Bed Bug Central News

Partnering with Property managers to Reduce Treatment Costs

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Partnering with Property managers to Reduce Treatment Costs

Bed Bug Central recently conducted a study that evaluated the use of Temprid and Demand as the liquid residual used in a bed bug treatment protocol as well as the effect of using property maintenance staff for manual labor during a bed bug treatment on efficiency and effectiveness of treatment. When the study was designed it was intended to be performed on all levels of bed bug infestation but the property that agreed to participate in the study was found to have widespread, low level bed bug infestations. Therefore, all units in this study were low level bed bug infestations (less then 20 bugs found on the initial service).

In this study we achieved control using Temprid as our liquid residual treatment in an average of 3.23 services compared with an average of 3.00 services using Demand. We did find more bugs in the Temprid group (43 total bugs in 13 initial services) compared with the Demand group (7 bugs in 11 initial services) but all were low level infestations. We also found that we did not gain any efficiencies or effectiveness when a trained bed bug technician works with property maintenance personnel (98.8 technician minutes on the initial service, 51.9 minutes on the 1^st follow-up) compared with two trained technicians performing the job (196.7 technician minutes on the initial service, 91.8 minutes on the 1^st follow-up).

The results of the liquid residual study suggest that when we compared using Temprid or Demand for our liquid residual pesticide, we achieve control in the same amount of time. This study also suggests that our original theory that having two trained technicians perform a service will increase efficiencies and effectiveness may not be true since we achieved the same amount of effectiveness with only one technician and a person on site to help assist with manual labor.

Future questions to be evaluated:

As a liquid residual in a bed bug treatment protocol, is Temprid no more effective than Demand or does the liquid residual treatment play little to no effect in a bed bug treatment?
Would having manual labor be present on a bed bug service reduce the cost for a management company while achieving the same level of effectiveness and efficiency?

Research is currently being conducted to indentify the reasons behind these findings.

Seeking Individuals and Families to Interview about Bed Bugs

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bug Central (www.bedbugcentral.com) is currently seeking individuals or families in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut areas that are interested in being interviewed on a nationally-syndicated, morning talk show based in New York.

The purpose of the interview increase awareness of the bed bug ‘epidemic’ that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the country. This interview will be an important part of the overcoming the gross factor of bed bugs and create dialogue towards containing the problem.

The show is set to run Oct. 8, and we will need to hear from people dealing with infestations soon. If you are interested please follow the link to contact us.

Seeking Individuals and Families to Interview about Bed Bugs

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The show is set to run Oct. 8, and we will need to hear from people dealing with infestations soon. If you are interested please follow the link to contact us.

Richard Cooper Appointed to NYC Bed Bug Advisory Board

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In response to New York’s increasing bed bud infestation, NY mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has recently appointed Richard Cooper of Cooper Pest Solutions and Bed Bug Central in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and Gil Bloom of Standard Pest Management in Astoria to the New York City Bed Bug Advisory Board.

Other members of the board include Jody L. Gangloff-Kaufmann of the NY State IPM Program, Cornell University, Ray Lopez of Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service and Renee Corea of New York vs. Bed Bugs, a bed bug policy advocacy group.

“The Board is charged with, among other things, making specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the prevention and treatment of bed bug infestations throughout the city.” The advisory board, which has already undergone preliminary talks, is the byproduct of legislation approved by the New York City Council and signed by Mayor Bloomberg in March.

Richard Cooper Appointed to NYC Bed Bug Advisory Board

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs Shut Dow New York Campus

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, located in Manhattan, has been temporarily closed due to multi-level bed bug infestation of a central building on campus.

College officials became aware of the problem when several staff members reported breaking out in rashes. Click here to read more.

Bed Begs Cause $12,000 of Damage to Rare Books in Public Library

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A Denver public library had to replace over 30 rare books, some over 200 years old, after a patron returned the books infested with bed bugs.

The bugs hitched a ride from the patrons infested apartment to library inside the books. As a result, the library had to conduct extensive fumigations and destroy rare and priceless artifacts. To view entire article click here.

Case Study Finds Severe Anemia Caused by Bed Bugs

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A recent article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that a prolonged bed bug infestation caused severe anemia (low red blood count) in a hospitalized patient.

New York vs Bed Bugs, a bed bug policy advocacy group, interviewed lead-author of the study Dr. Stephen W. Hwang. In the interview Dr. Wang findings of the study and highlights the health effects of bed bugs on vulnerable populations. To read the interview click here.

View the technical findings of the case study, Severe Anemia From Bed Bugs,

by Dr. Stephen W. Hwang, MD MPH and co-author M. Jane Pritchard, MD.

U.K. Bed Bug Infestations on the Rise

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

U.K. authorities have acknowledged that the number of bed bug infestations is on the rise.

In dense urban area the country’s citizens rely heavily on public transportation, British bed bug experts have found the insects have additional means of proliferation that are not typically considered in the U.S. Read more here.

NYC Bed Bug Advisory Board to Convene This Week

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Bed Bug Advisory Board for New York City will convene this week for a series of meetings to address the escalating number of bed bug infestations in the Big Apple with Bed Bug Central’s Rick Cooper as a Mayor Bloomberg appointee.

The Advisory Board’s speaker appointee and public advocate, Ms. Renee Corea of New York vs. Bed Bugs, says the purpose of board is to “make specific recommendations to the mayor and council for the prevention and treatment of bed bug infestations throughout the city.”

Ms. Corea recently made the appointee list public, Click here to read more.

Healthcare Environmental Services Begin Bed Bug Report

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Healthcare Environmental Services Begin Bed Bug Report

As bed bugs infestations continue to rise and news prevalence increases, the healthcare industry can no longer ignore the elephant-in-the-room. The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) and a pest management firm have partnered to create a white paper to answer questions and address bed bug concerns related to the healthcare industry.

