In this episode, Jeff will discuss the Bed Bug Beacon which is an active bed bug monitor that releases carbon dioxide to attract bed bugs to it. The Bed Bug Beacon utilizes a powder and water mixture to create carbon dioxide which is known to be attractive to bed bugs. Manufacturer directions claim that the monitor will release at least 5 days of carbon dioxide. In preliminary tests, the Bed Bug Beacon has been shown to have the ability to collect bed bugs in a high level infestation (lots of bugs present) and in one apartment caught a similar number of bed bugs as the Nightwatch bed bug monitor. Additional tests need to be performed to determine how effective the monitor is for detecting low level bed bug infestations and how long the monitor releases carbon dioxide for. If this monitor is found to be effective in collecting low level bed bug infestations, it could pose challenges for other active bed bug monitors on the market due to the fact that it has a much lower price point. Stay tuned for more information…..
The Bed Bug Beacon
– May 17, 2010Posted in: All Episodes, Detection, Do It Yourself, Product Reviews
We had an infestation and had the apartment treated twice while we moved out. We had a low level infestation, but wanted to make sure the issue was taken care of. After the 2nd treatment I setup the bed bug beacon in our bedroom and left it for 5 days. I found nothing. I then set it up again in our other bedroom and came back today. In the chamber I found 2 "bugs". They are pretty small so it is hard to tell if they are bed bugs. My question is does anyone know if the CO2 will attract other bugs or just bed bugs. Also if anyone has a suggestion on how to confirm something is a bed bug that would be great as well.