In this episode, Jeff will discuss the new Climbup™ Insect Interceptor and it’s potential uses in bed bug management plans. The new Climbup™ Insect Interceptor is a passive bed bug monitor that intercepts bed bugs as they migrate to and from the bed or couch. These can be installed on beds and couches (that fit the trap) and left in place to serve as an ongoing bed bug monitor to determine the presence and level of bed bug activity. As long as the talcum powder that is present in the wells of the device are fresh and still active and there are no natural bridges from the floor/walls to the bed are present (bed pressing against the wall, sheets or comforter touching the floor, etc…), any bed bug that falls in the monitor will be trapped and can be disposed of by flushing them in a toilet or disposing of them in an outdoor trash receptacle. This monitor should not be viewed as a control device but as a proactive, ongoing monitoring device for bed bugs and can play a very valuable role in many bed bug management and control plans.
Releated Links:
Order Climbup Insect Interceptors
Bedbugger.com – New (and inexpensive) passive bed bug monitors: Climbup™ Interceptors
Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting.
Anytime. Let me know if you have any questions.
How long does talc stay active? We just drilled legs into our platform bed and put saucers beneath them filled w/ talc.
thanks in advance!
Is the Climb Up safe for your pets e.g. dogs, cats. Please let me know