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View article: Widespread fixation of kdr-associated mutations in temporal samples of Cimex lectularius collected from multi-unit buildings
Widespread fixation of kdr-associated mutations in temporal samples of Cimex lectularius collected from multi-unit buildings Open
The widespread resistance of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., to pyrethroid insecticides poses major challenges to effective control. Resistance can be attributed to the presence of target-site DNA mutations and the upregulation o…
View article: Effective pest control alone reduces mouse allergens in low-income housing
Effective pest control alone reduces mouse allergens in low-income housing Open
Effective mouse control alone greatly reduced mouse allergen levels compared with conventional pest control.
View article: Identification of carbon dioxide receptors in the tropical bed bug, <i>Cimex hemipterus</i> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Identification of carbon dioxide receptors in the tropical bed bug, <i>Cimex hemipterus</i> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Open
Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) plays a crucial role in the host search/localization process of bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L., and Cimex hemipterus (F.). Current research on the CO 2 perception by bed bugs mainly focuses on their behavioral respon…
View article: Lethal and sublethal effects of three dust products on the tropical bed bug, <i>Cimex hemipterus</i> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Lethal and sublethal effects of three dust products on the tropical bed bug, <i>Cimex hemipterus</i> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Open
Desiccant dusts have been shown to be effective materials in the management of bed bugs ( Cimex spp.). Past research primarily focused on exploring the direct lethal effect of dusts against bed bugs, whereas information on their sublethal …
View article: Advances in monitoring of indoor pests
Advances in monitoring of indoor pests Open
Cockroaches, bed bugs, and commensal rodents are economically and medically important indoor pests. Effective detection of these pests is critical for preventing their establishment, reducing their spread, and quickly eliminating existing …
View article: Multiple mechanisms associated with deltamethrin and imidacloprid resistance in field-collected common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L.
Multiple mechanisms associated with deltamethrin and imidacloprid resistance in field-collected common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. Open
Pyrethroids and neonicotinoids are commonly used to manage the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) infestations. However, the effectiveness of these insecticides is often challenged due to insecticide resistance. We investigated the mech…
View article: Laboratory Evaluation of a Novel Insecticide, Isocycloseram, Against the Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Laboratory Evaluation of a Novel Insecticide, Isocycloseram, Against the Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Open
Isocycloseram is a novel insecticide belonging to the class of isoxazoline (IRAC MoA Group 30) that exhibits excellent efficacy and selectivity against invertebrate pests. We evaluated the efficacy of two 0.1% isocycloseram formulations ag…
View article: Efficacy of steam and diatomaceous earth dust against the tropical bed bug <scp><i>Cimex hemipterus</i></scp> (F.) under laboratory and field conditions
Efficacy of steam and diatomaceous earth dust against the tropical bed bug <span><i>Cimex hemipterus</i></span> (F.) under laboratory and field conditions Open
BACKGROUND Over the past two decades, bed bugs ( Cimex spp.) have resurged as common urban pests around the world. The search for efficient and safe control measures has become a key interest among researchers, manufacturers, and pest cont…
View article: Chemical variability and insect repellent effects of lemon catnip essential oil and related phytochemicals against Cimex lectularius L
Chemical variability and insect repellent effects of lemon catnip essential oil and related phytochemicals against Cimex lectularius L Open
Plants are sources of natural products that reflect the ecological interactions that shaped their secondary metabolism. Among those, phytochemicals with insect repellent activity have shown potential to be part of integrated pest managemen…
View article: Repellent effect of two anthranilates against the tropical bed bug <scp><i>Cimex hemipterus</i></scp> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) demonstrated in laboratory assays
Repellent effect of two anthranilates against the tropical bed bug <span><i>Cimex hemipterus</i></span> (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) demonstrated in laboratory assays Open
BACKGROUND The bites and blood sucking of bed bugs ( Cimex spp.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) pose a serious threat to human physical and mental health. Application of an effective repellent can prevent or reduce bed bug bites. Previous studies …
View article: Sampling <i>Lasioderma serricorne</i> (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) in 2 coffee bean warehouses in New Jersey
Sampling <i>Lasioderma serricorne</i> (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) in 2 coffee bean warehouses in New Jersey Open
Cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne (F.), is one of the most common stored-product pests. We monitored their population dynamics and distribution in two coffee bean warehouses in New Jersey, USA, using pheromone traps and sticky traps …
View article: Diversity and prevalence of nuisance arthropods detected by sticky traps in apartments in New Jersey
Diversity and prevalence of nuisance arthropods detected by sticky traps in apartments in New Jersey Open
Many nuisance arthropods occur in homes. In this study, nuisance arthropods are defined as any arthropod other than cockroaches and bed bugs. We examined nuisance arthropods found on sticky traps in 1,581 low-income apartments in four citi…
View article: Insight into the phylogeny and metabolic divergence of Monascus species (M. pilosus, M. ruber, and M. purpureus) at the genome level
Insight into the phylogeny and metabolic divergence of Monascus species (M. pilosus, M. ruber, and M. purpureus) at the genome level Open
Background Species of the genus Monascus are economically important and widely used in the production of food colorants and monacolin K. However, they have also been known to produce the mycotoxin citrinin. Currently, taxonomic knowledge o…
View article: Volatile metabolites from new cultivars of catnip and oregano as potential antibacterial and insect repellent agents
Volatile metabolites from new cultivars of catnip and oregano as potential antibacterial and insect repellent agents Open
