Using research and education to implement practical bed bug control programs in multifamily housing

Gary W. Bennett; Ameya D. Gondhalekar; Changlu Wang; Grzegorz Buczkowski; Timothy J. Gibb

doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4084

Using research and education to implement practical bed bug control programs in multifamily housing

Gary W. Bennett, Ameya D. Gondhalekar, Changlu Wang, Grzegorz Buczkowski, Timothy J. Gibb

SEBS - Entomology

Rutgers, The State University

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	8-14
Number of pages	7
Journal	Pest management science
Volume	72
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4084
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Agronomy and Crop Science
Insect Science

Keywords

Chemical interventions
Cimex lectularius
Community-based IPM
Non-chemical control

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