“Concern about bed bugs has grown steadily over the past decade alongside the bed bugs resurgence,” said ASHES Executive Director Patti Costello. “We asked Orkin to provide some insight to help our members better understand the practical issues and solutions surrounding these pests.”

The report will be distributed at the Annual ASHES Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition in Reno, Nevada on Sept. 21 and 22. The report will then be available for download at www.ashes.org.

About ASHES

The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) is the premier professional association for environmental services, housekeeping, waste management and textile care professionals in the healthcare industry. ASHES provides educational programs, opportunities to network with peers on a national level, recognition for personal and professional achievements, as well as affiliation and collaboration with the American Hospital Association on public policy and advocacy issues related to environmental services. See www.ashes.org for more

Bed bug Epidemic Reaches Delaware Firefighters

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rather than fighting a blaze, firefighters at a Wilmington, DE rehouse are forced to turn their attention to a bed bug infestation. The video below not only discusses their infestation, but also the discovery of bed bug population epicenters nearby and across the nation.

PCT Interviews Rick Cooper at Bed Bug Summit

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rick Cooper was a featured speaker for the August PCT Bed Bud seminars. As co-founder and vice president of Bed Bug Central, Rick is a nationally regarded entomologist and a leading bed bug specialist. In this brief interview Rick will speak on missed opportunities to control the bed bug endemic, emerging bed bug trends, common inspection follies and more.

PCT Interviews Rick Cooper at Bed Bug Summit

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Interceptors Assist in Bed Bug Monitoring

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ClimbUp Insect Interceptors are discussed in this article published by PCT Magazine. The article focuses on the commercially available ClimbUp Insect Interceptor device, along with other passive bed bug traps designed to capture bed bugs.

Dr. Changlu Wang, a researcher at Rutgers University Department of Entomology, along with Timothy Gibb and Gary Bennett of Purdue university conducted a study testing the effectiveness of these Bed Bug Monitors. The research team concluded that Bed bug interceptors are more effective than visual inspections for determining the presence/absence of bed bugs and estimating bed bug numbers.

Click here to read more

Bed Bug Central Tweets about Bed Bugs

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With “Social Networking” and “Web 2.0” becoming household terms these days, it’s no surprise that Protect-A-Bed elected to host its Bed Bug Q&A on Twitter.com. On June 23^rd, 2009, Protect-A-Bed, the nations leading manufacturer of bedding protection and bed bug mattress encasements, invited entomologists Richard Cooper and Jeff White of Bed Bug Central to answer user generated questions about bed bugs.

If you are not familiar with Twitter, you should be. Twitter has quickly become the new face of Public Relations and marketing for businesses and brands that want to leverage a free, easy-to-use technology. Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?

During this Q&A, Rick Cooper and Jeff White answered users questions about bed bugs via @protect_a_bed, ranging from “How should I inspect a hotel room for bed bugs?” to “With heat, what temperature is required to kill bed bugs?” Sounds simple enough, but try answering that in 140 characters or less! It’s not as easy as it sounds, but Rick and Jeff did a great job in answering the questions and providing great internet resources that are available for bed bug information.

Visit search.twitter.com for a full recap and transcript of the event. You can also follow @bedbugcentral on twitter, and stay up to date with all the latest news, R&D and bed bug products – in 140 characters or less.

Bed Bugs in the news in Oklahoma City

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs make the news in Oklahoma City, OK. News 9 runs a story about bed bugs, how to recognize and help avoid bringing them home. Bed Bug Central is featured in this news story.

Bed Bug Central and Protect-A-Bed to hold Bed Bug Q&A On Twitter

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As bed bugs are becoming more of a widespread problem, the topic is popping up on just about every internet medium - including Twitter. Bed Bug Central's entomologists Richard Cooper and Jeff White will be tweeting about bed bugs during a Bed Bug Q&A hosted by Protect-A-Bed onTwitter. This Q&A session will be held on June 23rd, 2009 at 2pm EST, and is aiming to bring two of the pest management industry's bed bug experts into a space where anyone can ask them a question, and recieve an answer in 140 characters or less.

If you do not have an account with twitter, you can obtain one for free at http://www.twitter.com . Then you will be able follow @BedBugCentral and @Protect_a_Bed on twitter. To ask a question for Jeff and Rick, simply put the hash tag #PAB in your tweet.

Twitter Bed Bug Q&A Details:

What: Richard Cooper and Jeff White, Bed Bug Central Entomologists and Bed Bug Experts, will be answering your questions during Protect-A-Bed's Bed Bug Q&A on Twitter.

When: Tuesday June 23rd at 2pm EST

Where: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com - use #PAB in your tweet.

Bed Bug Central and Protect-A-Bed to hold Bed Bug Q&A On Twitter

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Twitter Bed Bug Q&A Details:

What: Richard Cooper and Jeff White, Bed Bug Central Entomologists and Bed Bug Experts, will be answering your questions during Protect-A-Bed's Bed Bug Q&A on Twitter.

When: Tuesday June 23rd at 2pm EST

Where: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com - use #PAB in your tweet.

PCT Magazine continues Bed Bug Seminar series

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For the third year in a row, The PCT Media Group is partnering with industry suppliers to bring bed bug educational seminars across the United States.The PCT Seminar Series “Bed Bugs: A Rapidly Emerging Public Health Threat,” will head to Boston on Aug. 4 and Orlando on Aug. 18 with two highly regarded speakers at each event.

PCT’s Dan Moreland and Brad Harbison preview the upcoming bed bug seminars featuring Dr. Michael Potter, Rick Cooper and bed bug legal expert Christian Hardigree. The seminars take place Aug. 4, in Boston and Aug. 18, in Orlando, Fla. For more information visit www.bedbugseminars.com or call 800/456-0707.

