Bed Bugs Cross Neighborhood Lines. Our Response Should Too.
By Scoop Dog, Bed Bug Help’s resident news hound
Bed bugs have a talent for turning a private problem into a public guessing game. Who brought them in? Which neighborhood is the source? A new genetics study offers a reason to put down the pointing finger and pick up a broader plan.
What the researchers found
Cari D. Lewis and Warren Booth analyzed genetic data from 195 infestations sampled between...more
A Promising New Weapon in the War on Bed Bugs
By Dr. Angela Cimex, PhD
Every so often, something truly game-changing crawls out of the research lab - and this time, it’s not a bug, but a breakthrough. Scientists at Rutgers University have identified a new pesticide compound called isocycloseram that could shift the balance in our long and exhausting battle against Cimex lectularius - the common bed bug.
Unlike the old chemical c...more
Yes, dogs can sniff out bed bugs! Here’s why Fido might be your best line of defense.
Hello, friends - Professor Angela Cimex here. One question I get often is: Can dogs really detect bed bugs? The short answer: yes, in many cases, they can. Let me walk you through the evidence and what to watch out for.
What the Science Shows
Trained canine detection teams have been studied across different environments (homes, hotels, dormitories). Research indicates that when properly trained an...more
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Welcome to Bed Bug Help, a Community on bedbug.social and interactive online hub for anyone dealing with one of the toughest pests out there: bed bugs. We know what an infestation feels like -- sleepless nights, constant worry, and the frustration of not knowing who or what to trust. That’s why we built this space: to bring together reliable information, verified companies, and a community t...more
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