Eliminate bed bug hiding spots (e.g., peeling paint, breaches/cracks in floors or walls)
- Encourage staff to report pests, including bed bugs, seen in the building
- Raise staff awareness about pests and bed bugs by educating staff on
- Recognizing bed bugs, their signs, and their bites
- Identifying bed bug and knowing their habits
- Actions for reducing the risk of spreading bed bugs
- Maintain a log book of pests reported by staff, including:
- Date of concern
- Concern type (bites, bug sighting)
- Room or unit number
- Date of inspection
- Inspection results and follow-up
- Respond to occupant concerns of bed bugs by conducting an inspection of the space
- Inform staff of any findings regarding biting insects (e.g., bed bugs, fleas)
- Follow Identification, Inspection, and Notification procedures outlined below
By: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)