Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group
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Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group

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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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Bed Bugs: Integrated pest management in and around the home

Author
University of California IPM
Report Description

Comprehensive document pertaining to all aspects of bed bug biology and management.

Year
2013
Type of Material
PDF (Portable Document Format)

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