Bedbugs information for the general public nyc health. Bed bug fact sheet environmental, health, and safety office facilities planning and management what are bed bugs. Bed bugs, a problem worldwide, are resurging, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. In order to prevent the spread of bed bugs, its important to. State of ohio general information about bed bugs pdf.
Their bites can result in a number of health impacts including skin rashes, psychological effects and allergic symptoms. Usingthisguide 1 recognizingabedbug 1 howbedbugsgrowandreproduce 2 thehealtheffectsofbedbugs 3 preventingbedbugsfrominfesting 3 yourhome inspectingforbedbugs 4 gettingridofbedbugs 6 abouttheuseofpesticides 7. This epa brochure provides tips for preventing bed bugs daytoday and while traveling, plus information about identifying bed bugs and controlling them if you find you have an infestation. Prevention and safe removal of bedbugs bedbug infestations have become a serious problem in housing throughout the country. What bed bugs are what to do if you get bed bugs where to get more information. Bedbugs live on human and animal blood and typically hide and live in cracks. However, when bed bugs start to infest a house, even small animals can be at risk. The resources on this page can help anyone prevent bed bug infestations, and safely control them if they do occur. Bed bugs continue to sweep the news and are on the rise in almost every environment, from the bedroom to the board room.
Consult with your landlord, building manager, local public health unit or a pest control professional to confirm that you have bed bugs. Facts about bed bugs university of california, berkeley. On a flat surface without any obstacles in the way, it would take a bed bug almost an entire day to move just 1 mile. In most cases we do not recommend the use of pesticides to control bed bugs. Avoid putting your luggage on hotel beds or on the floor. Questions to ask a pest management operator for bed bug treatment pdf prepared by the cincinnati health department. Theyre about 316 inch long size of an apple seed and easily visible to the naked eye. Bed bugs are a type of insect that feed on human blood, usually at night. Preventing and getting rid of bed bugs safely pdf prepared by the nyc department of health. Bed bugs cimex lectularius and clinical consequences of their bites. Preventing and getting rid of bed bugs safely aguideforpropertyowners, managersandtenants. Bed bugs are small brownish insects that feed on human blood. Reconciling best practices with research and the realities of implementation pdf.
For example, bug bombs are not effective and may scatter bed bugs to other rooms or neighboring apartments. Bat bugs, bed bugs, and relatives extension fact sheet bed bug identification poster. Bed bugs dont discriminate against rich or poor, clean or dirty. Us epa bed bug prevention, detection and control siue. I think i have bed bugs providing you with a healthy living environment is a top priority for the department of residential life. Public housing properties are not immune to infestations. Bed bugs 101 alaska native tribal health consortium. It is easy to get rid of an infestation without an exterminator. Information for homeowners and tenants pdf university of minnesota extension whats working for bed bug control in multifamily housing. Bed bugs can only move about 3 to 4 feet per minute. Pdf since the late 1990s, bed bugs of the species cimex lectularius and. To get rid of bed bugs in some furniture may require replacement. Bed bug handbook georgia department of public health.
Bed bug action plan for home health care and social workers. An act concerning the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants regarding the treatment of bed bug infestations, house bill no. Many insecticides are not effective at killing the eggs, so a second treatment is often. Bed bug fact sheet how do bed bugs end up in alaska. Tackling bed bugs national pesticide information center.
Instead, place your luggage on a luggage rack away. Pest management professionals guide bed bug education hpd offers an elearning class about bedbugs, which can be taken at any time on any computer with internet access. Epas bed bug information clearinghouse can be used to. The purpose of this handbook is to provide basic information about the.
This background will help you and others understand how bed bugs can affect your community. Bed bugs are redbrown, ovalshaped, flattened insects that are about 14 inch long. General information about bed bugs useful articles. People often pick up bed bugs or bed bug eggs while traveling and then carry them to hotels. Bed bugs can be hard to find and identify because they are tiny and try to stay hidden. Bed bugs are small, flat reddish brown insects that feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. This section of the starter guide presents the history of bed bugs, an overview of bed bug biology, and a summary of the bed bug problem. Therefore, it is important to correctly identify the species before doing any control work. This information letter addresses bed bug issues, and is provided to assist staff at veterans health administration vha facilities in diagnosing patients. The tips and links below provide information about how you can control bed bugs. Helpful bed bug information from rose pest solutions. Bedbugs live on human and animal blood and typically hide and live in cracks and crevices in. They are tiny creatures that can be correctly identified only by close examination.
Bed bugs are a common pest that can be found in a variety of environments. Before tackling bed bugs on a communitylevel, it is important to understand bed bug basics. Public housing properties are not immune to infestations, anyone or any home can get bedbugs. Bed bug fact sheet alaska department of health and. Bed bugs can be very difficult to control, even for trained professionals.
The meaning of community will vary from place to place, but it could mean a town, city, county or combination. The presence of bed bugs does not mean that a place is dirty or unclean. Bed bugs are small, yellowishwhite to reddishbrown wingless insects that feed on human blood during the night. Their bodies are very flat with slender legs and antennae. When they first hatch, bed bugs are clear and lighter in color. Bed bug information sheet bed bugs are not easy to find or get rid of.
Our staff will do everything to help minimize the impact of this problem on your academic experience. They can either crawl or be carried from place to place on objects, people, or animals. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. While feeding, bed bugs inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant that. Additional information about bedbug prevention and treatment may be found by accessing the. Bed bug bites bites suggest bed bugs but are not definitive one study found only 30% had a reaction to bed bug bite another study indicated that 96% had reactions reaction will vary. Bed bug prevention, detection and control bed bugs.
Bed bugs can live up to several months or even a year without food or water, and can withstand. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for signs of an infestation. They are usually active at night when people are sleeping. Bed bugs often feed on the blood of humans during the.
Connecticut coalition against bed bugs ccabb bed bug. Adult bed bugs are reddishbrown, wingless insects about the size of an apple seed 14 38. Bed bugs are hard to prevent because of their small size, night habits. Repellents such as deet do not work against bed bugs.
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