Scientists use bed bugs' own chemistry against them

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered that combining bed bug's own chemical signals with a common pest control agent makes the treatment more effective in killing bed bugs.

Researchers found that when they sprayed bed bug infested areas with a synthetic version of their own alarm pheramone, the bugs are more likely to walk through areas treated with dessicant dusts, which will kill the insects by making them highly susceptible to dehydration.

As bed bugs continue to develop resistance to traditional pesticides, treatment with dessicant dusts is considered favorable, as long as the bugs cross treated surfaces.

"Once we put the alarm pheromone in the places bed bugs hide, boom, they instantly started moving around and moving through the desiccant dust," said Joshua Benoit, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in entomology studying under David Denlinger at Ohio State University.

"Consistently, the addition of a pheromone blend to desiccant dust was more effective than adding either chemical by itself or by using desiccant dust alone."

Visit Ohio State's website to read the full article and press release.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension to hold Bed Bug Workshop

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension has seen the need to raise public awareness in the growing bed bug epidemic, and is holding a Bed Bug Workshop titled "Bed Bugs: What You Need to Know". This workshop will be held at the Lancaster County Extension Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road on May 21st, 2009. While the workshop is open to the public, it is targeted toward landlords and property managers.

"Landlords and property managers need to be able to recognize the problem and take subsequent management tactics, including thorough treatment by a pest control company," said Barbara Ogg, extension educator.

This workshop comes on the heels of the EPA's National Bed Bug Summit which was held in mid-april in Arlington, VA. This summit brought together officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Pentagon, scientists, state and local officials, and pest management professionals to discuss prevention and awareness of bed bugs in an open, public forum.

EPA Posts Documents From National Bed Bug Summit

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bug Summit attendees heard from industry experts such as (from left to right) Rick Cooper, Michael Potter and Greg Baumann. (Photo: Michael Kelly, PCT magazine).

EPA's National Bed Bug summit was held on April 14 and 15 in Arlington, Virgina. This summit was held to address the major concerns of a growing bed bug problem.

Bed Bug Central is proud to say that Richard Cooper (pictured at left) was one of the invited speakers to participate in the formal webinar portion of the bed bug summit. You can see Richard's presentation along with all of the other presentations by clicking on the link for the webinar.

Below is a list of public documents from the summit.

Final Agenda (PDF) (3 pp, 32K)

Public Docket Available - EPA has established a public docket for this Summit under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0190. Attendance sign-in sheets and public comments received during the Summit are available in the public docket, as well as any public comments submitted directly to the docket.

Bed Bug Summit Webinar - EPA provided remote access via webinar to the Tuesday (4/14/09) morning segment of the National Bed Bug Summit. Tuesday morning featured opening remarks and presentations from distinguished guests. The 4 ½ hour webinar was viewed by 138 people.

Summary of Workgroup Results (PDF) (71 pp, 919K) - During the afternoon of Tuesday, April 14th, Summit attendees were divided into ten workgroups. EPA assigned attendees to workgroups according to their affiliation in order to ensure that each group had a mix of professionals from those attending the Summit (pest control companies; universities; public health organizations; federal, state, and local government agencies; and others). All ten workgroups developed recommendations on major bed bug issues, and those recommendations are provided here.

Summary of Recommendations Developed at the Summit (PDF) (7 pp, 141K) - EPA is providing here a summary of the recommendations developed by the participants of the National Bed Bug Summit. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and Agency procedures, these recommendations will be presented to the full Pesticide Program Dialog Committee (PPDC) at its meeting on April 22, 2009. The PPDC will discuss and deliberate this information and provide the Agency with its advice and recommendations.

America's War On Bed Bugs

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The EPA held a National Bed Bug Summit on April 14th and 15th in Washington, aimed to tackle the growing bed bug problem in the US. This summit brought together officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Pentagon, scientists, state and local officials, and pest management professionals to discuss prevention and awareness of bed bugs in an open, public forum. Richard Cooper, Technical Director for Bed Bug Central was among the speakers at the summit.

The Bed Bug Summit received a tremendous amount of press in all avenues of the media. Below are some links to a few of the related articles.

Dana Milburn of the Washington Post reports on the EPA's Bed Bug Summit, discussing the challenges that the bloodthirsty insect has caused for Multi-Family housing, Hotels, College Dorms, and Pest Management Firms.

EPA Tackles Bed Bugs with 2-day Summit

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

April 15: The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a two-day summit to fight the growing bedbug problem playing out in hotels, college dorms, apartments and houses. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

EPA to Hold National Bed Bug Summit in April

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The EPA has scheduled a Bed Bug Summit to be held April 14th - 15th 2009 at their headquaters in Washington DC. Expected to attend are Pest Management Professionals, State and Local Government agencies, health and housing officials, and researchers. The goal of this summit is to share information on bed bug related topics, provide a venue to communicate with others who are affected by the growing bed bug problem, identify ideas and options for prevention and control, as well as develop plans for action.

Here are some links to stories related to this topic:

6 ABC Philadelphia

NewYork vs Bed Bugs

Phil Cooper talks Bed Bugs at PCT summit

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Phil Cooper discusses some of the important factors of successful bed bug program at PCT's Growing Your Business Summit.

Non-Chemical Technology introduced for Bed Bugs

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

(1888PressRelease) February 04, 2009 - VENTURA, CA – The old saying “Sleep tight don’t let the bed bugs bite” isn’t just an old wife’s tale. It’s true. Bed bugs have once again reached epidemic proportion in the United States with thousands of cases being reported from coast to coast and in Hawaii in houses, apartments, college dorms, luxury and standard hotels, cruise ships, aircraft and even taxis.

