Tag: Cimex lectularius Linnaeus

Research Confirms First Bed Bug Infestation in Costa Rica in Over 20 Years

A bed bug infestation hadn’t been seen in Costa Rica since the late 1990s—until now. Researchers at the University of Costa Rica have confirmed that specimens collected from a home near San Jose in 2017 are indeed bed bugs and, surprisingly, of the temperate-zone species Cimex lectularius and not the tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus.

Entomology Today January 23, 2020 7 Comments

Boric Acid Kills Bed Bugs, But Only When They Eat It

Boric acid dust is a common tool in urban pest management, but a new study shows external exposure is minimally effective against bed bugs. When bed bugs ingest boric acid, though, few survive.

Teaching Curriculum for Bed Bug Prevention Proves Its Worth

When the big yellow bus arrives at school in the morning, it could be unloading more than just kids. In communities where bed bugs (Cimex lectularius Linnaeus) are present, children’s […]