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Residential Bed Bug Customizable Brochure
Each customizable residential bed bug pamphlet is designed to educate consumers on existing and potential residential customers on bed bug prevention, biology, and control.
Commercial Bed Bug Customizable Brochure
Each customizable residential bed bug pamphlet is designed to educate consumers on existing and potential multi-family customers on bed bug prevention, biology, and control.
Bed Bugs: The Resurgence of an Old Paris Sight?
Bed bugs have become a widespread nuisance, exacerbated by global events like Paris Fashion Week and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Increased public awareness through viral stories has prompted individuals to learn how to check for and prevent infestations. Educating customers about bed bugs and their prevention is crucial amid rising concerns.
Histamine Excretion in Common Indoor and Hematophagous Arthropods
Histamine, a biogenic amine linked to allergic reactions, was studied in bed bugs and other arthropods. Researchers found histamine excretion in 5 out of 22 species, specifically in blood-feeding hemipterans like bed bugs. They established a correlation between blood consumption and histamine production, identifying bed bugs as significant indoor histamine sources.
Bed Bug Laws and Regulations
Guidelines: Bed Bug Best Management Practices
To ensure industry professionals have the best possible guidance on controlling bed bugs effectively, responsibly, and safely, NPMA has created Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs (BMPs).