Exposure risks and ineffectiveness of total release foggers (TRFs) used for cockroach control in residential settings

Abstract Background The German cockroach, Blattella germanica, is one of the most challenging pests to eradicate from indoor environments. Professional pest control is often prohibitively expensive, prompting low-income residents to turn to over-the-counter consumer products, including total release...

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Main Authors: Zachary C. DeVries, Richard G. Santangelo, Jonathan Crissman, Russell Mick, Coby Schal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6371-z