4th Annual Bed Bug Summit sponsored by the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force

1. Bed Bugs 101 (Biology & Behavior) and Research Update Dr. Susan C. Jones Associate Professor Dept. of Entomology

2. Bed bugs have plagued humans for thousands of years! Bed bugs are an emerging pest throughout the U.S.!

4. SW Ohio Bed Bug Complaints* Cincinnati Health Dept.3 Hamilton Co. Public Health Dept.1,2 1,101 305 267 266 724 167 84 37 2 ~10 2003 & reporting system instituted bed bug inspection program suspended * Represents a small fraction of overall bed bug infestations in area. 1Verified to be bed bugs. 2 Data courtesy of Greg Kesterman. 3Data courtesy of Camille Jones.

5. Bed Bug Complaints by Zip Code(46 zip codes, Franklin County, Ohio) 6,589 complaints 2,125 complaints Data from COBBTF members, compiled by Paul Wenning

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8. Can walk very fast

12. furniture

13. bedding

14. backpacks, purses, briefcases

15. clothing

17. In multi-family housing, bed bugs readily spread to units that are adjacent, below, and above the infested unit.

18. Some Reasons For the Resurgence of Bed Bugs International travel and commerce Housing with high tenant turnover Pesticide use has changed Pesticide bans Baits to control ants & cockroaches Insecticide resistance

19. Bed bug encounters have sharply increased in the past 1 to 5 years compared to >10 years ago in all regions of the world, except for Africa/Middle East and South America.

20. Some Reasons For the Resurgence of Bed Bugs International travel and commerce Housing with high tenant turnover Pesticide use has changed Pesticide bans Baits to control ants & cockroaches Insecticide resistance

23. Pesticide-susceptible bb Cytochrome P450 (CYP9) Glutathione S-transferase (GST) Xiaodong Bai, Praveen Mamidala, Swapna P. Rajarapu, Susan C. Jones, & Omprakash Mittapalli. Transcriptomics of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius). January 2011. PLoS One 6(1): e16336.

25. Temporary external parasites

26. Feed only on blood

27. Often closely associated with hosts’ sleeping or resting sites (hide in many places) Not caused by bad housekeeping!! BED BUGS CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE!

29. Prefer to feed on humans

30. May feed on other animals

31. rodents, bats, birds

32. pets (cats, dogs, etc.)

35. Resemble bites from other insects & kin

36. Some clues that it may be bed bug bites:

37. Typically are on exposed skin

38. Often in groups or rowsConfirmation based on finding bed bug evidence

40. Apts (66%), single-family homes (15%), condos/townhomes (9%), shelters (7%), dorms (2%), long-term care (<1%)

41. Chicago, N.Y., Cincinnati, Louisville, Atlanta, L.A., & Miami

44. Welts

45. Severe itching

46. Anemia

47. Asthma

48. Scratching of bites increases inflammation, can lead to secondary bacterial infections

50. Agitation

51. Anxiety

52. Economic hardship

55. Oval shaped body

56. Adults: ~1/4 to 3/8 inch long

57. Body flattened (unfed)

59. OSU Pest Diagnostic Clinic 614-292-5006 IDENTIFICATION SERVICES The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) A free service to Ohioans ID insects, spiders or other arthropods of medical or public health significance (e.g., bed bugs, wasps, flies, maggots, ...) Submit the sample via your local health dept. The Ohio State University Fee for identification services ($20 for insect sample) ID wide variety of insects and arthropods and plant diseases OSU submission form available online: http://ppdc.osu.edu

61. Glued in place

62. 1 – 12 eggs / day / female

63. A single female can produce ~150 eggs

64. Hatch in 6 – 17 days

65. Nymphs (immature bugs)

66. Five nymphal stages

67. Require a blood meal in order to grow

68. Adults (males & females)

69. Require repeated blood meals

70. Can live 12 – 18 months

73. Bed frames

74. Furniture

75. Carpets and rugs

76. Cracks and crevices

77. Baseboards

78. Window frames and door frames

79. Electric outlets and switch plates

80. Drapery pleats

81. Peeling wallpaper

82. Carpet tack strip

83. Suitcases

85. bed frame Bed Bugs Hiding in Furniture

86. Bed Bugs Hiding Behind A Hanging Picture

89. Carefully examine the underside of the bed skirt

90. Look for bb signs along bed frame (especially head board)

91. Open nightstand drawers and look for bb signs along inner and outer edges

92. Look for bb signs along baseboardsDON’T STAY IN A ROOM THAT HAS BB SIGNS

94. Don’t keep clothes in hotel chest-of-drawers

95. OK to hang clothes in closet

97. Don’t sit on beds, upholstered furniture, or the floor

99. Bag used items (seal the bag)

100. Disinfect clothing by laundering & dryingTyvek boot covers Tyvek coveralls

101. Guidelines for Reducing the Risk of Transporting Bed Bugs http://www.centralohiobedbugs.org/pdf/socsvc_guidelines.pdf

104. Check for satisfied customer references that relate to bed bug control

106. Thank You! Sleep tight, and don’t let the … … well, you know the rest