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Preferred Pesticides for Bed Bug Treatment

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:36:48 +0000

In this episode Jeff will discuss the pesticides that he and BedBug Central are using in their bed bug treatment protocols. Please keep in mind that it is not his intention to sell anyone on a specific pesticide. There are many pesticides available that may have similar effects to the examples mentioned in this video and a company not using these pesticides does not mean they have chosen poorly. Also, most of the products mentioned in this video are intended to be used by pest control professionals. If a non-licensed individual decided to purchase any of the examples mentioned and apply them on their own, please follow all label directions carefully and review any laws that are specific to your individual state. For a liquid residual we are currently alternating service to service Transport GHP and Demand CS in an effort to optimize the effect of these products while trying to manage and resistance concerns. For dusts, we use Tri-Die and Diatomaceous Earth. Please watch the video for more information on why we chose each product and any concerns we have with each.

Advisory – Dry Ice Bed Bug Trap Update

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:41:24 +0000

In this episode Jeff will recap some of the information discussed in the original episode about the DIY Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap and further discuss some potential hazards associated with some of the information being reported by the media. Since the concept of this trap was released by Rutgers University researcher Dr. Changlu Wang at an entomological conference in December, several media outlets have run stories about a “great DIY bed bug trap that is affordable to make and anybody can use it”. While some of this information is true, a few news stories have began to report this monitor as a control device that can eliminate bed bugs from your home for a very small amount of money. THIS DEVICE IS NOT A CONTROL TOOL AND THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE IT WILL NOT ELIMINATE YOUR BED BUG INFESTATION. The stories that discuss this as a control tool can be very misleading and again, this is to be used as a monitor to help you determine if you have a problem, not to control your problem. Also, there are a few concerns about pest control companies using this monitor which include the hazards associated with dry ice. Please tune it to this episode to make yourself aware of some of the concerns we have about the DIY bed bug dry ice monitor so that if you do decide to set it in your home, you can do so in a knowledgeable fashion.

Related links:

Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap

ABC NY Original Story (NOT A CONTROL TOOL!)

Reasons Why Bed Bugs Spread

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:12:28 +0000

In this episode Jeff will discuss the scientific article that was recently published in the American Entomologist and the Journal of Medical Entomology which discusses the bed bug reproductive process “traumatic insemination” and how this may influence the way bed bugs spread throughout an infested home. Traumatic insemination is the process by which bed bugs reproduce in that the male pierces the females abdomen with his reproductive organ and injects his seminal fluid into the body cavity of the female which then circulates to the ovaries and fertilizes the egg. For years bed bugs experts have noticed that when they are in an infested apartment, the bugs they typically see away from the aggregations of bugs (away from the sleeping areas) are typically female bed bugs. The theory behind this behavior has been that females will be continually “assaulted” by males who are trying to reproduce with the females and this aggressive reproductive behavior can lead to infection and death in females. The theory was that by fleeing the aggregations of males the females increase their chances to survive the reproduction cycle. The paper that was recently published from the University of Florida proved in laboratory tests that adult females were typically the life stage that was dispersing away from aggregations of bed bugs. This article started to put some scientific evidence behind this long-standing theory.

Releated Links:

New York vs. Bed Bugs

Journal of Medical Entomology Download

Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:11:49 +0000

In this episode Jeff will discuss the recent news on a simple and easy to make bed bug monitor created by Rutgers University to monitor for bed bugs. The Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap is an easy to create monitor for bed bugs that utilizes dry ice as the attractant that hungry bed bugs are attracted to. It is true that bed bugs are attracted to the monitor and this monitor can be the most effective that we currently have available to us, but there are some things you should be aware of if you do try to create this monitor on your own (do-it-yourself). Please also be aware that even though this monitor was shown to outcompete the commercially available monitors (CDC 3000 and Nightwatch), those devices were also very effective in detecting low level bed bug infestations. First, this monitor is not intended to be used by pest control companies as there are hazards associated with dry ice that may create liabilities for pest control companies setting this monitor in clients homes. Pest control companies should consider using the commercially manufactured devices (CDC 3000 and Nightwatch) that were found to also be effective for detecting bed bugs Also, please remember that a zero-trap-catch does not necessarily mean that you do not have bed bugs. These monitors are intended to attract hungry bed bugs to them and therefore not all bed bugs are attracted to these types of monitors. In order to create this monitor you will need: a dog bowl (that can be used similarly to a Climbup device), dry ice, a thermos to place dry ice in, talcum powder, tape or sandpaper and possibly a towel. Please watch this episode for some pointers on how to construct this device properly.

Related Topics:

Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap Article

Praxair’s Dry Ice Safe Handling Site

Bed Bug Central

Bed Bug TV Episode 20: Climbup Devices

Bed Bug Heat Treatment Demo

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:53:56 +0000

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In this episode, Jeff will perform an actual heat treatment for bed bugs and explain the basics of how the Temp-Air mobile heating system works. In recent months, using heat to control bed bugs has become an interest for both the pest control industry and bed bug sufferers. Heat presents the opportunity to eliminate a bed bug infestation in just one treatment and at a minimum, drastically reduce the number of bed bugs present in a home. With this increased interest, Bed Bug Central has been evaluating the effectiveness of using this heating system to control bed bugs. This episode demonstrates the use of the Temp-Air mobile heating system and some of the concepts and techniques of heat treating a home.

Whole Structure Heating

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:09:55 +0000

In this episode, Jeff will discuss the concept of whole structure heating and using the technology to kill bed bugs. He will also discuss the pros and cons of the different options in terms of how the heat is generated. Those options are: propane injected heat, electric heaters that use the electricity provided by the structure being treated and electric heaters that are powered by a mobile generator. Lastly, a few things that you should consider when evaluating if using heat to kill bed bugs is an option for your infestation and some issues that you will need to consider prior to heating your home.

Thermapure Heat

Thermal Remediation/Temp-Air Heat
ThermEx Heat Remediation
Armed Forces Pest Management Board

Ozone

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:41:21 +0000

Bed Bug Central TV Episode 17: Ozone – There have been some recent claims by ozone providers that this technology can be used to kill bed bugs. This episode summarizes recent field research completed on the use of ozone to kill bed bugs.

Bed Bug Pesticide Resistance

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:22:02 +0000

Jeff Discusses the topic of Pesticide Resistance and Bed Bugs

Steam Treatment for Bed Bugs

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:24:31 +0000

Bed Bug Central TV Episode 8 – Steam Treatment for Bed Bugs. Jeff White demonstrates a commercial grade steamer, and discusses how steam can be a great tool in a bed bug management program

Canine Scent Detection

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:13:17 +0000

Jeff White talks about Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs, and how Canine Scent detection can play a role in a well balanced management plan.