2. The
3. NPMA Bed Bug Surveys
Conducted two industry surveys & a consumer survey over the
past two years
73% of consumer respondents believe bed bug infestations in the
U.S. are increasing
Nearly 80% saw, heard or read about bed bugs over the past few
months
78% concerned about encountering bed bugs at hotels; 52% on public
transportation; 49% at movie theaters; 44% at retail stores
25% had checked a hotel room for bed bugs; 12 percent had cancelled
or altered travel plans due to concern about encountering bed
bugs
4. Bed Bugs Continue to Migrate
PMPs reported seeing increases in number of bed bug work at college
dorms, hotels, nursing homes, office buildings, schools &
daycare centers, hospitals, public transportation & movie
theaters compared to last year.
College dorms: 54 % compared to 35% in 2010
Hotels/motels: 80 % compared to 67%
Nursing homes: 46% compared to 25%
Office buildings: 38% compared to 18%
Schools & daycare centers: 36% compared to 10%
Hospitals: 31% compared to 12%
Public transportation: 18% compared to 9%
Movie theaters: 17% compared to 5%
5. 6. Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force
7. Task Force Work Groups
8. Research and Efficacy 9. Public Outreach 10. Best Management Practices
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