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Bed Bugs

Bed bug research publications by Rutgers University scientists.

2013

  1. Sing, N., C. Wang, R. Cooper. 2013. Natural pesticides for bed bug control: Do they work? Pest Control Technology 41(3): 28, 30, 32.
  2. Wang, C., N. Singh, R. Cooper, C. Liu, and G. Buckowski. 2013. Evaluation of an insecticide dust band treatment method for controlling bed bugs. Journal of Economic Entomology 106: 347-352.

2012

  1. Wang, C., L. Lu, and M. Xu. 2012. Carbon dioxide fumigation for control of bed bugs. Journal of Medical Entomology 49: 1076-1083.
  2. Booth, W., V. Saenz, R. G. Santangelo, C. Wang, C. Schal, and E. L. Vargo. 2012. Molecular markers reveal infestation dynamics of the bed bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) within apartment buildings. Journal of Medical Entomology 49: 535-546.
  3. Wang, C., R. Cooper. 2012. The future of bed bug monitoring (PDF). Pestworld 2012 (Janurary/February): 1-6.
  4. Singh, N., C. Wang, R. Cooper, and C. Liu. 2012. Interactions among carbon dioxide, heat and chemical lures in attracting the bed bug, Cimex lectularis L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Psyche. doi:10.1155/2012/273613.
  5. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, T. Gibb, G. Bennett. 2012. Comparison of three bed bug management strategies in a low-income apartment building. Insects. 2012 (3): 402-409.

2011

  1. Wang, C., R. Cooper. 2011. Detection tools and technologies. Pest Control Technology 39(8): 72, 74, 76, 78-79, 112.
  2. Wang, C., and R. Cooper. 2011. Environmentally sound bed bug management solutions. In P. Dhang (ed.), Urban Pest Management: An Environmental Perspective. CABI International.  pp. 44-63.
  3. Wang, C., Wen X. 2011. Bed bug infestations and control practices in China: implications for fighting the global bed bug resurgence.(PDF) Insects. 2: 83-95.
  4. Wang, C., W. Tsai, R. Cooper, and J. White. 2011. Effectiveness of bed bug monitors for detecting and trapping bed bugs in apartments. (PDF) Journal of Economic Entomology 104: 274-278.

2010

  1. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, E. Chin, G. W. Bennett, T. Gibb. 2010. Characteristics of Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) infestation and dispersal in a high-rise apartment building (PDF). Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 172-177.
  2. Wang, C., K. Saltzmann, E. Chin, G. W. Bennett, and T. Gibb. 2010. Understanding bed bug infestations and dispersal patterns. Pest Control Technology, 38(3): 94-96.

2009

  1. Wang, C., T. Gibb, G. W. Bennett, and S. McKnight. 2009. Bed bug attraction to pitfall traps baited with carbon dioxide, heat, and chemical lure (PDF). Journal of Economic Entomology 102: 1580-1585.
  2. Wang, C., T. Gibb, and G. W. Bennett. 2009. Evaluation of two least toxic integrated pest management programs for managing bed bugs (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) with discussion of a bed bug intercepting device (PDF). Journal of Medical Entomology. 46: 566-571.
  3. Wang, C., T. J. Gibb., and G. W. Bennett. 2009. Interceptors assist in bed bug monitoring. Pest Control Technology 37(4): 112, 114.

2007

  1. Wang, C., M.  M. Abou El-Nour, G. W. Bennett. 2007. Controlling bed bugs in apartments – A case study. Pest Control Technology 35(11): 64, 66, 68, 70.

  1. Rutgers
  2. Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  3. School of Environmental and Biological Sciences