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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