The bed bug book
Subtitle: the complete guide to prevention and extermination
By: Ralph H. Maestre
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9781510731509
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Control; Bedbugs
Other titles: Bedbug book
Description: "Bed bugs were believed to have been eradicated by DDT and organophosphates in the 1950's, but they are now reaching epidemic levels...Based on years of experience, a bed bug expert tells you how to spot bed bugs in your home, hotel, or on the go (they look like poppy seeds), how to identify a bed bug bit, and most importantly, the steps you must take to get rid of these pests. Includes green methods and environmentally-friendly solutions."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-205).
Table of contents: title: History of bed bugs. Classical period before the Roman Empire ; Roman Empire period ; Middle Ages through the nineteenth century ; Early twentieth century ; WWII through the 1990s ; The last two decades; title: Biology of bed bugs. Description and biology ; Physical reactions; title: Guide to prevention. When traveling ; Visitors ; Assistant services ; Deliveries ; Used furniture ; Coops, condos, and multiple dwellings ; Opinion of the court ; Exclusion ; Bed bug detection methods ; Bed bug dogs; title: Guide to treatment. Preparation for treatment ; Inspection ; Creating a safe zone ; Products and techniques ; Use of dusts ; Use of liquids ; Vacuums ; Steam ; Heat ; Cyronite ; Cleanup and follow-up ; What does it mean to be "green"?; title: Case studies; title: What the near and distant future holds. Government and laws ; Community involvement ; Research and development; title: Over 120 things to know about bed bugs; title: Final thoughts