bed bug detection tool presented by changlu wang, ph.d. 73rd purdue pest management conference 2009
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Bed Bug Detection Tool
Presented by
Changlu Wang, Ph.D.
73rd Purdue Pest Management Conference
2009
CLIMBUPTM Insect Interceptor
Comparison of three methods to detect low level of bed bug
infestations
1. Resident interview- 4 of 10 residents noticed bed bug bites
2. Visual inspection- average of 6.7 bed bugs per apartment
3. ClimbupTM interceptor after 7 days- average of 8.8 bed bugs per apartment
ClimbupTM interceptor with lure beside a refrigerator in the kitchen
12 bed bugs and 63 German cockroaches were trapped after 8 days.
Conclusions of Bed Bug Interceptor Studies
• Resident interview and visual counts are not reliable.
• Interceptors are effective in detecting low levels of bed bug infestations.
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