1. Bed Bug Management: The Role of Code Enforcement Lawrence A. Lobdell Marion County Public Health Department

12. The ‘No Fault’ Bug!

13. Notice H 2011-20 Issued: August 16, 2011 Expires: August 31, 2012 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000

14. Notice H 2012-5 Issued: April 23, 2012 Expires: This notice remains in effect until amended, revoked, or superseded Cross References: Housing Notice 2011-20 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000

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16. Public Sleeping Accommodations Regulating Disposal of Infested Items Knowingly Renting an Infested Unit Require Licensed/ Insured Applicators Setting Measures Education Legislation

21. Referral received Multi-family dwelling Treatment Successful No Bugs Case Closed Inspection completed w/ 5-days Issued 5 days out- Confirm action Ineffective Choose NACDL Court Monitor every 30 days 90 days Extension Granted 30 days no treatment C NC

22. 10-303 Bed Bug Violation REMEDIATE BED BUG INFESTATION BY UTILIZING A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EFFECTIVELY MANAGING PEST CONTROL FOR THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE TO CONTINUALLY DIMINISH BED BUG POPULATIONS THROUGH INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. TENANTS ARE…………………………….

23. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health.

24. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for pest elimination within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure.

25. Pest elimination in owner occupied single family dwellings or single tenant, nonresidential structures, shall be the owner’s responsibility.

26. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for pest elimination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property.

27. If infestation is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in the area occupied, the occupant and owner shall be responsible for pest elimination. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest free condition of the structure.

28. Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for pest elimination.

29. PEST OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE

31. IPM Process Monitor Inspect Plan Treatment Consider In-house Options Pesticide Applications Evaluate Effectiveness

32. Behavior Establish Protocol for Entering And Leaving Premises Understand The Risk Of Travel And Exercise Caution Do Not Accept Used Furniture

33. QUESTIONS?

34. Lawrence A. Lobdell Marion County Public Health Department llobdell@marionhealth.org 317-221-7454