Plant based natural products have been widely used as antibacterial and insect repellent agents globally. Because of growing resistance in bacterial plant pathogens and urban pests to current methods of control, combined with the long- and…
View article: Insecticide Resistance of Cimex lectularius L. Populations and the Performance of Selected Neonicotinoid-Pyrethroid Mixture Sprays and an Inorganic Dust
Insecticide Resistance of Cimex lectularius L. Populations and the Performance of Selected Neonicotinoid-Pyrethroid Mixture Sprays and an Inorganic Dust Open
Insecticide resistance is one of the factors contributing to the resurgence of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. This study aimed to profile the resistance levels of field-collected C. lectularius populations to two neonicotinoids a…
View article: Identification and Validation of Reference Genes for Expression Analysis Using qRT-PCR in Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Identification and Validation of Reference Genes for Expression Analysis Using qRT-PCR in Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Open
The tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus (F.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) is an important public-health pest that feeds on the blood of humans and some other animals. To explore the function of the target genes of C. hemipterus, it is essential t…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of Superheated Dry Steam Application and Insecticide Spray Against Common Bed Bugs Under Simulated Field Conditions
Comparative Efficacy of Superheated Dry Steam Application and Insecticide Spray Against Common Bed Bugs Under Simulated Field Conditions Open
The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., is a difficult urban pest to control. A simulated field study was conducted to compare the efficacy of steam application and an insecticide mixture spray (0.05% acetamiprid and 0.06% bifenthrin mix…
View article: A Case Study on Tropical Bed Bug,<i>Cimex hemipterus</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Infestation and Management in Dormitories
A Case Study on Tropical Bed Bug,<i>Cimex hemipterus</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Infestation and Management in Dormitories Open
Numerous bed bug research papers have been published in the past 20 yr as a result of bed bug (Cimex spp.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) resurgence in the world. Yet, few of them focused on the management of the tropical bed bug, C. hemipterus (F…
View article: The Spatial Distribution of the House Mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, in Multi-Family Dwellings
The Spatial Distribution of the House Mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, in Multi-Family Dwellings Open
The house mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, creates significant public health risks for residents in low-income multi-family dwellings (MFDs). This study was designed to evaluate the spatial distribution of house mice in MFDs. Four low-incom…
View article: Behavioral Response of the Tropical Bed Bug,<i>Cimex hemipterus</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to Carbon Dioxide
Behavioral Response of the Tropical Bed Bug,<i>Cimex hemipterus</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to Carbon Dioxide Open
Bed bugs (Cimex spp.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) are obligatory blood-sucking insects. Research on their behavioral response to host-derived olfactory cues will be helpful for designing more effective management tools. However, previous studie…
View article: Monitoring and Controlling House Mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, Infestations in Low-Income Multi-Family Dwellings
Monitoring and Controlling House Mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, Infestations in Low-Income Multi-Family Dwellings Open
The house mouse, Mus musculus domesticus, is a common pest in multi-family residential apartment buildings. This study was designed to gain insights into residents’ impressions of house mice, develop more effective house mouse detection me…
View article: Bridgehead effect and multiple introductions shape the global invasion history of a termite
Bridgehead effect and multiple introductions shape the global invasion history of a termite Open
Native to eastern Asia, the Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus (Shiraki) is recognized as one of the 100 worst invasive pests in the world, with established populations in Japan, Hawaii and the southeastern United States.…
View article: Modulation of the Gut Microbiota and Liver Transcriptome by Red Yeast Rice and Monascus Pigment Fermented by Purple Monascus SHM1105 in Rats Fed with a High-Fat Diet
Modulation of the Gut Microbiota and Liver Transcriptome by Red Yeast Rice and Monascus Pigment Fermented by Purple Monascus SHM1105 in Rats Fed with a High-Fat Diet Open
Hyperlipidemia can easily cause atherosclerosis and induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Red yeast rice (RYR) contains a variety of active ingredients and is commonly used as medicine and food, and has pharmacological effect…
View article: Ammonium nitrate regulated the color characteristic changes of pigments in Monascus purpureus M9
Ammonium nitrate regulated the color characteristic changes of pigments in Monascus purpureus M9 Open
Monascus pigments (MPs) with different color characteristics, produced by submerged fermentation of Monascus purpureus M9, have potential application in food industry. In the present study, the effects and regulatory mechanisms of ammonium…
View article: Ammonium Nitrate Regulated the Color Characteristic Changes of Pigments in Monascus Purpureus M9
Ammonium Nitrate Regulated the Color Characteristic Changes of Pigments in Monascus Purpureus M9 Open
Monascus pigments (MPs) with different color characteristics, produced by submerged fermentation of Monascus purpureus M9, have potential application in food industry. In the present study, the effects and regulatory mechanisms of ammonium…
View article: Evaluation of a Non-Chemical Compared to a Non-Chemical Plus Silica Gel Approach to Bed Bug Management
Evaluation of a Non-Chemical Compared to a Non-Chemical Plus Silica Gel Approach to Bed Bug Management Open
Bed bug resistance to commonly used pesticide sprays has led to exploring new pesticides and other strategies for bed bug management. Non-chemical methods are effective in bed bug management; however, they do not provide residual protectio…
View article: Effect of Moisture on Efficacy of Selected Insecticide Dusts Against the Common Bed Bug,<i>Cimex lectularius</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae)
Effect of Moisture on Efficacy of Selected Insecticide Dusts Against the Common Bed Bug,<i>Cimex lectularius</i>(Hemiptera: Cimicidae) Open
Insecticide dust formulations are considered as more effective for controlling the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (L) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), than residual sprays. Various environmental factors may affect the efficacy of insecticide dus…