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Mutation Found Among Bed Bugs For The First Time Could Explain Why They're So Damn Successful
A gene mutation has been identified in bed bugs for the first time, and it could explain why these little beasties are on the ...
How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial food dyes
Color is powerful driver of consumer behavior and changes can backfire, Giusti noted. In 2016, food giant General Mills removed artificial dyes from Trix cereal after requests from consumers, ...
'The only thing that worked for us' — the pet-friendly pest killer that gets rid of bed bugs
CrossFire uses three active ingredients: Clothianidin, Metofluthrin and Piperonyl butoxide (PBO). This mixture knocks bed bugs out on contact and CrossFire claims to be effective at all stages of the ...
Exact temperature to wash bedding and banish bed bugs as cases soar in May
According to research by The Odd Company, Google searches for ‘bed bug bites’ begin to rise in May, with the highest levels ...
Bed bugs might be evolving to resist pesticides, new study finds
New research conducted at Virginia Tech found that a gene mutation found in bed bugs may contribute to their insecticide ...
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Are Those Icky Bed Bugs Actually Fleas?
Bed bugs and fleas are some of the worst pests you can deal with, but you can't handle the problem until you can tell the ...