Insecticidal Bed Bug

The purpose of this experiment was to measure the metabolic rate of pill bugs and crickets. I indirectly measured the metabolic rate of each organism by calculating their respiration rates. In crickets, gas exchange is accomplished via a tracheal system [Contreras, Bradley, 2010]. Pill bugs have pleopods, gill-like respiratory organs [Gibbs, Smigel, 2008]. My hypothesis was that the crickets will have a faster respiration rate than the pill bugs. I used a respirometer to measure the oxygen consumption of pill bugs and crickets. After plotting the data, I used the slope to obtain the respiration rate. The respiration rate per gram of organism for the pill bugs was 0.0025 mL/min./g. The respiration rate per gram of organism

The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) is a highly disruptive species that can, and has played a distinctive role in the lives of many organisms. Included in these organisms are various deciduous trees and shrubs, wildlife species that share the same environment, and even humans. The gypsy moth destroys the beauty of woodlands via defoliation, alters ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and disrupts our own lives. It should therefore come as no surprise that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many other agencies have taken huge steps to help diminish populations of this small, yet persistent species. In an effort to control these overwhelming populations, five chemical control agents have

The one thing that could keep me inside on a nice summer’s day is the threat of mosquitoes. Where they bite me, I swell up and itch for days afterwards. It’s a hard choice between slathering myself in nasty smelling insect repellant or staying inside. Sometimes even with the insect repellant I still get bit. To add insult to injury, they sometimes get in the house and attack me. They seem to be an annoyance I can’t escape. I’m lucky that the mosquitoes that bite me don’t carry dangerous diseases like the ones in other counties. Daniel Engber who wrote the article “Let’s Kill All the Mosquitoes” has the solution to our problem. He makes a great argument to kill the dangerous mosquitoes and it’s very well supported with credible sources.

Once thought eradicated in the United States, bed bugs have made a comeback in recent years. Contrary to what some people believe, bed bugs are seldom a reflection on the cleanliness of the property. Bed bugs have been found in expensive hotels, upscale boutiques, hospitals and airplanes as well as movie theaters, taxis and libraries. They may be brought home from a cruise or a train ride. Bed bugs are difficult to see and are quite reclusive. If you suspect that bed bugs have invaded your home or business, contact an experienced pest control professional to help you reclaim your peace of mind.

The Collaborative Strategy on Bed Bugs was developed by the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup1, to explain the federal role in bed bug control and highlight ways that all levels of government, community, academia and private industry can work together to reduce bed bugs across the United States. Adjusting bed bugs can be very expensive and nearly all communities and states are currently facing issues with enough resources for individual families. The strategy used has four priority areas for bed bug control; Prevention, Surveillance and Integrated Pest Management, Education and Communication, and Research. Each of these areas is critical to national and local efforts, to raise awareness within communities and prevent future outbreaks. (Public Health Systems and Emerging Infections,

Bed bugs are more than just a nuisance, they can actually bite you leaving a trail along your skin showing just exactly where they've been while you were sleeping. Once you notice the first sign that you might have a bed bug problem, it's important to contact an experienced exterminator who possesses vast knowledge of bed bugs to successfully get rid of them as quickly as possible. Windy City Bed Bug Specialists is a trusted resource in the Chicago area for a highly knowledgeable bed bug inspector.

The goal of this experiment was to determine the type of environment that pill bugs prefer to live in. The result of the experiment show that the pill bugs react differently when they are placed in the different temperature. Based on the result, in the trial 1, all four pill bugs moved well in the cold and hot environment. The number of full round was high in cold environment compared to the hot environment. The number turns were high in the hot environment than cold environment. In the trial 2, the result shows that all pill bugs moved in the cold and hot environment, but the number of full round and the number of turns made by pill bugs were high in the environment with temperature. Trial 3 result shows that the pill bugs moved

There have been studies performed that demonstrate how cold temperatures will affect those pesky bed bugs. Unfortunately, there is a huge misconception about how cold the temperatures need to be to kill the bed bugs in your home. It is not

In an annual list released of bed bug infested cities, Chicago has gained the dubious honor for the forth year in a row of having the most bed bug treatments in a year. There are a number of reasons why Chicago may experience higher levels of bed bugs than other places, and one is the fact that bed bugs travel quite easily. Since Chicago is a spot that receives a lot of visitors every year, it is feasible that some bed bugs are hitching a ride on the possessions of the incoming tourists. No matter how the bed bugs got into your Chicago home, how you deal with the problem now is going to determine how fast you get rid of them.

Americans get a lot of bug bites during the summer. Many have been wondering how to go the whole summer without getting bitten. This report will explore good ways to repel insects. Is natural bug repellant better than bug spray? Is DEET really a terrible option for bug repellant?

The results presented show that pill bugs or “rolly pollies” took a more favorable liking to water then the “X” substance, starch. Three trials were held inside two attached petri dishes one containing water while the other had starch with all pill bugs starting at a neutral inner circle in between. Observing trial one, six pill bugs advanced to the water soaked petri dish while the other six pill bugs occupied the starch soaked petri dish. In trial two three pill bugs left the starch soaked petri dish and 6 pill bugs still remained with water. Lastly in trial three, nine out of the twelve pill bugs resided in the starch petri dish while the other three stayed in the water soaked petri dish. Two of these three tests support the hypothesis that

In 17 chapters, many of which can stand alone as essays, Carson develops a deceptively simple premise: the use and overuse of synthetic chemicals to control insect pests introduces these chemicals into the air, water, and soil and into the food chain where they poison animals and humans, and disrupt the many intricate

Are you having problems with bedbugs at your home? Worry no more because here are ways on how to get rid of bedbugs.

Carson lets us know that people are a victim to daily chemical poisoning in even minute doses. She goes into the very details of domestic appliances and necessities. Carson talks about many things that don 't seem to be much of a danger on a daily basis to a regular person. Things such as bug sprays, lotions, paints and varnishes, and even a pocket-sized insecticide dispenser are brought up to help demonstrate the everyday risks we encounter.

Bed bugs are back in a big way. In the past 15 years their numbers have exploded. In the past, bed bugs ceased to be a problem in North America but they were still alive and well in other countries. Today, their numbers are on the rise again due to travel and immigration from countries that never managed to get rid of them like we did. The bed bug can now be found in every U.S. state. Unfortunately, once you have bed bugs, you’re going to need help.