Be Proactive

The properties that are most at risk for developing bed bug infestations will have one or more of the risk factors listed on this page.  If your property contains any of these risk factors listed, we recommend creating a “Proactive Bed Bug Plan” to reduce the chance of an infestation.

4 Step Approach…

  1. RISK FACTOR ASSESSMENT
  2. EDUCATION
  3. PROACTIVE CANINE INSPECTIONS
  4. COMMUNICATION

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EMERGENCY PLANS

Every property classification should have a Bed Bug Emergency Plan in case they should receive a bed bug complaint.  Although plans will differ slightly based on property type, they all will have the same basic foundation detailed in the five steps below.

5 Step Approach…

  1. IDENTIFICATION
  2. ISOLATION
  3. INSPECTION
  4. TREATMENT
  5. COMMUNICATION

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HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS

Below are the top high risk factors that may increase your chances of getting bed bugs at your property type:

Commercial Offices / Industrial Warehouse / Retail Centers


HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS
1. Tenants that have densely packed office cubicles.
2. Tenants that experience high turnover of employees. (call centers, retail, food service, manufacturing, etc.)
3. Tenants that allow employees to bring excessive personal items from home. (blankets, pillows, furniture, etc.)
4. Tenants that have large amounts of customers coming to their space. (attorneys, accountants, banks, etc.)
5. Tenants where employees travel frequently, especially international travel. 

Hotels / Apartments/ Single-Family Homes / Condos / Senior Living

HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR BED BUGS
1. Living quarters that have excessive clutter.
2. Families with individuals that travel frequently, especially international travel.
3. Using second-hand furniture, such as couches, mattresses, bookshelf, etc.
4. Riding public transportation where personal belonging are touching or co-mingling.
5. Working in an environment where bed bugs are present, such as hospitality or multi-family living.