don’t let the bedbugs bite

DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE

Resident Cooperation It is suggested that the following document

be used to insure that the tenant has done all that they can do in cooperating with the extermination process.

Failure for the tenant to comply with these guidelines may be grounds for termination.

An electronic version of this document can be found on the AAHRA webpage at www.AAHRA.org.

Knowledge May Be The Best Weapon

The following document may be a useful tool in educating your tenants and staff.Warning residents not to do certain things may prevent an infestation.Early detection and treatment may prevent more serious infestations.An electronic version of this document can be found on the AAHRA webpage at www.AAHRA.org.

HUD - REAC New guidance to UPCS Inspectors as of

September 13, 2010.

WarningThe following slides may make your skin crawl and cause you to itch all over!

Life Cycle

Adult and Larva

On The Hunt

Ready to Cuddle up to You

Dining

Almost Full

Hiding in the Folds

Late at night while you’re a’sleepin’ “bedbugs” come a’creepin.

Measles make you bumpy, mumps’ll make you lumpy, and chicken pox’ll make you jump and twitch, but

“bedbugs” lord’ll make you itch!!

Resources

The following pages contain references to sites that may be helpful.

HTVNGreat training for your Property Managers and Maintenance

Eliminating Bed Bugs (4 part series) Details Part 1. History of Bed Bugs (Avail. 07/17/2008 )

 Details Part 2. Facts about Bed Bugs (Avail. 07/17/2008 )  Details Part 3. How to Stop Bed Bugs (Avail. 07/17/2008 )  Details Part 4. Managing the Risks of Bed Bugs (Avail. 07/17/2008 )  

Go to: http://htvn.maplelearn.com/PublicHousing/

WebMDGo to http://www.webmd.com/ and search on bedbugs.

There are several informative articles. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-tre

atments/features/dont-lose-sleep-over-bed-bugs

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/slideshow-bedbugs

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20100924/bedbugs-signs-and-treatments