Preventing Bedbug Infestation
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Bedbug infestation.
The significant resurgence of bedbugs in the past decade has been attributed to pesticide resistance, more frequent travel, lack of public awareness, and inadequate pest control programs. Bedbugs are obligate blood parasites (insect family Cimicidae). They can withstand a large range of temperatures but are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide. They typically feed just before dawn. Cutaneous ...
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عنوان ژورنال: AAOHN Journal
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0891-0162
DOI: 10.1177/216507991005801107