Publications

biochemical and molecular analysis of deltamethrin resistance in the common bed bug (hemiptera: cimicidae).	this study establishes deltamethrin resistance in a common bed bug, cimex lectularius l., population collected from new york city (ny-bb). the ny-bb population was 264-fold more resistant to 1% deltamethrin in contact bioassay compared with an insecticide-susceptible population collected in florida (fl-bb). general esterase, glutathione s-transferase, and 7-ethoxycoumarin o-deethylase activities of ny-bb were not statistically different from those of fl-bb. cdna fragments that encoded the open r ...	2008	19058634
control of cimex lectularius using heat combined with dichlorvos resin strips.	successful management of the bed bug, cimex lectularius l. (hemiptera: cimicidae), is difficult because of its pesticide resistance, which can allow a reduction in population, but not elimination. we evaluated the effect of heat and/or air circulation on the efficacy of dichlorvos resin strips in the control of bed bugs. treatments were performed in unoccupied dormitory rooms and consisted of dichlorvos resin strips containing 18.6% active ingredient, the same strips + fan, and strips + fan + he ...	2011	21332764
acute illnesses associated with insecticides used to control bed bugs--seven states, 2003--2010.	the common bed bug, cimex lectularius, is a wingless, reddish-brown insect that requires blood meals from humans, other mammals, or birds to survive. bed bugs are not considered to be disease vectors, but they can reduce quality of life by causing anxiety, discomfort, and sleeplessness. bed bug populations and infestations are increasing in the united states and internationally. bed bug infestations often are treated with insecticides, but insecticide resistance is a problem, and excessive use o ...	2011	21937972