Construction & Housing

Summary:

With bed bug infestations being a serious problem throughout the country. Bed bugs are once again making a comeback in dorm rooms, hotels, hospitals, apartment buildings, and homes. They cause a variety of physical, mental health and economic problems. They are hard to get rid of because of their small size, high reproduction rate and resistance to many pest control methods. No property is safe from them – and that very much includes affordable housing units. As a landlord or someone responsible for room hygiene, you need to comply with HUD’s policies by getting rid of bed bugs – and ensure they never return. it's imperative to know about the best practices regarding the prevention and control of this widespread problem.

The phrase “Don't let the bed bugs bite” may be used mostly in a light-hearted way, but bed bugs are nothing to joke about. Although the appearance of these pests has greatly declined since the early 1900s, many families every year still find them in their homes. There are many different methods for getting rid of bed bugs and preventing them from returning. HUD's bed bug policy and IPM is in demand these days. Success depends on an integrated pest management (IPM) approach combining varied methods of monitoring, prevention, and treatment.

Paul Flogstad will introduce you to HUD’s bed bug policy and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management – also highly recommended by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In his webinar - "Bedbugs: What You Need to Know", he will discuss methodical plan for addressing infestations, considering what resources are available, and how to respond to inspection findings. We will also review HUD’s notice H 2012-5 concerning bed bugs.

What Will You Learn?

·       What are the methods for getting rid of bed bugs?

·       What do they look like?

·       Where do they usually hide?

·       Do they carry disease?

·       How to identify bed bugs from other insects

Benefits For Attending:

·       Bugs and preventing them from returning.

·       We will examine HUD’s bedbug policy and Integrated Pest Management Plan. This is a methodical plan for addressing infestations, considering what                    resources are available, and how to respond to inspection findings.

·       We will also review HUD’s notice H 2012-5 concerning bed bugs.

Why Should You Attend?

·       What is IPM?

·       Why should you use IPM?

·       How are pesticides used in IPM?

·       How do you evaluate what you may be using versus IPM?

·       How do you transition to the IPM method?

·       What kind of record keeping is recommended?

·       What are the methods for getting rid of bed bugs?

·       What do they look like?

·       Where do they usually hide?

·       Do they carry disease?

·       How to identify bed bugs from other insects.

·       What are HUD’S recommendations about bed bugs?

·       How does one deal with tenants when bed bugs are discovered on the property?

·       Who pays for remediation of bed bugs?

Who Should Attend?

·       Property Owners

·       Property managers

·       Housing Authorities

·       Compliance Staff

·       Leasing Consultants

·       Service Coordinators

·       Maintenance Staff

·       Facility Managers

·       Home Inspectors

·       Environmental Service Professionals