Bed Bugs

Once thought to be eradicated from , the little pests known as bed bugs have been making an unwelcome comeback in hotels and homes.

What are bed bugs?

Bed bug is the common name for Cimex lectularius, a reddish-brown, oval-shaped insect that can grow to a quarter of an inch long. Bed bugs are wingless and survive by sucking blood from a host animal, preferably a human.

Why are they called bed bugs?

Bed bugs commonly hide in mattresses, carpets, behind peeling paint or wallpaper, and in crevices in wooden furniture (like a bed's headboard or the picture frame above it). The bugs are nocturnal and typically bite people while they sleep, usually just before dawn

Why are bed bugs reappearing?

Bed bugs were all but eradicated with broad-spectrum pesticides such as DDT, which killed a wide variety of bug types. Concerns about health and the environment led to many of these broad-spectrum pesticides being removed from the market. Today, pest control methods are more focused, designed to kill a particular species (like cockroaches). Bed bugs, since they are not specifically being treated for, are slipping through the cracks.

Where did bed bugs come from?

Bed bugs travel surprisingly well, and are quite comfortable stowing away in luggage and even clothing. The bugs are increasingly found in urban hotels in . Since they tend to stow away and travel with humans, any place that sees a number of world travelers is susceptible. Pilots, wealthy people, and business travelers can bring bed bugs along unwittingly.

 

Bedbug Preparation Sheet

HOW TO PREPARE FOR TREATMENT

 

 

They hide in cracks, crevices, narrow spaces and voids in proximity to where humans sleep or rest such as: beds and bed frames, nightstands, dressers, desks, recliners and sofas. Heavier infestations spread behind baseboards, in windows and door frames.

 

Look for them behind items attached to walls and ceilings, pictures, electrical switch plates, smoke detectors, loose wallpaper, in the pleats of drapes, and the upholstery of furniture.

Bedbugs can be tough to eliminate.

 

To maximize the effectiveness of a The Bed Med Treatment, it is important to prepare in advance.

BEFORE TREATMENT
 

1. Remove clutter off floors and away from walls

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2. Launder bed linens, bedspread, etc. in “hot” (over 130 F) water.

 Leave bed unmade.

3. Wash clothes in “hot” water or have them cleaned. After cleaning, store in garbage bags (not in infected room)

4. Remove ALL items from drawers (nightstands, dressers, desk etc.). All drawers must be treated.

5. Remove switch plates from outlets and switches

6. Move any items that are up against the walls , just  to have access to the base of the wall

 

7. VACUUM THOROUGHLY! (Every other day)

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