Bed Bug Info 101

Comprehensive bed bug biology document containing information on life cycles, feeding behavior, mating behavior and life spans.

This is an editable powerpoint presentation for use by anyone wanting to train or educate audiences in bed biology and/or control. Because it is editable, it can be used as a base for a new presentation or used in any way by the user. It contains good images, charts and graphics that help convey bed bug biology and management options. Specific pesticide recommendations are also discussed in this powerpoint.

This housing provider guide is useful for all kinds of housing managers. Developed for Australian housing, but the information is applicable everywhere and touches on responsibilities, education and training, documentation, occupational health and safety, eradication processes, preventative measures, media response, and record keeping. This document attempts to provide start-to- finish bed bug IPM procedural guidelines for MUH
landlords / managers. It may also be useful for lodging, shelters, schools, and government buildings.

This one page (front-and- back) handout is meant to educate MUH staff (management) about bed bug management protocol. It includes a bit of general biology and provides a link to the full regulations in San Francisco for MUH. It may be somewhat useful in other states.

Introduction to bed bug biology and ecology. How to help prevent bed bug infestations, and how to monitor for bed bugs.

Bed bug biology and management document, containing lots of great pictures.

Comprehensive document pertaining to all aspects of bed bug biology and management.

This newsletter article, written for employees at retail garden and home stores, provides some DIY information to pass along to retail customers. Tenants’ rights, non-chemical methods, and insecticides are all discussed, though very briefly.

University fact sheet that describes how to identify and inspect for bed bug infestations.

This document covers non-chemical management tactics. It could be useful for residents attempting to manage bed bugs without professional help (DIY). It could be given to MUH residents by management or PMPs to help them understand tactics being used or to encourage them to institute some tactics themselves. This publication is not intended to endorse any of the products described below, however, these products are specifically mentioned because they are unique technologies and known to be effective. 

This legal document and general resource attempts to outline the rules and responsibilities associated with bed bug management in MUH settings in SF. It contains relevant info for owners / managers, tenants, and PMPs. It also includes a bit of general
biology.

In depth look at a management plan for how schools contend with bed bugs.

Informative document with Great pictures. General bed bug information pertinent to Colorado.

A Virginia Tech fact sheet that describes in detail the options for heat treating for bed bug management.

Photo compilation of what bed bugs look like during different life stages and in different environmental conditions.

Basic information about bed bugs, their history and how to manage them.

This exhaustive long-form (37 pp) resource provides an overview of bed bug management for landlords and managers of MUH. It covers the IPM process from start to finish while also highlighting several case studies. It also provides a thorough review of insecticides used for bed bugs. Written in 2010, it may not fully capture some of the newer ideas surrounding building-wide programs nor new chemistries.