Dear Sir,?You will be glad to learn that Dr. W. J. Goodhue, Medical Superintendent of the Leper Settlement at Molokai, after several years of investigation there, has been able to demonstrate the bacillus lepra? of Hansen in the mosquito and in the bed-bug. I will quote, from Dr. Goodliue'3 official (but as yet private) report to the Hawaian Board of Health : February 10th, 1906. " We have sinc...

Background: Bedbug infestation is the worldwide problem according to World Health Organization, and characterized by biting reactions including systemic, cutaneous sometimes psychological disturbance. Prevalence of bedbug low (6%) in developed countries while Sierra Leone 98% Tanzania 56% which tremendously high. As among neglected conditions because high prevalence Tanzania, studies determine ...

The article presents the results of research to clarify species composition harmful entomocomplex soybean agrocenosis in Right Bank Forest-Steppe. It was found that most phytophagous were Etiella zinckenella Tr., Tetranychus urticae Koch. and bedbugs (Miridae). Six periods development plants have been identified, which are associated with certain complexes, three critical when active protection...

The phylum Arthropoda includes arachnids and insects. Although their bites typically cause only local reactions, some species are venomous or transmit disease. The two medically important spiders in the United States are widow spiders (Latrodectus), the bite of which causes intense muscle spasms, and the brown recluse (Loxosceles), which may cause skin necrosis. Widow bites usually respond to n...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The common bedbug Cimex lectularius Linnaeus 1758 (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) is a globally re-emerging pest of serious public health concern. We investigated bedbug infestation in randomly selected apartments in Gbajimba community in Guma Local Government area in Benue state, Nigeria. METHODS Beddings and furniture (bed frames, pillows, mattresses, cushion chairs, mats, mo...

The bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., like other bed bug species, is difÞcult to visually locate because it is cryptic. Detector dogs are useful for locating bed bugs because they use olfaction rather than vision. Dogs were trained to detect the bed bug (as few as one adult male or female) and viable bed bug eggs (Þve, collected5Ð6dafter feeding)byusingamodiÞed foodandverbal reward system.Their ef...

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by ...

The recent resurge of bed bug infestations (Cimex spp.; Cimicidae) and their resistance to commonly used pesticides calls for alternative methods of control. Pheromones play an important role in environmentally sustainable methods for the management of many pest insects and may therefore be applicable for the control of bed bugs. The tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus, is a temporary ectoparasi...