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Using research and education to implement practical bed bug control programs in multifamily housing
Author(s) -
Bennett Gary W,
Gondhalekar Ameya D,
Wang Changlu,
Buczkowski Grzegorz,
Gibb Timothy J
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.4084
Subject(s) - bed bug , integrated pest management , control (management) , psychological intervention , cimex lectularius , pest control , business , computer science , operations management , engineering , toxicology , ecology , biology , medicine , artificial intelligence , psychiatry , hemiptera
Multifamily housing facilities serving low‐income populations have been at the forefront of bed bug outbreaks. Research conducted in the past 8 years has consistently proven that integrated pest management ( IPM ) is the best approach for successful suppression of bed bug infestations. Bed bug IPM in multifamily settings is especially dependent upon a collaborative community or building‐wide effort involving residents, building staff and pest control technicians. Other components of a bed bug IPM program include regular monitoring to detect early‐stage bed bug infestations and combined use of non‐chemical and chemical interventions. Lastly, to reduce reinfestation rates and costs associated with bed bug control, it is critical to continue periodic monitoring and implement preventive control measures even after successful elimination of bed bugs has been achieved. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry