Book

The bed bug book : the complete guide to prevention and extermination / Ralph H. Maestre.

Summary:

"Bed bugs were believed to have been eradicated by DDT and organophosphates in the 1950's, but they are now reaching epidemic levels...Based on years of experience, a bed bug expert tells you how to spot bed bugs in your home, hotel, or on the go (they look like poppy seeds), how to identify a bed bug bite...and most importantly, the steps you must take to get rid of these pests...Includes green methods and environmentally-friendly solutions."--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781616082994
ISBN: 1616082992
Physical Description: xix, 181 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : Skyhorse, [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-181).

Formatted Contents Note:

History of bed bugs. Classical period before the Roman Empire ; Roman Empire period ; Middle Ages through the nineteenth century ; Early twentieth century ; WWII through the 1990s ; The last two decades -- Biology of bed bugs. Description and biology ; Physical reactions -- Guide to prevention. When traveling ; Visitors ; Assistant services ; Deliveries ; Used furniture ; Coops, condos, and multiple dwellings ; Opinion of the court ; Exclusion ; Bed bug detection methods ; Bed bug dogs -- Guide to treatment. Preparation for treatment ; Inspection ; Creating a safe zone ; Products and techniques ; Use of dusts ; Use of liquids ; Vacuums ; Steam ; Heat ; Cyronite ; Cleanup and follow-up ; What does it mean to be "green"? -- Case studies -- What the near and distant future holds. Government and laws ; Community involvement ; Research and development -- 104 things to know about bed bugs -- Final thoughts -- Appendix A. How to choose a pest control company.