Until now, pest control companies have relied upon toxic chemicals and powders that often have to be applied directly to mattresses, bedding and into structures often in multiple treatments, exposing people to potentially harmful chemicals. But now, a new, patented pesticide-free technology has been introduced that has proven 100% effective in laboratory and on-the-job testing: ThermaPureHeat® (www.thermapure.com).

“All organisms have a specific thermal death point. Bed bugs and their eggs die at sauna-like temperatures of around 130 degrees,” says David Hedman, CEO and patent holder of ThermaPureHeat. “Instead of using toxic chemicals, licensed ThermaPureHeat technicians direct heated air from clean burning commercial propane and/or custom-built infrared electric heaters to a single room or an entire structure where it penetrates into the cracks and crevices where bed bugs hide.”

After just a few hours, the ThermaPureHeat treatment -- which is perfectly safe to both humans, the structure and its contents -- not only kills bed bugs and their eggs, but it also serves to effectively pasteurize the treated space by killing or neutralizing other biological organisms, including allergens and fungi.

ThermaPureHeat can be applied to a single room or an entire structure. The beauty of heat versus other technologies is that no dangerous chemicals are placed into the structure. Instead, ThermaPureHeat penetrates the entire treated area, including all of the cracks and crevices where bed bugs may be hiding and where chemicals can’t effectively reach. Chemical treatments require direct contact on the bug and the eggs in order to be effective, which is why the toxic chemicals normally need to be applied multiple times. ThermaPureHeat has been independently tested and proven to be 100% effective with a single application.

“The cutting-edge technology that will be the go-to solution in the future is heat,” says Richard Cooper, technical director of Bed Bug Central (www.bedbugcentral.com) in New Jersey. “Relying on pesticides alone is not a wise thing. There’s (pesticide) tolerance, and severe resistance among bedbugs. Heat is the most efficient and effective way to address bedbugs in most structures.”

Public Education Vital
Experts agree, the number one reason for the rapid spread of bed bugs in the US is simply a lack of education and information. Poverty and poor hygiene are not the cause.

“Bed bugs are indiscriminate. People are bringing bed bugs back with them when they travel for pleasure or take domestic and international business trips,” says Dr. Michael R. Linford, Ph.D., president of TPE Associates, which licenses the ThermaPureHeat technology to other companies in North America.

A bed bug bite usually isn’t immediately visible on humans, which is why people might not even realize for several days or even weeks that they’ve been bitten. It normally takes multiple bites for skin to show signs of the attack.

That’s why people are urged to check out their bedding at home and when they travel for any signs of bed bug presence. Look for bugs themselves, as well as any grouping of dark brown or black spots, including those that might smear slightly rather than wipe off with a damp washcloth.

“Don’t assume that just because you are staying in a five-star hotel that the bed you’re sleeping in is free of bed bugs,” adds Hedman. “We’ve recently performed work for some very well-known hotels that have been impacted by this problem. Any traveler may unknowingly be carrying bed bugs or their eggs in their luggage or belongings. This problem certainly has nothing to do with the excellent way these properties maintain their rooms.”

About ThermaPure
ThermaPureHeat® is a patented, EPA-approved, non-chemical heat technology that when applied to a structure or portion of a structure by a trained technician kills insects, such as bed bugs, termites, cockroaches and their eggs, and improves the overall indoor air quality by eliminating allergens and odors. ThermaPureHeat has also been proven effective in sanitizing many species of mold, bacteria, parasites and viruses, and is often used to help repair flood or water damage.

The ThermaPureHeat process is licensed by TPE Associates of Ventura, California to companies around the world. Currently, more than 40 companies throughout North America been granted licenses to use ThermaPureHeat.

For Additional Information:
Alan Elias
Representing ThermaPureHeat
(925) 785-2650
elias2000 ( @ ) sbcglobal dot net
http://www.thermapure.com

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Bedtime Worries Put to Rest

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read this article about bed bugs on the San Diego State campus in California.

The article, Bedtime Worries Put to Rest, was an informative article about bed bugs, and there were a few important things that should be communicated about this article.

In this article, "Benita Mann, manager of custodial and maintenance services for the OHA, said there hasn't been any known bed bug problem in campus housing for some time." Whether or not a college has a problem is not very important at this time, the important thing is communication about how to prepare and being proactive about an infestation if it is reported.

On a negative note, this article discussed bed bugs being present on 'egg chairs' and that the egg chairs were apparently the only items treated. This may indicate that the people making treatment decisions may not truly understand bed bugs, because bed bugs are commonly found on couches, beds, etc. and treating the entire area that the bugs were found in would have been a better treatment approach.

Public eduaction is a critical component of bed bug management plans on University campuses. Even though they may not have bed bug problems right now, it doesn't mean one wouldn't pop up in the near future. Residence Life and students should be educated so they can identify an infestation as early as possible, which is one of the best courses of action.

In reference to the student health services, the doctor quoted is correct in saying that to identify a bed bug infestation based on bite symptoms alone can be misleading. However, understanding some common characteristics of bed bug bites, such as rows, clusters, red bumps, etc. appearing in the morning, can help raise concern and stimulate an inspection of a students room.

The student health services doctor also did not note that bed bugs can have a very severe emotional impact on people who suffer infestations, and usually those who have not suffered through a bed bug infestation do not understand the impact that one can have on someone. However, he was correct in mentioning that they are not vectors of disease.

Bed Bugs, Nearly Eradicated, Make a Comeback

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bug infestations.

Getting the Bed Bugs Out

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full editorial article about bed bugs in New York City.

Bed Bugs Resist Pesticides

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bugs and pesticide resistence.

City's Bed Bug Problem Gains Worldwide Attention

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bugs in Cincinnati.

City Stops Bed Bug Inspections

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about the stop of health department bed bug inspections.

