Emerging Disease Issues - Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

Bed bug

Once just a distant memory or a reference in a popular bedtime phrase, Bed Bugs are real, and are making a comeback in the United States. The Michigan Department of Community Health has gathered experts from across the state government, local municipalities and industry groups to develop resources and materials for Michigan. The resources below will be updated periodically as more materials are developed and become available.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bed Bug Health Alert regarding pesticide safety (click here)

	Michigan Manual for the Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs Comprehensive guidance to identify, treat, manage and prevent bed bugs DOWNLOAD HERE To download and save the file directly, right-click the image and select "Save Target As..."
	Don 't Let Bed Bugs Bite Bed Bug Working Group Informational Pamphlet Click here for printed copies
	Don 't Let Bed Bugs Bite (Spanish) Bed Bug Working Group Informational Pamphlet Click here for printed copies
	Don 't Let Bed Bugs Bite (Arabic) Bed Bug Working Group Informational Pamphlet Click here for printed copies
Toronto Bed Bug Fact Sheet in 13 Languages Preventing and Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Safely - NYC Department of Health - Spanish	Multi-Language Fact Sheets Available
	Bed Bugs & Mattresses: Fact Sheet Treatment Re-sale Disposal
	Choosing a Pest Control Company Michigan State University Extension Bulletin
Pesticide Application Businesses Currently Licensed to do Business in Michigan	List of Michigan Department of Agriculture -Licensed firms by County
	How To Move And Leave Bed Bugs Behind Packing Moving Day Unpacking
	Bed Bugs: What Schools Need to Know School Management Studeent Management Sample Form Letter
	Bed Bugs: What Camps Need to Know Camp Management Camper Management Sample Packing Form Letter
	Bed Bug Management Decision Flowchart Inspect Identify Implement a plan
	MDCH Factsheet Biology Treatment Prevention
Purdue University Bed Bug Videos
Property Managers Association of Michigan	Resources for Property Managers Manager's Response Treatment Plans and agreements Prevention
	Michigan Pest Management Association Michigan's Organization for Licensed Pest Management Professionals
Great Resource! Under Secretary for Health's Information Letter - Department of Veterans Affairs	Guidelines for Bed Bug Prevention and Control in Medical Care Facilities
	Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Bed Bugs in Shelters and Group Living Facilities Cornell University Extension Bulletin
	National Environmental Health Association & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Training Videos: Vector Control Training Course, Includes Bed Bug Presentations
Bed Bug Public Service Announcement #1 Bed Bug Public Service Announcement #2	Michigan Department of Community Health and Michigan Pest Management Association Radio Spots