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Friday, September 30, 2011

Bed Bug Medicolegal

Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius, have become one of the most prominent structurally infesting public health nuisance pests in the United States.  Combined rapid re-emergence and insecticide resistant population strains have made bed bugs a formidable pest foe with considerable medical and legal significance. Requirements for new and innovative bed bug elimination methods demands priority action by both pest management and environmental health professionals. In this session, you will discover the unique biology and behavior that allows bed bugs to be incredibly successful within the human environment. In addition, you will learn the medical and legal issues of bed bugs as well as an update on best practices in bed bug elimination.
Posted by NEHA at 3:33 PM
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