More Bed Bugs are Biting in Cincinnati

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the story about the growing bed bug problem in Cincinnati.

Rental Furniture Infested with Bed Bugs

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about how one women's apartment was invaded by bed bugs that may have come from her rental furniture.

Bed Bugs Banished, 'I'm just so pleased'

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about a successful bed bug eradication thanks to the 'Christmas Bureau.'

Tenants Must Co-Operate to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bugs in Canada.

Wish Book: San Jose Family Shelter Bites Back at Bed Bugs

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about a San Jose shelter battling with bed bugs again.

Worried About Bed Bugs Biting This Holiday Season?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about what to expect and how to prepare for this upcoming holiday season.

Exterminators Turn To Dogs To Root Out Bed Bugs

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story.

New York City Bed Bugs Fuel Mattress Encasement Sales

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about Protect-A-Bed Mattress encasements.

Dogs Used to Detect Bed Bugs

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

TODAY consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman discovers new ways to get rid of bed bugs.

A Pesky Problem: Bed Bugs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bugs in schools in Ohio and how the school districts are planning on handling possible infestations.

Bed Bugs Turn Women's Life Upside Down

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about the growing bed bug problem in Canada and the devasting effect an infestation had on one woman in Ottowa.

Think Your Bed is All Cozy? You're Not Alone

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about bed bugs hitching rides into the homes and apartments of a growing number of Twin Cities, Minnesota residents.

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to watch the NBC 10 Philadelphia video about bed bugs in an apartment building in Allentown, PA.

Hawaiian Hotel Says Aloha To Bed Bug Infestation

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about the largest ever structural fumigation done in Hawaii.

Toronto's Bed Bug Infestation Getting Worse

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read and watch the full story about bed bugs in Toronto, Canada.

Man Sues, Claims Bed Bugs Infested Apartment

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As more bed bug infestations are reported, more people are fighting back. Click here to read this brief story about yet another bed bug related lawsuit.

Somerville Woman on a Crusade to Stamp Out Bed Bugs

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about how Leonina Heringer, also known as the 'Bed Bug Lady,' is fighting back against bed bugs and the stigmas associated with an infestation.

Fox 5 Investigates: Used Mattresses

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A complaint about dirty mattresses on the sidewalk turned into chaos when Fox 5's John Deutzman went to check things out. Along the way, he says he learned some creepy things about bed bugs, old mattresses and how sensitive people in the controversial used mattress business can be. Click here to watch the FOX5 News video.

Bed Bugs on Thanksgiving Dinner Guest List

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For the families of college students, Thanksgiving is the first opportunity to welcome their students back to the comforts of home after experiencing the rigors of dormitory life. But besides bringing home their dirty laundry and a revised list of "back-to-school" items, bed bug experts warn that this year students may also arrive with some unwelcome little friends. Click here to read the full story featuring Richard Cooper, BedBugCentral's Technical Director.

Bed Bugs on Thanksgiving Dinner Guest List

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs at the Polls

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Click here to read the story about a bed bug infested building being used as a Presidential voting location on Election Day.

Farmington Hotel Taking Precautions After Bed Bug Scare

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Click here to read the full story about a hotel in New Mexico that is struggling to eradicate pesky bed bugs.

School Boy Brought Bed Bugs To Class

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Click here to read the full story about a school-aged child who allegedly brought bed bugs to his Elementary School.

Police, Firefighters Get Bed Bug Help

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Click here to read the full story about Cinncinati firefighters and bed bugs.

'Bug Bombs' Causing Injury

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about the harmful effects of 'bug bombs.'

Family Evicted From Motel After Complaining About Bed Bugs

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Motel official say they 'followed protocol' by evicting a family that found bed bugs in their motel room. Please click here to read the full story.

Exterminators: Bed Bugs Making A Comeback

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More television coverage of bed bugs, this time in Missouri. Click here to read the story and watch the video.

Bed Bugs Should Be Declared a Health Hazard: Councillor

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Another Canadian bed bug story! Click here to read about our Northern neighbors and their bed bug woes.

Bed Bugs Force 94 Students to Move from DVA in Quarter Housing Quandry

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A parent's worst nightmare- bed bugs invade yet another college. Please click here to read the full story about this housing nightmare at Goucher College in Maryland.

Battle Against Bed Bugs Expensive, Tiring

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bed bugs are always in the news these days. Click here to check out this Canadian news story about a bed bug infested building and what they are doing to combat the problem.

NJ Lawmakers: Make Landlords Pay for Bed Bugs

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read the full story about the New Jersey lawmakers who have proposed a bill that would make landlords entirely responsible for keeping apartments free of bed bugs.

Specially Trained Dogs Sniff Out Bed Bugs

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Please click here to read about Bella, a 4-year-old Laborador Retriever who has been trained to sniff out bed bugs.

Bed Bug Outbreak at Wilkes Dorm

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jeff White, Research Entomologist for Bed Bug Central was recently quoted in a story about bed bug infestations at Wilkes University. Please click here to read the full story by Andrew Seaman of The Beacon.

Bed Bug Outbreak at Wilkes Dorm

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bird mites bite your flesh

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Kevin Post

In more than two decades of writing this column, I've heard a lot about the problems wildlife can cause when it invades the home. Readers have asked me how to handle mice, wasps, bats, ladybugs, raccoons, birds, spiders, cave crickets, squirrels, fleas, snakes and more - and I've dealt with many of those in my own home.

But this summer, a young woman came to me with a new threat, a creature I knew about but never realized could afflict people: bird mites. These routinely infest birds and are a major health hazard for them.

Chickadees nested in a protected area adjacent to her air conditioner outside the window of her Brigantine apartment. It was pretty cool getting a close-up view of chickadees raising their brood. But when the fledglings took flight and the chickadees abandoned the nest, the bird mites that thrived by biting the birds suddenly went looking for a new blood meal.

