Pervasive Resistance to Pyrethroids in German Cockroaches (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) Related to Lack of Efficacy of Total Release Foggers
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toz120
Abstract: Abstract Despite limited efficacy data, do-it-yourself (DIY) insecticide products often promise low-cost alternatives to professional pest control. Total release foggers (TRFs, ‘bug bombs’), which are prominent DIY products, were recently shown to be ineffective at… read more here.
Keywords: total release; resistance pyrethroids; efficacy; resistance ... See more keywords
Exposure risks and ineffectiveness of total release foggers (TRFs) used for cockroach control in residential settings
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6371-z
Abstract: BackgroundThe German cockroach, Blattella germanica, is one of the most challenging pests to eradicate from indoor environments. Professional pest control is often prohibitively expensive, prompting low-income residents to turn to over-the-counter consumer products, including total… read more here.
Keywords: exposure risks; cockroach; total release; exposure ... See more keywords