Bed Bug Prevention

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Treating a bed bug infestation is only part of the solution. The other part of the solution is to prevent re-introduction.

TAKE ACTION AND AVOID BED BUGS IN YOUR BUSINESS

Preventing bed bugs in your business requires a clear strategy and staff awareness. These pests are master hitchhikers, and they can easily travel into your establishment via luggage, clothing, or personal belongings.

Implementing actionable preventive measures – and educating your staff on early detection – can significantly reduce the risk of an out-of-control infestation.

To help with this task, we offer custom action plans for building managers and maintenance staff along with education programs to teach you and your staff how to identify and prevent bed bugs.

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BUSINESSES AT HIGH RISK OF BED BUG INFESTATION

Certain businesses are more susceptible to bed bug infestations due to high foot traffic and constant turnover of individuals and belongings.

Below are the industries most at risk – and the actionable steps to help safeguard your space against bed bugs.

EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTS

Bed bug infestations in schools are uncommon. More common is that a few bed bugs will hitchhike into a school from an infested home by hiding in a student’s clothing or backpack.

These bed bugs could be carried home by another student, making the school a potential hub for bed bugs to spread.

Mini Action Plan:

Train staff to identify signs of bed bugs.
Provide guidelines for handling suspected cases of bed bug introduction in classrooms or communal areas.

Download the FULL education environments bed bug action plan.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property managers should have an action plan in place if tenants suspect they have bed bugs in their unit. Proper documentation, staff training, and a partnership with a bed bug professional like Terminix Wil-Kil are a few items you should have on your action plan.

Mini Action Plan:

Establish a formal procedure for tenant complaints regarding bed bugs.
Partner with a pest control professional for regular inspections and treatments.
Document all complaints and responses to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Download the FULL property management bed bug action plan.

HOTELS AND HOSPITALITY

All front desk employees should know the appropriate information (a specifically worded apology) to give to a guest and what steps should be taken when faced with a bed bug discovery inside a guest room. The following guidelines are suggested when faced with a bed bug complaint.

Create and implement a location-specific bed bug complaint response protocol and ensure that all employees who may encounter a complaint from a guest are well-versed in the protocol.

The following guidelines are suggested when faced with a bed bug complaint

Action Plan:

Train housekeeping and front desk staff to recognize signs of bed bugs.
Develop a specific bed bug response protocol for guest complaints, including inspection and treatment procedures.
Ensure all employees understand how to communicate with guests during a bed bug incident to defuse concerns.

Download the FULL hotels and hospitality bed bug action plan

HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY ROOMS

Bed bugs are hitchhiking pests who travel on the belongings of people. On occasion, they can be brought into hospital settings. In this setting, most cases are an introduction of a small number of bed bugs and not a large established infestation. Having multiple staff members trained to identify bed bugs from other insects is highly recommended and can defuse panic immediately. In the event of a patient being admitted into a hospital, or similar setting, and bed bugs are discovered on their person or belongings, the following steps are recommended.

Mini Action Plan:

Train multiple staff members to identify bed bugs and handle potential incidents.
Follow established protocols if bed bugs are found on a patient or their belongings, minimizing the risk of spread.
Ensure isolation procedures are in place for affected areas.

Download the FULL hospitals and emergency rooms bed bug action plan.

PREVENT BED BUGS IN YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR HANDY ACTION PLANS

We’ve got you covered with our expert action plans for your high-risk setting.

Each plan includes essential guidelines for early detection, communication protocols, and specific procedures to follow when bed bugs are suspected or detected. By implementing these measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of bed bugs entering your facility and spreading to other areas.

Download our sample action plans below

Not seeing your sector? Contact Terminix Wil-Kil today to customize an action plan for your business.