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It's Back To School Time for Bed Bugs

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

by Michael Inbar

Laptops, textbooks and new jeans are among the must-haves for college students heading back to campus, but the most common back-to-school item may well be the blood-sucking bedbug. Colleges around the U.S. are reporting a scourge of the little buggers infesting dormitories, and the problem only gets worse when they hitchhike on their coed hosts going from room to room.

“U.S. college campuses are really the perfect setting,” noted entomologist Richard Cooper told Matt Lauer on TODAY Friday. “We have large numbers of students coming from all over the country and, in fact, all over the world every semester, and it’s inevitable that somebody is going to bring bugs with them. And once the bugs are introduced, they can rapidly spread because of all the interactions students have visiting each other’s rooms.”

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NBC Today Show: Back to School with Bed Bugs

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs are greeting some college students as they head back to school. TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Entomologist Richard Cooper about avoiding the pests.

NBC Today Show: Back to School with Bed Bugs

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs are greeting some college students as they head back to school. TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Entomologist Richard Cooper about avoiding the pests.

The Secret Life of Bed Bugs

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As reported in the Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn complaints to the city about bedbugs have surged more than 1,900 percent since 2004. Like rats and taxes, the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) has been our boon companion throughout history. From feeding first on cave bats, it’s likely that the small, bloodsucking arthropods evolved to prefer the blood of human cave dwellers. From there, they hid in our clothing and tools as we brought them into tents and houses – and nowadays into condos, hotel rooms, cruise ships, mass transit and college dorms. The school system reports that children are bringing bedbugs home with them from the classroom. Click here for the full article.

CBS Early Show: Bed Bugs at College

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Colleges are ground zero for bedbugs, so students need to study up on how to avoid them. Richard Cooper, author of ''The Bedbug Handbook,'' shares tips with Maggie Rodriguez.

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CBS Early Show: Bed Bugs at College

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Colleges are ground zero for bedbugs, so students need to study up on how to avoid them. Richard Cooper, author of ''The Bedbug Handbook,'' shares tips with Maggie Rodriguez.

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Bed Bugs Move Into Dorms

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Greg Toppo of USA Today reports that Bed Bugs are on the rise in college dormatories across the United States. "A bed bug makes itself at home on a mattress. Like hotel rooms, dorms are the ideal bedbug habitat: small and crowded." The Full Article can be read here.

PCT Podcast: Rick Cooper's Bed Bug Field Observations

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PCT's Brad Harbison caught up with bed bug expert Rick Cooper, technical director, Bed Bug Central, to find out his bed bug field observations from having treated many accounts in New York City and New Jersey. Cooper also previewed his presentation for the upcoming PCT Bed Bug Seminars, which begin July 29, in San Francisco.

Click here to listen to this podcast.

PCT Podcast: Rick Cooper's Bed Bug Field Observations

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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PCT Podcast: Bed Bugs and Legal Implications

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PCT's Brad Harbison talks with Christian Hardigree, professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and an expert on bed bug legal issues. Hardigree is one of the featured speakers – along with Dr. Michael Potter and Rick Cooper – at the upcoming PCT Bed Bug Seminars. In the following podcast Hardigree discusses more legal implications with bed bug work and also previews her presentation.

Click here to listen to this podcast.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

KXAS Dallas and NBC Affiliates Air Different Slant on Bed Bugs

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Preventing bed bugs from traveling home with the unsuspecting vacation or business traveler is the focus of NBC Dallas-Fort Worth in its news story. KXAS takes a different approach to the bed bug problem in looking at the steps the public can take to avoid bringing them home. As the bed bug problem has grown over the past few years so have the horror stories of infestations along with accompanying stories on bed bug infestations.

The story features unique products designed to prevent the introduction of bed bugs into dwellings which include special bed bug mattress encasements, luggage spray, dissolvable laundry bags, and a book that has been written on the subject, “The Complete Guide to Traveling Bed Bug Free”.

Encounters with bed bugs during family or business travel are a growing problem throughout the US and an unsuspecting public is the victim. In many cases travelers are ill informed as to the potential problems that await if they stay in a room that is bed bug infested. The problem has spread to all types of accommodations throughout the US and four star hotels are not excluded.

Eliminating bed bugs once they are introduced into the home can be both difficult and expensive. However, there are some simple steps the public can take to reduce the risk of bringing the unwanted guests home with them when they travel.

Entomologist Richard Cooper, recognized as the leading industry expert on bed bugs and co-author of the authoritative text on bed bugs, “Bed Bug Handbook – The Complete Guide to Bed Bugs & Their Control”, is featured in the NBC story. Cooper stated, ”It is great to see the media look at the proactive things the public can do to prevent the spread of these insipid pests. I hope this story will raise public awareness.”

Phillip Cooper, President of Bed Bug Central is also interviewed in the story and discusses the trauma associated with the bugs, “Once they get into the house or into your dwelling, it’s very expensive to get rid of and very troubling and traumatic. So you want to avoid getting them in the first place,” said Phil Cooper .

Bed Bug Central has become one of the leading resources for free bed bug information as well as products the public can purchase in the battle against bed bugs. Information can be found at www.bedbugcentral.com.

For more information on bed bugs or to find a pest professional in your area, visit: http://pestworld.org.

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KXAS Dallas and NBC Affiliates Air Different Slant on Bed Bugs

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For more information on bed bugs or to find a pest professional in your area, visit: http://pestworld.org.

