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Bed Bug Forum: Essential Tips for Prevention and Eradication

Join the Bed Bug Forum led by Gene Reed of the Abilene Housing Authority, where you'll gain valuable insights on bed bugs, including identification, causes of infestations, and effective extermination practices. Hear horror stories and humorous anecdotes about bed bugs, discover local regulations, and learn about the significant costs associated with eradication. Participants will also receive resources and materials to help combat these pests in residential and hotel settings. Don’t miss out on winning a Gateway Netbook!

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Bed Bug Forum: Essential Tips for Prevention and Eradication

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  1. Bed Bug Forum “Goodnight,Sleep Tight & Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!”

  2. Gene Reed - AHA Bed Bug Forum – Sponsors • City of Abilene • Pest Patrol • Legal Aid • Abilene Housing Authority

  3. Gene Reed - AHA

  4. Gene Reed - AHA The Horror Stories! • Sleepless nights at home • Hotel stays • The cost to exterminate • Infestations!

  5. Gene Reed - AHA Bed Bug Expense! • Fort Worth Housing Authority spent approximately $1.5 million to eradicate bed bugs from a 230 unit apartment complex; • Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority spent approximately $250,000 to eradicate bed bugs!

  6. Gene Reed - AHA Bed Bug Humor!

  7. Gene Reed - AHA Bed Bug Forum - Goals • Provide education on what is a Bed Bug & where have they been • How to identify a Bed Bug • Understand how Bed Bugs spread • Learn how & where to find Bed Bugs in a home • Determine the “best practices” for exterminating Bed Bugs • Become aware of local requirements to stay in compliance (City of Abilene & AHA) • The legal ramifications of Bed Bugs for property owners

  8. Gene Reed - AHA Bed Bug Forum – General Info • Please sign the sign-in sheet if you have not already • Please complete Forum Evaluation form prior to leaving today • Copies of the presentations will be listed on the City of Abilene & Abilene Housing Authority websites by Thursday, February 28, 2013 • Restrooms – through the doors and to your right • We ask that you please turn your cell phones off or place them on vibrate • At the end, we will do a drawing for a Gateway Netbook, provided by the City of Abilene • Index cards are available on the table for Questions

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