Pest Management Professionals

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.

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.

This article covers the importance of educating employees and clients about bed bug management. It emphasizes the importance of educating clients to improve the odds that they will cooperate with PMP's to improve management effectiveness. There is also a good section on bed bug inspection and management tips.

A university fact sheet that details the history, biology and management of bed bugs. Very thorough discussion on inspections and control methods. Contains lots of practical tips to improve management success.

Simple checklist for residents or homeowner fumigation preparation.

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.

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.

Concise and useful list of dos and don'ts for pest management professionals with bed bug accounts.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Thorough powerpoint on bed bugs in schools. There is enough text to learn from, but a voice over would be great. Covers all aspects of bed bug management / considerations in the school environment. 

An industry-sponsored technical document that covers bed bug management in offices and office buildings. This document seems applicable to schools too.

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.

A one hundred paged document containing a mix of ppt, fact sheets and pesticide labels pertaining to the treatment of bed bugs via containerized heat treatments and fumigation.

A university fact sheet that details the history, biology and management of bed bugs. Very thorough discussion on inspections and control methods. Contains lots of practical tips to improve management success.

This article covers the importance of educating employees and clients about bed bug management. It emphasizes the importance of educating clients to improve the odds that they will cooperate with PMP's to improve management effectiveness. There is also a good section on bed bug inspection and management tips.

Simple checklist for residents or homeowner fumigation preparation.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.