And that s just the kind of tool the founders of centre hall pa based conidiotec want the pest control industry to deploy in the fight against a seemingly relentless and insecticide resistant nuisance.
Aprehend bed bug safety.
Aprehend a mycoinsecticide developed by researchers at penn state university may now be the best weapon available on the market to manage bed bug infestations which have surged in recent years.
The fungus is not infectious to humans as it is a specialist insect pathogen.
It cannot grow at human body temperature.
One application will last three months making it an excellent choice for active and preventative bed bug treatments.
The bites effects are similar to allergic reactions and can vary from itchy welts to severe and painful rashes that require medical attention.
Encase your beds with bed bug proof encasements such as protect a bed bed encasements.
It kills by penetration of the insect cuticle and growth inside the blood system hemocoel of the bed bug.
The medical concerns of bed bugs are typically limited to the itching and inflammation associated with their bite.
Although bed bugs carry over 28 human pathogens there has been no documented case of bed bugs transmitting disease.
The fungus in aprehend is an infectious agent not a toxin.
When traveling periodically inspect your luggage and bag.
Aprehend must be applied at low volume application rates using a low volume low pressure spray applicator such as aprehend low volume sprayer.