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Residual insecticides can be a critical component in an integrated pest management (IPM) bed bug program. Here are four tips to maximize their use:
- Conduct thorough inspections. Identify all current and potential harborage areas, and use monitoring devices to enhance results.
- Target harborage sites. Apply product in areas that are less disturbed and away from light.
- Rotate insecticides. Use products with different modes of action for long-term resistance management.
- Use advanced formulations. Lipophilic microencapsulated formulations, for example, can enhance a treatment’s efficacy by increasing the likelihood of a bed bug getting a lethal dose.
