Bed Bug Resources
EPA: Bed Bugs: A Public Health Issue
EPA and CDC:
Joint statement on bed bug control in the United States from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA: Bed Bugs Home
TACKLING BED BUGS: A Starter Guide for Local Governments
Source: Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
State Bed Bug Policy
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, NCSL
Forming Regional Bed Bug Task Forces in Vermont
Source: Presentation by Rick Castillo:
What to Consider when forming a VT Bed Bug Task Force:
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Best Practices for Bed Bug Control
Best Practices for Everyone
Cost-Effective and Money-Wasting Bed Bug Control Methods
Author: Changlu Wang (Dept. of Entomology at Rutgers SEBS)
EPA: Protecting Your Home from Bed Bugs
EPA: Protecting Yourself in Public Places
EPA: Tips for Travel
Common Sense for Home Visitors*
*Simplified best practices for home visitors:
Bed bug precautions for home visitors
Author: Cathy Newkirk, Michigan State University Extension
*Best practices for visiting homes with known severe infestations: