Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
University of California
Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group

Multi-unit Housing

 

Specific Resources

 

Resources Specific to the Client by Clientele Report BEST Applies To : Multi-unit Housing

Apendice sobre chinches

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This is CAA’s Spanish version of its model bed bug addendum.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Action Plan for Apartments

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

This resource attempts to provide information on various aspects of bed bug management for multi-unit housing landlords and managers. Tenant education, prevention, and some specific management tactics are covered.

Year
2010
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed bugs and Residential Rental Property

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This document outlines the process of bed bug management in rental housing, with specific explanation of requirements of landlords, PMPs, and residents, though landlords and property management groups are the primary audience. It includes new (2017) requirements for CA.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Lease Agreement (with bed bug addendum)

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This is CAA’s model lease, for landlords and property managers to use. It contains a bed bug addendum.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Training for Building Employees

Author
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Report Description

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.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Amendment of the Whole in Committee Bearing New Title - 10/18/12 ORDINANCE NO. 229-12

Author
Campos, Kim
Report Description

A San Francisco California amendment to the health code pertaining to bed bug information, prevention, treatment, disclosure and reporting. The focus is on tenants, property owners and pest control operators.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Building-wide Bed Bug Management

Author
Wang, Changlu; Saltzmann, Kurt; Gondhalekar, Ameya; Gibb, Timothy; Bennett, Gary.
Report Description

Published in Pest Control Technology magazine, this article attempts to provide support for the idea of building-wide IPM programs for bed bugs. The authors conclude that regular monitoring and resident involvement are required for success in MUH settings with chronic infestations. It is written for PMPs but should be compelling for MUH landlords / managers, as well.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Chinches De Cama

Author
University of California
Report Description

Ofrece información completa acerca de cómo identificar las chinches, de cómo se puede introducir a una vivienda, y de señales que dejan las chinches que indican que hay una infestación presente. Además, recomienda el uso de aspiradora y de secadora para eliminar las chinches. Finalmente recomienda contratar a un profesional de control de plagas que aplique insecticidas químicos en caso de que la infestación de chinches sea grande.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

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Resources Providing General Bed Bug Information

 

By Client by Clientele Report Generally Applies To : Multi-unit Housing

Amendment of the Whole in Committee Bearing New Title - 10/18/12 ORDINANCE NO. 229-12

Author
Campos, Kim
Report Description

A San Francisco California amendment to the health code pertaining to bed bug information, prevention, treatment, disclosure and reporting. The focus is on tenants, property owners and pest control operators.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Apendice sobre chinches

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This is CAA’s Spanish version of its model bed bug addendum.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Action Plan for Apartments

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

This resource attempts to provide information on various aspects of bed bug management for multi-unit housing landlords and managers. Tenant education, prevention, and some specific management tactics are covered.

Year
2010
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Management Policy & Procedural Guide for Accommodation Providers

Author
Doggett, Stephen
Report Description

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.

Year
2011
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Nation: Are We Making Any Progress?

Author
Potter, Michael; Haynes, Kenneth; Fredericks, Jim; Henriksen, Missy
Report Description

Document summarizes results from a 2010-2011 survey of PCO's concerning bed bug infestation frequency to management and business practices.

Year
2013
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Prevention Methods

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

Early detection is critically important to putting a bed bug problem behind you quickly and efficiently. This prevention methods document is designed to heighten your awareness about encountering bed bugs during your daily activities. It could be given to MUH residents by management or PMPs to help them understand the tactics they should be using to prevent infestations in the community.

Year
Not Known
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Survey Sheds Light on Bed Bugs in Multi-Unit Housing

Author
WIPMC Bed Bug Work Group
Report Description

A comprehensive survey that provides insights into professional bed bug management in low-income, multi-unit housing.

Year
2015
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Training for Building Employees

Author
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Report Description

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.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Treatment Using Insecticides

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

This academic fact sheet covers the many pesticide options available to homeowners and PMP's for managing bed bugs. A brief discussion of pesticide registration and bed bug resistance is included.

Year
Not Known
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bug Treatment: What Should You Expect

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

This document attempts to prepare the client for the process of bed bug management, whether they be the owner / operator of multi-unit housing, a single-family home, an office complex, and / or other business. It starts with selection of PMPs and then covers all likely management tactics.

Year
Not Known
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed bugs and Residential Rental Property

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This document outlines the process of bed bug management in rental housing, with specific explanation of requirements of landlords, PMPs, and residents, though landlords and property management groups are the primary audience. It includes new (2017) requirements for CA.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Bed Bugs: How To Avoid Bringing Them Home With You

Author
Sutherland, Andrew
Report Description

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

Year
2014
Type of Material
PPT (Powerpoint)

Building-wide Bed Bug Management

Author
Wang, Changlu; Saltzmann, Kurt; Gondhalekar, Ameya; Gibb, Timothy; Bennett, Gary.
Report Description

Published in Pest Control Technology magazine, this article attempts to provide support for the idea of building-wide IPM programs for bed bugs. The authors conclude that regular monitoring and resident involvement are required for success in MUH settings with chronic infestations. It is written for PMPs but should be compelling for MUH landlords / managers, as well.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Chinches De Cama

Author
University of California
Report Description

Ofrece información completa acerca de cómo identificar las chinches, de cómo se puede introducir a una vivienda, y de señales que dejan las chinches que indican que hay una infestación presente. Además, recomienda el uso de aspiradora y de secadora para eliminar las chinches. Finalmente recomienda contratar a un profesional de control de plagas que aplique insecticidas químicos en caso de que la infestación de chinches sea grande.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Como Prevenir Que Las Chinches De Cama Entren A Su Casa

Author
University of Minnesota Extension
Report Description

Da información muy útil de cómo prevenir la introducción de chinches a su vivienda. Recomienda no recoger muebles de las calles, que hacer y qué no hacer cuando viaje y ocupa un cuarto de hotel para reducir la probabilidad de introducir chinches a su casa.

