Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Bed Bug Repellent Tests Should Reflect Type of Bug Behavior, Researchers Find | Entomology Today

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A new study digs into the pros and cons of two different methods for testing potential bed bug repellents: a harborage test and a barrier test. Repellency results can differ when bed bugs are searching for shelter versus when they are searching for a bloodmeal.

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