Patrick Meyer presentation on Bed Bugs given at AASEW

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2. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Bed Bug Facts Scientific Name: Cimex lectularis Common Name: Bed bug Family: Cimicidae Order: Hemiptera (true bugs) U.S. Distribution: All states World Distribution: All temperate areas

7. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! The Bed Bug Life Cycle A blood meal is needed to develop to the next stage.

9. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Signs of Infestation Bed bug fecal tracks. Example: These were found on a bed frame Blood spots found on bedding with no visible wounds

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11. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Health Implications At this time, aside from allergic reactions to bites, there are no other known health implications that have been recorded. Itching, scratching and burning are known side-effects attributed to the bites. In the lab, bed bugs have been found to be able to carry several disease organisms such as bacteria and viruses. However, there are no documented cases in the field to show the transmission of these organisms from one human to another via the bed bug.

12. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Potential Sites of Bed Bug Infestations Malls Used furniture outlets Donation centers Health clubs Community centers Dressing rooms Day care centers Theaters Restaurants Laundries Office buildings Churches Assisted living Nursing centers Hospitals Moving vans Motor homes Campers Ferries Cruise ships Trains and buses Schools Low security prisons Corporate housing Backpack lodges Cabins Barracks Hostels Resorts Hotels/motels Private homes Dormitories Condominiums Apartments

13. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Inspections Questionnaire A simple questionnaire should be given to the resident to help determine where the infestation may be coming from, and where we would most likely find it. This questionnaire can be nonbug specific so it can handle multiple problems and not cause any undo suspicions or worries about any type of bug. On-site Inspection Reviewing the results of the questionnaire to inspect the property accurately. Common hiding spots would be inspected for infestation, as well as areas pinpointed by the resident. A thorough visual inspection should be done by the owner/manager or a bug control expert. Inspection Tools A good set of eyes, a pair of gloves and a powerful flashlight are all you need for an inspection. There are also companies that employ Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs. Trained like drug sniffing dogs, they can smell and detect signs invisible to the naked eye.

16. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Treatment Thermal Treatment is Proven to be Consistently Effective In the 2000’s, research by universities and industry found that the use of heat was effective in pest control. Thermal Remediation is taking an infected area, applying heat gradually, and minimizing the population. During the process, opening of drawers and cabinets, and movement of contents will be done to allow heat into affected areas. Death in less than a minute 143.6°F Death in less than an hour 114°F-122°F Death in less than a day 107.7°F-113°F Lower survival; prolonged developmental time; reduced egg production; insects seek cooler environment 95°F-107.6°F

17. Thermal Treatment We heat up the treatment area to temperatures as high as 135 degrees using a generator trailer, portable furnaces and air movers. All equipment is labeled as Giertsen Restoration to provide you with a nondescript and discrete process. We provide a chemical free solution while minimizing disruption to your business.

18. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Obstacles Clutter is one of the leading obstacles in the control of bed bug infestations. Units with excessive clutter can harbor large populations and require extra time and energy to prepare and fully remediate the infestation. Residents must leave behind all personal belongings to insure that they will be treated as well. Anything removed from the unit may have a hitchhiker. A check-list will be provided to residents to properly prepare an occupied unit. If the resident leaves and either brings with them infested contents, or visits another contaminated location, re-infestation can occur.

20. Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Giertsen Company Bed Bug Remediation Services Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Tonight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Questions? Please Call 262-717-1300 www.GiertsenCo.com Sources Treating With a Simple Principle – A Complex Application Heat by Lisa Lupio, March/April 2008 Bed Bug Handbook – The Complete Guide to Bed Bugs and Their Control by L.J. Pinto, R. Cooper, and S.K. Kraft; Pinto & Associates, Inc. Turn Up The Heat! Thermal Remediation from Temp-Air by Temp-Air Urban Pest Profile Sheet and Treatment Strategy by BASF