Year
2011
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Control De Las Chinches De Cama En Las Residencias

Author
University of Minnesota Extension
Report Description

El documento brinda información de cómo controlar chinches usted mismo. Describe métodos manuales de matar los chinches, del uso de aspiradoras, secadoras, lavadoras, congeladores y cubiertas para colchones. Recomienda que la aplicación de insecticidas sólo la debe hacer compañías profesionales de control de plagas. 

Year
2011
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

DIY bed bug control

Author
Sutherland, Andrew
Report Description

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.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

DIY: How to protect a mattress on the floor

Author
Contra Costa County Bed Bug Task Force
Report Description

This one-page resource helps folks who are living with bed bugs while sleeping on the floor to avoid bites. Includes directions and pictures on how to protect a mattress on the floor.

Year
Not Known
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Do You Think You Might Have Bed Bugs: in Vietnamese

Author
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in partnership with Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association
Report Description

Brief document for handouts in multi-unit housing. Pictures of bed bugs, what to do if you think you have bed bugs and how to look for them.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Do You Think You Might Have Bed Bugs: Creeque pueda tener CHINCHES

Author
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in partnership with Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association
Report Description

Brief document for handouts in multi-unit housing. Pictures of bed bugs, what to do if you think you have bed bugs and how to look for them.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Do You Think You Might Have Bed Bugs: in Chinese

Author
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in partnership with Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association
Report Description

Brief document for handouts in multi-unit housing. Pictures of bed bugs, what to do if you think you have bed bugs and how to look for them.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Do You Think You Might Have Bed Bugs: in English

Author
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in partnership with Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association
Report Description

Brief document for handouts in multi-unit housing. Pictures of bed bugs, what to do if you think you have bed bugs and how to look for them.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

Homeowner Checklist of Bed Bug Fumigation Preparation

Author
Target Specialty Products
Report Description

Simple checklist for residents or homeowner fumigation preparation.

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

How to Identify a Bed Bug Infestation

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

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

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Is Do-It-Yourself Bed Bug Management Feasible

Author
Sutherland, Andrew
Report Description

Powerpoint designed to educate residents of ongoing bed bug problems, DIY trends/ issues and academic/ government stances on DIY. 2016.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PPT (Powerpoint)

Lease Agreement (with bed bug addendum)

Author
California Apartment Association
Report Description

This is CAA’s model lease, for landlords and property managers to use. It contains a bed bug addendum.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Lo Que No Debe Hacer Cuando Tiene Chinches

Author
University of Minnesota Extension
Report Description

El documento ofrece una lista de cosas que los residentes NO deben hacer para evitar problemas en su salud. También brinda consejos para evitar que los chinches se dispersen en su vivienda. Indica algunas prácticas que no funcionan para la eliminación de chinches. Igualmente recomienda no desechar muebles infestados por cuanto se pueden tratar y luego vuelven a usar.

Year
2011
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Management Tools For A Healthy Learning Environment

Author
Colorado Pest Press
Report Description

This informational document discusses simple ways to prevent bed bugs from establishing themselves in a school environment. Topics also include what do bed bugs look like and how do they feed. Great images included.

Year
2011
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Non-Chemical Bed Bug Management

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

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. 

Year
2015
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

NPMA’s ‘State bed bug laws’

Author
National Pest Management Association
Report Description

This table outlines the latest (2016) laws (by US state) associated with bed bugs and their management. It may be useful to MUH landlords / managers and tenants as explanation of rights and responsibilities.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

San Francisco Rules and Regulations for Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs

Author
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Report Description

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.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

State Bed Bug Laws

Author
National Conference of State Legislatures
Report Description

To date, 22 states and one territory have laws addressing bedbugs. These address bed bug infestations in rental properties; hotels; institutional facilities; schools; railcars; and migrant labor camps.

Year
2017
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Download File

UC survey (Apartment Management)

Author
Campbell, Kathleen; Sutherland, Andrew; Lewis, Vernard; Choe, Dong-Hwan
Report Description

This article, published in Apartment Management magazine, provides a summary of findings associated with a California survey of MUH landlords and managers. It serves as a needs assessment device for researchers but also highlights the state of the industry (housing in CA) as related to bed bug management.

Year
2016
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Using Heat to Kill Bed Bugs

Author
Miller, Dini
Report Description

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

Year
2014
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Whats Working for Bed Bug Control in Multifamily Housing

Author
National Center for Healthy Housing
Report Description

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.

Year
2010
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

Working the Bugs Out

Author
Gouge, Dawn; Olson, Carl; Fournier, Al; Baker, Paul
Report Description

This resource attempts to provide Arizona-specific info on various aspects of bed bug management for MUH landlords / managers and tenants. Though info is Arizona-specific, it applies to most, if not all, MUH situations. Tenant education, prevention, and some specific management tactics are covered.

Year
2012
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

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