StopPests IPM in Multifamily Housing Blog

Bed Bug Workshop for Housing Staff at Global Bed Bug Summit

The National Pest Management Association and BedBug Central know how difficult bed bugs can be for property managers, which is why together they designed a special one-day Bed Bug Workshop at Global Bed Bug Summit on Dec. 1. The Bed Bug Workshop will provide property managers the best management practices and practical advice on how to deal with widespread outbreaks and legal issues that may arise. Property managers will have the opportunity to learn from the top bed bug experts on topics such as best practices for multi-family housing, legalities of bed bugs and community wide bed bug management. Read more →

Zika Resource Round-Up for Housing Professionals

Education is of course the key to prevention of the Zika virus. For those that work in housing our most important messages for prevention are: eliminate standing water, make sure window screens are intact, and use insect repellents. As members of the housing community, we can use the resources compiled in this post to help keep residents, staff and ourselves informed. Read more →

Exciting Funding Opportunity to Provide IPM Services to Reduce Asthma Triggers in NYC Homes of Individuals With Asthma.

The Fund for Public Health in New York (FPHNY) on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced pest management professionals (PMP) to provide integrated pest management (IPM) services throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Selected... Read more →

Uncovering Bed Bug Behavior: What Research Can Teach Us About Control

Bed Bug Nymph Since the U.S. bed bug resurgence of the 1990's, entomologists have been researching these elusive pests to better understand their behavior and improve control techniques. Despite progress, there is still much we don’t know about bed bug behavior. Entomologists, like Dr. Gail Ridge at the Connecticut Agricultural... Read more →

Fight Pests (and Asthma) With a Vacuum

Continuing the Asthma Awareness theme this May, I'm reposting pieces of another Allie Taisey blog post on the value of using a vacuum to control cockroaches. There's even a sample newsletter article to use if you would like to share this information with residents (see below). Vacuuming is not only... Read more →

"The ABC's of Pest Control: Allergens, Baits, and Cockroaches" Dr. Coby Schal to present May 10th

HUD is hosting a webcast on asthma triggers in housing, sponsored by their Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. Hear from Coby Schal, Ph.D, Blanton J. Whitmire, Distinguished Professor, Department of Entogology, North Carolina State University on May 10th, 2016, 1:00-2:00pm EDT. Read more →

Good Bed Bug Control Starts With Good Contracts Webinar Recording Online

You can view the March 22nd StopPests webinar by clicking the link “Good Bed Bug Control Starts with Good Contracts”. In addition to the recording, you’ll find an example contract and our StopPests guidance on what procurement needs to know about pest control contracts. Property managers/landlords, procurement and other housing... Read more →

'Bed Bug Control Starts with Good Contracts' Webinar Announcement

StopPests in Housing is holding a webinar “Bed Bug Control Starts With Good Contracts” on March 22nd, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST. Property managers/landlords, procurement and other housing staff will gain an understanding of the importance of good pest control contracts in effective bed bug management. Speakers, Dr. Dini Miller... Read more →

The Boston Housing Authority Addresses Hoarding and Clutter Among Residents and Reduces Incidences of Pest Reports

Hoarding, poor sanitation, and excessive clutter are potential barriers to the success of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in affordable housing. These conditions create harborages and food sources for pests, not to mention the fire and tripping hazards, blocked egress, structural problems and possible evictions. Pest infestations are rarely... Read more →

Can Bed Bugs Be Controlled With 'Green' Products?

Do natural, essential oil-based sprays provide control of bed bugs? It's complicated! Pesticide sprays (chemical or 'green') may assist with control, but only when part of a larger IPM program. And only when they are proven to be effective through valid testing. Read this blog post to learn what research tells us about natural pesticides and bed bug management. Read more →