Day 2 Bed bug tour - continued - Jim Fredericks
Jim Fredericks is now taking the stage
(NPMA bed bug task force)
Understanding Bed Bug Treatment and Inspection Methods
Jim is speaking about his first bed bug experience...
Bed bugs in America
- 95% PMP's reported seeing or dealing with Bed Bugs last year
- 20% report BB infestations greater than 10 years
- 76% PMP's say its the most difficult pest to treat
Best management practices
- integrated methods- non-chemical, traditional options and monitoring devices
- community wide approach - discourage disposal of mattress,inspections,train and educate
- consumer protection-Identify active infestations, communicate fees,details of service,expectations
- education- training all employees,tech's,salespeople involved in the bed bug work, educate,communicate
Visit the link below to learn more best practices:
Methods of Detection Being Used
- Canine scent detection
- Visual inspections
- Monitoring Devices - Active, heat, carbon dioxide, passive monitors
- Mattress & Box spring encasements
- Vacuums
- Traditional Insecticides
- Steam
- Heat
- Freezing
- Fumigation
Jim Fredericks continues...
Bed bugs "the BIG picture"
based on surveys submitted in November of 2010
Consumer attitudes about bed bugs
- Creepy
- dirty
- nasty
- itchy
- gross
- bites
Have you heard anything about bed bugs?
- 80% yes
- 20% no
How did you hear about bed bugs?
- TV 80%
- Newspapers 35%
- Online 25%
- friends and family 17%
- radio 10%
- ads/flyers 3%
- Apartment managers 1%
T or F - Bed Bugs transmit diease to and from humans
- 45% yes
- 32% not sure
The Answer is FALSE
Bed Bugs are more common among lower incomes?
FALSE
T or F Bed Bugs are attracted to dirty homes
FALSE
Are Bed bugs on the rise?
were on an upward trend globally!
Where are they finding Bed Bugs?
- homes
- apartments
- public transportation
- hospitals
- laundry rooms
- movie theaters
- churches
- doctors offices