Bedbugs
What You Need to Know
Bedbugs are brown, oval, flattened and up to ¼” in size and are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat
One female can lay 12 eggs/day or more and can live for a year without eating
Bites often occur as a series of 3-“breakfast, lunch, and dinner” most often on shoulders and extremities
Most often found in wood, furniture, carpeting, wall cavities, inside clocks, phones, computers, baseboards, clothing
Evidence- blood, sweet musty odor
What You Need to Do
Seal cracks, crevices, correct structural deficiencies, to reduce infestation potential
Have professional bedbug expert on contract with 24/7 availability
Educate occupants/staff and encourage “speak up” program
Be alert as reintroduction is a constant threat
Myths and Misconceptions
Bedbugs are attracted to dirt, food, and poor housekeeping-FALSE
Bedbugs rarely transmit and/or carry disease-TRUE
“Bug Bombs” or total release aerosols are effective against a bedbug infestation-FALSE
Commercial buildings, as well as residential buildings are often infested with bedbugs-TRUE
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