Bed Bugs Pest Control | Pest Strikers

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Bed Bugs Pest Control
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Strategies for Controlling Bed Bugs

• 1. Bed bugs Pest Control
• 2. Prevention/Early Detection
• 3. Elimination/Control
• 4. Monitoring

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Bed Bugs

• -Parasites. Require blood meal to molt to next
  stage/adult
• -Shape Oval, flat
• -Color Reddish brown color
• -6 legs

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Bed Bug Lifecycle
-Egg, 1st stage larva, 2nd stage larva, 3rd
stage larva, 4th stage larva, fifth stage larva,
Adult
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Public Health Significance

• They do not transmit disease
• Nuisance bites, allergic reactions, itching,
  etc.
• Some people do not react to bites.
• Inspectors are unable to identify bed bug bites
• If your clients have bed bugs in their home, it
  does NOT mean its a sign of poor hygiene.

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Bed bug distribution

• Bed bugs are hitchhikers. Easily transported.
• They can travel on clothing, bags, purses,
  luggage, furniture, mattresses, etc.
• They can be found in hotels, nursing homes,
  hospitals, child care centers movie theaters,
  public transportation, etc.

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Prevention
Inspect hotel bed and furniture Protect suitcase
Never bring into your home
Seal cracks and crevices with caulking
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Early Detection

• Monitoring traps
• Bed bug interceptors for the foot of the bed
• Sticky glue boards/traps
• Inspection bed bug activity

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Types of Treatments

• Vacuuming
• Heat/steam (direct)
• Volumetric heat (122F or higher)
• Insecticides
• Freeze
• Do not recommend do-it-yourself treatments
• Dependent on the severity of infestation and
  condition

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Elimination/Control Prepare unit for treatment

• 1. Declutter, remove unused items
• 2. Launder all clothing on highest setting.
• 3. Store in sealable plastic bags
• 4. Move furniture away from the walls
• 5. Cooperate with management, pest control, and
  allow access to unit for inspections and
  treatment
• 6. Follow pest control company guidelines

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Monitoring

• Watch for signs of re-infestation
• Tenants must report to property owner/manager
  immediately if bed bugs are sighted
• Tenants must provide access for pest control
  service and inspection.
• Property owners/managers proactive and conduct
  routine inspections on units.

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Contact - Pest Strikers India

• Website https//peststrikers.in
• Phone [phone]
• Email info_at_peststrikersindia.com
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