• Bed bugs like to hide in cracks and crevices so… seal cracks, crevices, and moldings with paint or caulk; secure loose tiles; remove carpeting when possible; repair holes, peeling wallpaper, and chipping paint.
• Fix storage and clutter issues in common areas. Store items (e.g. bags, blankets, toys, coats, books) in sealed plastic containers when possible.
• Train key employees, such as maintenance staff and teachers, so they know procedures for reducing the risk of infestation and transportation of bed bugs and what to do if bed bugs are discovered.
Providing cost effective measures to handle all your pest problems, including extensive training and experience with rodent control/elimination, general pest control as well as Bed Bug K-9 inspections, preparation, treatments and education. 855-855-Bugs has developed a pest control protocol that will not only address general pest/rodent issues but Bed Bugs as well.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Keeping Childcare Facilities Clean from Bed Bugs
• Keep all areas as uncluttered as possible.
• Store all student and staff personal items separately in sealed plastic containers when possible.
• Clean regularly, paying extra attention to lost-and-found areas, upholstered furniture and/or bedding, wall mounted items (e.g. clocks, pictures, mirrors, etc.) and bookcases.
• Purchase and dedicate equipment for bed bug control, including vacuums and steam cleaners (steam must heat to at least 170oF). Empty and discard bags or collecting containers immediately. Clean and maintain the equipment regularly.
• Regularly wash and heat-dry all bedding, dress-up clothing, or other items for
at least 20 minutes (most ‘dry-clean only’ items can be put in the dryer as long as they are dry).
• Regularly inspect the facility: be careful and methodical using care to avoid spreading bed bugs to other areas.
• Store all student and staff personal items separately in sealed plastic containers when possible.
• Clean regularly, paying extra attention to lost-and-found areas, upholstered furniture and/or bedding, wall mounted items (e.g. clocks, pictures, mirrors, etc.) and bookcases.
• Purchase and dedicate equipment for bed bug control, including vacuums and steam cleaners (steam must heat to at least 170oF). Empty and discard bags or collecting containers immediately. Clean and maintain the equipment regularly.
• Regularly wash and heat-dry all bedding, dress-up clothing, or other items for
at least 20 minutes (most ‘dry-clean only’ items can be put in the dryer as long as they are dry).
• Regularly inspect the facility: be careful and methodical using care to avoid spreading bed bugs to other areas.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Can my pet carry bed bugs?
Bed bugs don't live on pets or spend as much time on your pet as the more common pests (such as fleas, ticks, lice and mites), but they can bite your pets.
We also know that bed bugs are very efficient hitchhikers and can be transported to your home via luggage, clothing, bedding, furniture, etc., so it's possible that bed bugs could also hitchhike in your pet's fur or its bedding or clothing.
Are flea and tick preventives effective against bed bugs?
Only products labeled with bed bugs as a target pest should be used. If bed bugs are not listed on the label, the product may not be effective.
And unlike fleas and ticks, bed bugs live in your home, not on your pet. Using the wrong pesticide or using it incorrectly to treat for bed bugs can make you, your family, and your pet sick. The EPA has a search tool to help you find the right product.
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