Bed Bugs: Get Them Out and Keep Them Out | US EPA
2024年10月3日 · Prevent, identify, and treat bed bug infestations using EPA’s step-by-step guides, based on IPM principles. Find pesticides approved for bed bug control, check out the information clearinghouse, and dispel bed bug myths.
How to Find Bed Bugs | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection …
2024年7月23日 · A more accurate way to identify a possible infestation is to look for physical signs of bed bugs. When cleaning, changing bedding, or staying away from home, look for: Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed.
Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Control | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
2024年8月15日 · Controlling bed bugs is complex. Using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach incorporates both non-chemical and pesticide methods. Success depends on the extent of the infestation, clutter on site, and resident participation.
Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...
2024年1月26日 · Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle. Knowing what to look for is the first step in identifying and controlling bed bugs. There are many bugs that look like bed bugs, so an accurate identification is a critical first step to avoid costly treatment for the wrong bug.
Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs | US EPA
2024年6月6日 · Confirm you have bed bugs rather than other insects (if needed, show to your local extension agent trained in pest control), assess Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options before considering pesticide, try mattress encasements, and more.
Introduction to Bed Bugs | US EPA
2024年9月16日 · How to find bed bugs. Top ten tips to prevent or control bed bugs. Myths about bed bugs. Bed bugs as public health pests. Last updated on September 16, 2024. The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts.
How to Find Bed Bugs | Bed Bugs: Get Them Out and Keep Them …
2018年10月31日 · Understanding the behavior of bed bugs (how they eat, live, and reproduce) will help you to find an infestation before it becomes established and to monitor for the presence of bed bugs after your home has been treated.
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection …
2024年10月23日 · Collaborative Strategy on Bed Bugs - highlights ways that all levels of government, community, academia and private industry can work together to reduce bed bugs across the United States.
Preparing for Treatment Against Bed Bugs | US EPA
2024年6月6日 · Whether you are hiring a pest management professional or trying to eliminate the bugs yourself, properly preparing your home is an essential first step. Taking these steps before starting out will help speed the process and reduce control costs. Reduce Clutter. Make your …
Bed Bug Prevention, Detection and Control | US EPA
2024年7月3日 · This EPA brochure provides tips for preventing bed bugs day-to-day and while traveling, plus information about identifying bed bugs and controlling them if you find you have an infestation. Brochure on prevention, detection and control of bed bugs (pdf) (649.96 KB)