Pyrethroid resistance has been a major hurdle limiting the effective control of bed bugs
(Cimex lectularius L.). Alternative approaches that include the use of plant essential oils …

Resistance to insecticides, especially the pyrethroids, in the common bed bug, Cimex
lectularius L., has been well-documented. However, the presence and relative contribution …

The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L.(Hemiptera: Cimicidae), is an obligate
hematophagous insect that has resurged worldwide since the early 2000s. Bed bug control …

Aedes aegypti is a globally spread disease vector of supreme concern, primarily controlled
by chemical insecticides. Current study investigates the comparative rate of acetamiprid and …

Living organisms have evolved an array of genes coding for detoxifying enzymes and efflux
protein pumps, to cope with endogenous and xenobiotic toxic compounds. The study of the …

The performance of five insecticides (bendiocarb, deltamethrin, DDT, malathion, and
imidacloprid) using three application methods (oil-based insecticide films on filter paper, and …

In recent decades, the common and the tropical bed bugs have experienced a resurgence in
many parts of the world. The evolution of insecticide resistance in bed bug populations is …

The cryptic behavior that characterizes bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) makes them one of
the most difficult indoor pests to control. Thus, the use of products with long residual efficacy …

There is an ongoing need for safe and effective anti-bedbug compounds. Here, we tested
the toxicity of three antimicrobial agents against bedbugs when administered orally. We …

The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter superfamily represents the largest
transmembrane protein that transports a variety of substrates across extra-and intra-cellular …