The Influence of Roughness and Pyrethroid Formulations on Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius L.) Resting Preferences

Two-choice tests were conducted to examine the effect of surface roughness on the resting preference of bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L., on copper, basswood, and acrylic materials. The influence of pyrethroid formulation applications on resting preferences was also evaluated. Bed bugs were given the...

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Main Authors: Benjamin A. Hottel, Roberto M. Pereira, Philip G. Koehler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/6/2/455