Post on 01-Apr-2015
An Introduction to
Bed Bugs
Produced by: University of Florida/IFASDuval County Extension Office
Jacksonville Bed Bug Task Force
Presented by:
About Improving Kids’ Environment
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IKE’s Priorities Lead poisoning prevention Air pollution and asthma triggers Pesticide exposure
What are bed bugs?◦ Cimax lectularius◦ Parasites◦ Brown-Reddish Brown◦ Oval-shaped and flat with hairs◦ No wings◦ Do not jump or fly but run fast◦ Long piercing-sucking mouthpart◦ Feed on blood◦ Live near their hosts (people)1)Bed bugs can’t be seen with the naked eye – False (The adults are small (< ¼ inch) but can be seen.)
Identification
Bed Bug Life Cycle Lay about 3 eggs per day 5 Molts before they are adults Maturation takes about 4-9 weeks Lifespan can last 12-18 months2)Bed bugs can live for many months without feeding – True (Bed bugs can live up to one year without a bloodmeal)
3)Bed bugs are not know to cause or spread disease - True Nuisance Sleepless nights Inflamed skin lesions Stained sheets and
mattresses Psychological stress from
infested environment
Problems Caused by Bed Bugs
What Do They Feed On?
Where Did They Come From?
Where Can You Find Them?
Home
Movie Theatres
Public Transportation
School Buses
Schools
Day Cares and Neighborhood
Centers
Hotels
Bed bugs are only found on the bed - False
Bed Bug Feeding
Feed mainly at night, but will feed in daytime as well 10 mins, once a week Long proboscis to “suck”
blood
Bed bugs bite only at night - False
Unfed adult Fed adult
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Unfed nymph Fed nymph
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Bed bug ventral head view
Some People are not affected by bed bug bites - True Not everyone reacts to bed
bug bites Bites are usually in rows Do not transmit diseases Secondary infections can
occur
Bites
Most people who show symptoms develop them after 10 days the first time they are bitten.
If you have been bitten before then reactions may be immediate.
Bites
Quick movers◦ Adults can crawl about 4 ft/minute◦ Nymphs can crawl about 1 ft/minute
Movement
2½ minutes for an adult to make it from a TV stand to the pillow
10 minutes for a nymph
Bed bugs cannot fly and will not jump from the floor to the bed. - True
Look for blood spots and staining
Monitor for insect presence
Odor
Prevention & Monitoring
Only dirty cluttered homes get bed bugs – false
If you have bed bugs you need to get rid of infested clothing and furniture – False
More Myths
Be Careful with Used FurnitureDiscarded
mattresses
Used Furniture
Mattress Encasements
Encasing a mattress and box spring will prevent future bed bug infestation in your home. - False
Plastic Bins and Bags
Placed under bed posts
Monitoring device
Bed needs to be pulled away from the wall
Climb-Ups
After 2 weeks in an infested apartment.
Clothing and linens do not have to be washed first
Down-filled items resist heat
1 hour on high heat
Bed bugs die at 120°F after 1 minute of exposure
Dryer
Thoroughly vacuum the carpet areas
Dispose of vacuum bag
In between uses place vacuum in heat or isolate in sealed bag
Vacuuming
Use a steamer that reaches 115°-130°F. It will kill the eggs and nymphs and if you get a direct hit will kill the adults.
But even if you don’t kill the adults at least the steam will flush them out of their hiding place. Then you can use a HEPA vacuum to scoop them up.
Steam Heat
Bed Bugs in School Identify the insect
Determine source
Be discreet, inform parents
Follow IPM Action Plan
Educate
Acknowledgment:
Jacksonville Bed Bug Task ForceErin Harlow, University of Florida/IFAS-Duval CountyDr. Phil Koehler, University of Florida/IFASDr. Roberto Pereira, University of Florida/IFASLinda Prentice, Bug Out ServicesDr. Rebecca Baldwin, University of Florida/IFASCorrine McNeill, University of Florida/IFASJennifer Leggett, Lindsey Pest ServicesJohn Cooksey, McCall ServiceWayne Walker, University of Florida/IFAS
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