a neighbor’s guide to roaches and bedbugs a basic ... · brown spots along walls and trim and...
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A basic education on householdpests
Created by the refugee housingprogram
Mercy housing
A neighbor’s guide to roaches andbedbugs
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Cockroaches
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Cockroaches
-Can cause respiratory problems (asthma)-Can transmit digestive diseases
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Cockroaches
Where would a cockroach like to live?
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Cockroaches
Answer: Cockroaches like places that are -dark-warm-moist
They can often be found in basements, under sinks, incrawlspaces and in cracks in walls.
Some cockroaches hide in warm electronicsequipment.
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Cockroaches
What would a cockroach eat?
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Cockroaches
-Prefer sweets and decaying food
But also will eat:-paper -boots -hair-bread -fruit -fish-peanuts -old rice -putrid wine -cloth -dead insects
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Cockroaches
What should I look for to know I have cockroaches?
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Cockroaches
Brown spots along walls and trim and near food(looks like black pepper)
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Cockroaches
Cockroach eggs
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Cockroaches
Dead cockroaches
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Cockroaches
Live cockroaches!
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Cockroaches
What can I do to prevent cockroaches?
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Cockroaches
Reduce food for cockroaches:-Store food in tightly-sealed containers-Take garbage out every day-Pick up stacks of newspapers-Wash dishes immediately-Clean counters, sinks and tables with soap-Vacuum at least twice a week and throw out bag-Sweep floors with broom daily-Do not leave pet food out overnight
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Cockroaches
Get rid of places for cockroaches to hide:-Remove piles of stuff like boxes, papers and
clothes
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Cockroaches
Do not bring cockroaches into your home.
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Cockroaches
Report repairs to management:-Leaks-Cracks under doors and near windows-Cracks in walls, holes near toilet or sink-Loose wallpaper-Garbage piling up-Report evidence of cockroaches to management
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Cockroaches
Some poisons are effective: -Boric acid-“Bait stations”-Sprays: look for “For Ants and Roaches”-Extreme cold kills cockroaches
Do not spray on surfaces where food will be!Do not put where children can access!
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Bedbugs
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Bedbugs
Cause skin irritation but don’t transmit disease.
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Bedbugs
Where would bedbugs like to live?
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Bedbugs
A: Bedbugs like to live in many places:
-Along the seams in mattresses -Under rugs-In piles of clothes-Under loose wallpaper-Along picture frames-Cracks in walls-In curtains and wall hangings
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Bedbugs
Where are the bedbugs?
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Bedbugs
A:
Bedbugs can be found in almost any housing, fromluxury hotels to inexpensive apartments
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Bedbugs
What is dinner for a bedbug?
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Bedbugs
A:-Bedbugs feed on human blood -Bedbugs will also sometimes feed on animals-They can go 6 months without eating and survive
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Bedbugs
What should I look for to know I have bedbugs?
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Bedbugs
Rashes (maybe)
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Bedbugs
Live bedbugs in mattresses and in other hiding places.
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Bedbugs
Brown spots on mattresses
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Bedbugs
-Sweet smell-Note: Sticky traps do not usually detect bedbugs
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Bedbugs
What can I do to prevent bedbugs?
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Bedbugs
Don’t bring in furniture from the dumpster Look for signs of infestation before accepting furniture
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Bedbugs
Vacuum daily and throw awayvacuum bags
Do not share vacuums withneighbors
Vacuum around creases ofmattresses and couches
Lift rugs and vacuum under
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Bedbugs
-Do not hang fabric as wall decoration
-Do not allow long curtains to touch floor
-Tuck bedding into mattress to prevent bugs fromclimbing up
-Remove piles of clothing from floor
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Bedbugs
What should I do if I get bedbugs?
-Report right away! The longer you wait, the worse itgets.
-When pest control comes, follow preparationinstructions
-Understand that bedbugs are VERY difficult to get ridof
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Bedbugs
Contain the problem:-Put containers of soap under the legs of beds-Cover beds with plastic mattress covers-Wash all clothes and fabrics in hot soapy water anddry all clothes on high heat. Throw plastic bagscarrying clothes away.-Iron or steam couches and other furniture-Keep piles of clothes off the floor
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What can you do?
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For questions, comments or amendments to this presentation, pleasecontact:
Leslie Olson-Paul
Refugee Housing Program
Mercy Housing
479-721-8976
For more information about the Refugee Housing Program, visit:
www.refugeehouse.org