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NJ Based Richard Cooper To Be Featured on Dateline NBC

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NJ BASED RICHARD COOPER, LEADING BED BUG EXPERT, TO BE FEATURED ON NBC DATELINE SUNDAY APRIL 20

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Nationally recognized bed bug expert Richard Cooper will be featured on a segment Sunday April 20, 2008 on “Dateline NBC, “Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite”

Cooper, owner of NJ-based Cooper Pest Solutions and Bedbugcentral.com was selected by NBC to help in the production of the piece surrounding reconditioned mattress in conjunction with bed bugs.

Cooper was one of the first entomologists to predict the exponential spread of bed bugs in 2003. Since that time, bed bugs have spread throughout the US and are a growing problem.

As the problem with bed bugs has increased so has research in the academic community along with an increased number of products designed to prevent and detect bed bugs. Cooper was also involved in the development of the leading mattress encasement for bed bugs produced by Protect-A-Bed. Encasements allow individuals affected by bed bugs from throwing away their mattresses and box springs as well as serving as an early detection method. This past August, Cooper presented new research regarding mattress encasements and the differences between the encasements on the market to the National Entomological Society of America in San Diego, CA.

Cooper is also co-author of the leading publication on bed bugs, “Bed Bug Handbook-The Complete Guide to Bed Bugs and their Control” and played a significant role in the creation of, “The Complete Guide to Traveling Bed Bug Free” a guide that helps vacationers and business travelers avoid bringing bed bugs back into their dwellings.

The Dateline piece also includes Jeff White, Cooper Pest’s bed bug research entomologist. White continually evaluating new methods and technologies in the battle against bed bugs. White worked extensively in the spring of 2007 with canine scent detection of bed bugs. The Dateline piece features a canine scent beagle from J&K Canine Academy. J&K worked with White on his research and is a leading supplier of bed bug sniffing dogs to the pest management industry.

Philip Cooper, President of Cooper Pest and Bedbugcentral.com expressed his pleasure with the Dateline piece, “We are pleased that NBC and Dateline are bringing the issue of bed bugs and reconditioned mattresses to the forefront of the public’s attention. This pest continues to grow as a problem Nationwide and the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia corridor is a hot bed for bed bug activity. Public awareness of this pest is the first step to preventing infestations.”

Cooper Pest Solutions, located in Lawrenceville, NJ, is regarded as one of the premier pest management companies in the United States. Cooper Pest Solutions is a 2^nd generation run family business. Bedbugcentral.com, a division of Cooper Pest is home to the nation’s most comprehensive website devoted to bed bug information and products for the public. More information can be obtained at www.cooperpest.com and www.bedbugcentral.com/.

A letter to the Omsbudman of the Washington Post

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This is a letter written by Richard Cooper expressing his concern regarding an article written by David Segal. In the opinion of bed bug central, raising the publics awareness about bed bugs is among the most important steps in trying to slow down the continued spread of this difficult insect.

While we understand that at times bed bugs can be overexaggerated in the media, we feel that Mr. Segal's article misrepresents this problem in the opposite direction. We do, however, agree that it is important that reports of bed bugs be confirmed as there are other explanations for why people may suffer bites or bite-like symptoms.

Below is the letter sent by Richard Cooper to the Washington Post:

Dear Ms. Howell,

I am sending you this email in regards Mr. David Segal's recent article "Hmm. Tiny, Evil -- And Everywhere?". I'm sure that you have received your fair share of backlash regarding this article and until now I have told myself to just let it be. However, every few days I see this article show up via another media outlet and more recently I listened to Mr. Segal's interview on NPR's "On the Media" which finally compelled me to address the subject.

This is the first time that I have ever felt strongly enough about an article to respond to the source. I am writing you because I am shocked that this type of reporting would come out of the Washington Post. I would expect this from a media source that is not reputable, one that does not thoroughly research their topic, but not from the Washington Post. I apologize in advance if my comments are not conveyed as eloquently as they should be as I am writing this with a great deal of emotion.

I am an entomologist, and a recognized expert on the subject of bed bugs, however I am also an owner of a pest management firm in NJ, so based upon Mr. Segal's comments this makes me an unreliable source, as I have something to gain by over-exaggerating the "true" nature of bed bug activity in the US. I can assure you that this assumption would be inaccurate. I was interviewed by Daniela Deane for the companion article "Yes. Tiny, Evil - - and In my Bed", that appeared along side of Mr. Segal's article. I believe this was intended to be a point/counterpoint pair of articles unfortunately Ms. Deane's article seemed to be positioned more as a personal account rather than a counter point. I am disappointed in the Washington Post and feel that Mr. Segal's article misrepresents the true state of affairs about bed bugs.

Although Mr. Segal's article certainly cast a dark cloud over the pest management industry's ethics, that is not what has stimulated me to write to you. More importantly than the pest management industry's image is the false message that this article sends out to the American public regarding a very serious and widespread problem with bed bugs.

I'm not going to go into a rant about how emotionally devastating this pest can be to those who suffer from an infestation, I get the idea that Mr. Segal understands this point. However, I am at a loss for why Mr. Segal is so driven to convince the public that the resurgence of bed bugs is grossly overstated? I am offended that Mr. Segal has taken the position that anyone associated with the pest management industry is a biased source and cannot be viewed as credible. I can certainly understand that there are some that may inflate or exaggerate the topic for their own personal gain, but does he honestly believe that there are not credible sources out there that have a differing opinion other than his own?

So he uses Dr. Richard Pollack's quotes in a manner that supports his argument but not Dr. Michael Potter'sNY DOH Statistics to show that the majority of complaints were not confirmed cases of bed bugs, but does he try to inquire or understand why this might be the case, there are explanations for this. Even without the explanations, doesn't an increase from zero inquiries in 2003 to 500 confirmed cases in 2006 seem a bit alarming? Why did Mr. Segal, stop at a single statistic? What about other municipalities such as Cincinnati, Las Vegas, San Francisco, or parts of Kentucky that are reeling from bed bugs? Why not look at what is happening globally in Canada, the UK, Australia and other countries? There are a number of International experts that are government officials that could have been interviewed, are they also not credible? Why not look at the increase in confirmed samples that are being sent into Extension entomologists to get hard statistics on the increase in bed bug activity?

