National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs - For Consumers, Schools, Businesses, and Commercial Entities

With the approval of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), we are posting for consumer use the final approved consumer version of the comprehensive guide for bed bug eradication and prevention as well as an informative and shorter consumer summary. These best management practices (BMP) are detailed guidelines specifically for consumers based on the more detailed best management practices created for the professional community of professional pest control firms in regards to the extermination of bed bugs.

Although the best management practices (second longer document) are geared to extermination, by reading them, you the consumer will be made aware of what the industry is recommending in regards to service agreements; record keeping, technician training; bed bug preparation guidelines; disposal of infected furniture, bedding, and clothing; bed bug detection; bed bug dogs and their certification; insecticides to use; and after treatment review.

The Summary for Consumers is a smaller document that helps you as a consumer know what to look for in a bed bug service agreement; how to handle furniture exposed to bed bugs; information and guidance on the use of bed bug dogs for detection; and full information on bed bug control methods.

For Consumers

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs a Summary for Consumers (PDF 4 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs (PDF 20 pages English) | Spanish Version

For Schools, Businesses, and Commercial Entities

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs (PDF 20 pages English) | Spanish Version

For additional industry or site specific guideline please review this additional documentation.

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Schools (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Retail Stores (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Hotels & Lodging (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Medical Facilities (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Corporate Offices (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Multi-Family Housing and Apartments (PDF 2 pages English)

National Pest Management Association Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bed Bugs in Public Transportation (PDF 2 pages English)

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