Bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) are an important group of obligate hematophagous urban
insect pests. The global resurgence of bed bugs, involving the common bed bug, Cimex …

Arthropod vectors have historically been identified morphologically, and more recently using
molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and …

Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius and C. hemipterus) have reemerged as a major public health
problem around the world. Their bites cause various skin lesions as well as discomfort and …

Simple Summary Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) are blood-sucking insects that have
emerged worldwide in the last two decades causing serious public health and economic …

With the increase in international travel and trade, in conjunction with the development of
insecticide resistance, infestations of Cimex lectularius (L.) and Cimex hemipterus …

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) continue to increase as serious pests in the built
environment. These insects are particularly problematic in low-income multiunit housing …

Introduction Arthropods are known to impair human health in various manners, acting as
infectious disease vectors, or as simple nuisances. Even though considerable research is …

In the United States, emergency department (ED) visits resulting from bed bugs increased by
over 700% between 2007 and 2010 (1), at least 80% of hotels in 2015 had to treat for bed …

Abstract The Common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, had virtually disappeared from France in
the 1950s; however, a worldwide resurgence of bed bugs (C. lectularius and C. hemipterus) …

The resurgence of bed bugs in the United States creates challenges for hotels and motels.
One aspect that is especially important to hospitality are reports of bed bugs and how they …