Mr. Segal has a legitimate point, regarding, misdiagnosis, which he illustrates well through Dr. Pollack's comments about many samples being received that are not bed bugs, or Jay Nixon, discussing samples that turn out to be nothing more than lint? These stories are not new to the pest control industry we have dealt with "mystery bites" and delusionary parisitosis for decades, but now things have changed, and if you do suddenly begin waking up with itchy red welts, there is no question that bed bugs should be among the causes that you try to at least rule out. It is wrong for pest control companies to treat a property for bed bugs when a problem has not been confirmed and I would certainly expect that while some companies may do this, it is not representative of the industry as a whole. Perhaps, the article would have served the public better, if Mr. Segal suggested that his readers confirm the problem before they begin spending money to solve what they suspect are bed bugs. Prior to 2004, presentations on bed bugs at the Entomological Society of America's annual meetings were non existent. In 2004 the first bed bug symposium was held, this past December approximately 30 presentations were given on the subject of bed bugs at the annual ESA meeting in San Diego.

Prior to 2004, there was not a single research program in the United States studying bed bugs, now there are at least six and the number is growing. Among them, some of the most noted Urban Entomology programs in the country, to include the Univ. of Florida, Univ. of Kentucky, NC State, Purdue Univ., Virginia Tech etc. I guess the research community that is actively studying this pest cannot be viewed as a credible source either?

It seems that anyone having a differing opinion than that of Mr. Segal's is either discounted or positioned as unreliable. I could go on and on, the point is that the resurgence of bed bugs is a very real issue and while there may be some misleading statistics there are many others that are not. It doesn't take that much effort to sift through what is real and what is exaggerated to learn the truth. Obviously, this was not Mr. Segal's intent, he had a story that he wanted to tell and he told it.

The United States as well as many other parts of the world are in fact experiencing a very significant and serious increase in bed bug activity. Like many new phenomena, half of the battle to stop the unrestricted spread of an emergent problem is to raise public awareness so that people recognize the problem early on and can do something about it before it gets out of control and is disseminated further. It is the lack of public awareness regarding bed bugs that is likely to be responsible for the rapid increase and dramatic spread that we have witnessed over the past 5-6 years.

As I mentioned before, I feel that Mr. Segal's article misrepresents the true state of affairs about bed bugs and serves as an obstacle to the effort of raising public awareness which is desperately needed to help slow down the spread of this challenging pest.

I would look forward to a reply.

Best regards,

Richard Cooper

Product Review: Book - "Bed Bugs Uncovered"

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Bed Bugs Uncovered

Reviewed By Bart Jones

After being virtually extinct since World War II, bed bugs have reappeared in the last 5 years at an alarming rate across the United States. In response to this resurgence, "Bed Bugs Uncovered" attempts to provide basic information on bed bugs, how to prevent them and what to do if you were unfortunate enough to find bed bugs in your home. It is unclear who the author of this text is, the book that we purchased states that it was written by Chris Jones. Subsequently, the same book was seen on the internet on a different website that appears to indicate that the book was written by Gretha Filak. Regardless of who the author actually is the text offers little insight that is not readily available on quality web sites.

Although some of the information presented is accurate, there are inaccurate statements and surprising remarks made throughout the publication. One example of such a remark is "In fact, they (bed bugs) would prefer to live in a home that is clean anyways." At this moment there's no research that indicates whether bed bugs prefer clean or dirty environments, and if you speak with industry experts they will all agree that personal hygiene and tidiness have nothing to do with the chance that you experience an infestation of bed bugs. In addition to inaccurate information and remarks, there are many typographical errors in the publication and the authors writing. style makes the book difficult to read. If you are looking for information on bed bug biology and behavior, there is an abundance of accurate information that can be found on many different trustworthy, university and trade websites.

Even though this publication does have some accurate information, it is not worth the money to have to sift through the misinformation to gain insight that can be found on free, quality websites.

Richard Cooper Evaluates Bed Bug Mattress Encasements

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In the fall of 2007, Richard Cooper conducted research into the leading bed bug mattress encasements. The research was presented to his fellow entomologists from around the United States at the Entomological Society of America’s annual meeting in December of 2007.

This video is a recreation of his speech to the Society and will provide you with a thorough understanding of mattress encasements and the research that was conducted comparing the effectiveness of a variety of commercially available encasements that are being marketed for use as a bed bug management tool.

Four-Legged Bed Bug Detectives

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Article: Four-Legged Bed Bug Detectives

By: Richard Cooper

Source: Pest Control Technology Magazine

PDF: http://www.bedbugcentral.com/articles/PCT August 2007- Four Legged.pdf

Don't Let the Bed Bugs ...Bite Your Business

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Article: Don't Let the Bed Bugs ...Bite Your Business

By: Richard Cooper

Source: The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations

PDF: http://www.bedbugcentral.com/articles/BedBugs_APRO Article.pdf

To Inspect or Not to Inspect?

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Article: To Inspect or Not to Inspect?

By: Richard Cooper

Source: New Jersey Apartment Association

PDF: http://www.bedbugcentral.com/articles/NJAA Bed Bug Surrounding Unit Article.pdf

Bed Bugs and Developing Your Bed Bug Strategy

Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Article: Bed Bugs and Developing Your Bed Bug Strategy

By: Richard Cooper

Source: New Jersey Apartment Association

PDF: http://www.bedbugcentral.com/articles/NJAA Richard Cooper Article May 2007.pdf