomaceous Earth 28

Monitoring Devices 29

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Climb up interceptors 31

DO NOT USE 32

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Responsibility Landlord: • responsible for pest management throughout building must make every effort to control pests and prevent spread Tenant: • Must keep unit clean ( Residential Tenancies Act) • Must allow the landlord to do inspections • Must report infestations promptly • Must prepare unit for treatment • Must agree to treatment of their unit 37

Guidelines • Prevent transporting bugs from one client to another or into own home. 38

BEFORE GOING INTO CLIENT’S HOME Upon Intake: ask client about any known insect infestation 39

BEFORE GOING INTO CLIENT’S HOME • Change into work clothes/work shoes • Light-coloured washable clothing • No cuffs/pockets/ long hems/flowing fabric that can brush against furnishings or drag on the floor when sitting • Items essential to visit • Leave everything else in the car. 40

WHILE IN CLIENT’S HOME • Be observant of surroundings • Sit on plastic /metal chair • Do not sit or place items on sofas/upholstered chairs/beds/carpet • Personal items – car/plastic bag (hang bag from door knob • Hang coat on hook 41

Leaving client’s home • Check clothing • Wipe feet on ground 42

WHEN ARRIVE HOME • Remove clothing in garage/ non carpeted surface • clothing in garbage bag/ plastic bin • Clothes and shoes in dryer • Keep car clutter free • Vacuum weekly • Inspect and monitor car and home regularly 43

Questions 44