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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Bed bugs"”.
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Evaluation of Alternative Control Methods for Eliminating Insecticide-Resistant Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.)
The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L, has been a persistent pest of humans. Conventional pyrethroid-formulation insecticides are known to be ineffective for controlling modern bed bug populations. This study evaluates alternative treatment methods such as whole-home heat, a biological control …
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Evaluating behavioral avoidance and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana in bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) across spatially complex environments
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-08-01
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An Evaluation of Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius L.) Host Location and Aggregation Behavior
This study attempts to elucidate bed bug behavior in response to host cues and aggregation cues from conspecifics. Both fed and unfed bed bugs were evaluated to determine differences in behavior with regard to their circadian activities. Arena bioassays were conducted to determine the bed bug's …
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Evaluation of Multiple Insecticidal Products for Control of the Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius (L.))
The common bed bug has reemerged as a major pest in the United States. Pest management professionals need reliable up-to-date information on how to manage bed bug infestations. My study was intended to evaluate the efficacy of several insecticides currently labeled for bed bug control. In product …
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Reduced cuticular penetration as a contributor to insecticide resistance in the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L.
The Common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., suddenly reappeared in developed countries in the past 15 years. The factor contributing to the sudden resurgence of the bed bugs is insecticide resistance. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of reduced cuticular penetration type insecticide …
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Bed Bug Management in Low-Income, Multi-Unit Housing: An Evaluation of Resident Education and Cost-Effective, Minimally Toxic Suppression Methods
In the United States, we have been battling the bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) resurgence for over ten years. Current treatment methods are labor intensive, time consuming, and very expensive. Many studies have evaluated the efficacy of treatment methods, but few have focused on bed bug suppression …
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Life History of the Common Bed Bug Cimex lectularius L. in the U.S.
This study quantifies the rate of bed bug nymphal development, mortality, fecundity and survivorship during starvation for wild caught resistant populations. I then compare some of these characteristics with two susceptible strains. I found that resistant populations develop faster and exhibit less …
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Understanding Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius (L.)) Egg Susceptibility to Different Insecticide Treatments
Bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) eggs are the most difficult life stage to eradicate and are often the reason that pest management professionals must apply multiple treatments over time in an infested home. This dissertation was aimed at developing a better understanding of how we might improve bed …