Purpose

• Bedbugs, Roaches, and the like -- coming up with a comprehensive strategy

What do we know about bedbug treatment?

• Four steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDa3NEp5aNA
  1. Prepare
     • Throw out stuff that can be tossed - SEAL BAGS
     • Dry clothes etc on high for 30 minutes then seal in bags.
     • Make sure drawers are empty, etc.
     • We may need a new master mattress -- the casings don't work on mattresses with hoses
  2. Steaming (optional)
  3. Chemicals.
     • liquid - mix from concentrate (need an applicator) https://youtu.be/CYBcQvykXLk
     • aerosol https://youtu.be/bZL6EO7jZic
     • dust - lasts months https://youtu.be/4sFceg0oARM
  4. Treat again -- every 7-10 days (usually requires 3-4 iterations)
• Equipment
  • Kit $100
  • Gloves $15
  • Sprayer $55
  • Duster (included in kit)
  • Mattress Casings $100 (queen) + $130 (king) (+ the cost of a mattress -- need to discuss)
  • Lots and lots of trash bags

What do we know about roach treatment?

• Stuff that kills bedbugs should kill roaches

What types of things do we need to treat?

• Clothes
• Beds
• Cupboards
• Carpet
• Vehicles

Next Steps Forward

• Determine supplies needed for the evaluation
• Evaluate the entire house and both vehicles
• During the evaluation, implement the cleaning strategy in those rooms considered most likely to need treatment
• After significant progress made on cleaning strategy, purchase the commercial kit
• Treat and repeat treatment every 7-10 days as per the instructions
• Evaluate as necessary

-- JMag Guthrie - 2018-12-11