Exit 2023 Bed Bug Management Survey Question Title * 1. Please select the region that best describes your company's area of operations: Northeast (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, D.C.) Midwest (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) South (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia) West (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) National Question Title * 2. How would you describe bed bug pressure in your area of operation? Low Moderate Heavy Question Title * 3. Compared to 2021, your number of bed bug jobs in 2022: Increased Remained flat Decreased Question Title * 4. What percent of your 2022 total revenue stemmed from bed bug management? 25% or less 26% to 50% 51% or more Question Title * 5. Compared to 2022, you expect your number of bed bug jobs in 2023 to: Increase Remain flat Decrease Question Title * 6. What do you project your company's bed bug management revenue will be in 2023? $49,999 or less $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $999,999 $1 million or more Question Title * 7. Compared to 2022, you expect your bed bug management revenue in 2023 to: Increase by more than 26% Increase by 11% to 25% Increase by 10% or less Remain the same Decrease by 10% or less Decrease by 11% to 25% Decrease by more than 26% Question Title * 8. Do you differentiate bed bug job pricing based on infestation severity? Yes No Question Title * 9. Generally speaking, which type of bed bug jobs tend to cost the most? Hotels Apartments/Condos Single-family homes Question Title * 10. How much, on average, do you charge for a single-bedroom apartment/condo bed bug job involving a severe infestation? $299 or less $300 to $599 $600 to $899 $900 to $1,199 $1,200 or more Question Title * 11. How much, on average, do you charge for a bed bug job involving a severe infestation spread across multiple units of an apartment/condo building? $299 or less per unit $300 to $599 per unit $600 to $899 per unit $900 to $1,199 per unit $1,200 or more per unit Question Title * 12. How much, on average, do you charge for a bed bug job involving a severe infestation spread across multiple hotel rooms? $299 or less per hotel room $300 to $599 per hotel room $600 to $899 per hotel room $900 to $1,199 per hotel room $1,200 or more per hotel room Question Title * 13. Have you ever walked away from a job because a customer did not or would not follow your prep instructions? Yes No Explain, if you like Question Title * 14. Do you include mattress and/or box spring encasements as part of your comprehensive bed bug management program? Yes No Question Title * 15. Which bed bug management tools, products and services do you use and offer? (Please check all that apply) Pesticides Fungal biopesticides Vacuums Heat equipment Steam equipment Cryogenic technology Monitors/isolators Glue boards/traps Canine scent detection Electronic monitors with instant alerts Ongoing bed bug monitoring Preventive bed bug inspections Storage/disposal bags for personal belongings and/or furniture Pre-service preparation and cleaning Post-service preparation and cleaning Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Do you offer bed bug inspections to your existing general pest control and termite management clients? Yes, we do this for free for clients who request it Yes, we do this for free for any annual general pest control customers Yes, we do this for free, but only for accounts that have already had bed bug infestations Yes, but we charge for the inspections No Question Title * 17. Please complete this sentence: I believe most bed bug-related lawsuits and claims: Are the fault of uncooperative residents of infested dwellings Could have been avoided had the property managers hired pest management professionals to perform the correct work at fair prices Could have been avoided had pest management professionals done their jobs correctly and completely Question Title * 18. What impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on your bed bug management business? Question Title * 19. What are your top 3 opportunities and top 3 obstacles when it comes to bed bug management? Question Title * 20. What are your top 3 bed bug management dos and your top 3 bed bug management don'ts? Question Title * 21. 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