Temperature and Time Requirements for Controlling Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) under Commercial Heat Treatment Conditions

Developing effective alternative approaches for disinfesting bed bugs from residential spaces requires a balance between obtaining complete insect mortality, while minimizing costs and energy consumption. One method of disinfestation is the application of lethal high temperatures directly to rooms a...

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Main Authors: Stephen A. Kells, Michael J. Goblirsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/2/3/412/