Bed Bug &ERA C-» United States -g Environmental Protection Card Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Actual Size Actual Size Bed Bug Card &EIPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Bed Bug Card United States Environmental Protection Agency Bed Bug Card United States Environmental Protection Agency Actual Size Actual Size epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs &e m United States Environmental Protection Bed Bug Card &EPA United States Environmental Pi Agency Bed Bug Card United States Environmental Pi Agency Bed Bug Card Identification • Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs • Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless • Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs • Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. • Red, itchy rashes from bites. Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. Actual Size Identification • Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs • Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless • Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs • Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. • Red, itchy rashes from bites. Actual Size Actual Size epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs &EF^ United States Environmental Protection Bed Bug Card United States Environmental Pi Agency Bed Bug Card United States Environmental Pi Agency Actual Size Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs epa.gov/bedbugs Identification Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. Red, itchy rashes from bites. epa.gov/bedbugs EPA 735-F-l 1-008 Actual Size J Bug ard United States Environmental Protection Agency Actual Size Identification * Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs * Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless * Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs * Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. * Red, itchy rashes from bites. Actual Size Identification • Oval bodied, flattened, wingless, six legs • Color: adults - brown to red nymphs - nearly colorless • Eggs: white, glued to rough surfaces Signs • Small black droppings, blood stains or shed skins on bottom bed sheet. • Red, itchy rashes from bites. ------- Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides Early detection and prompt response can avoid larger problems Where to Look • Behind headboards • Along mattress seams and in box springs • Along baseboards • In and under furniture Additional Facts • Can survive months without feeding • Not known to transmit human disease • Active and feed mostly at night • Can be spread via used furniture, especially mattresses. • Reactions to bites vary widely I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? • Capture it in a clear zip bag or with clear tape for identification • Educate your family on controls • Do not panic and throw out furniture • Install mattress encasements and bed bug interceptors • Consult a pest management professional • Use only EPA registered pesticides ------- |