Media Criticism - the bed bug story
The approach recommended by the chemical lobby, and repeated by the bed bug blogs, is to repeatedly spray resistant strains of bed bugs with pesticides. Scientific studies indicate that such a practice actually increases the plague in
WHO'S DUMBER, BRENT HERBERT OR TIM DUNLOP?
The chemical lobby does not want to get blamed for a pestilential plague of bed bugs, and so they are attacking the scientific studies which demonstrate that bed bug resistance to pesticides is now wide spread in the United States.
Experiments with bed bugs
I have done experiments, since I have bed bugs handy unfortunately, and I can report that none of the commercially available consumer products I tested work on bed bugs. You can soak a bed bug with pesticides and they will survive,
Bedbug or Bed Bug?
"Anti-Viagra: That's what Linares calls one of his most promising bedbug-fighting pesticides. The pesticide was originally used for cockroaches; it freezes them in an adolescent phase so they never could mate.
Media Criticism - the bed bug story
Media stories about bed bugs are found to be full of disinformation, for an environmental disaster, such as a plague of pesticide resistant bed bugs. However, it turns out that these bed bugs have not had a good meal since last
more lousy advice about bed bugs
If you do not have bed bugs now, the best thing to do since their is plague of pesticide resistant bed bugs now sweeping the country, is to prepare in advance by taking such steps as I described above, or other steps as seem sensible to
Ryerson University: a study in unenthusiastic bed bug control
The pesticide treatment is expected to cost Ryerson housing almost $1000. Ryerson has a recurring bed bug problem, and yet students were only moved out for 2 weeks while the units were “fumigated”. I put this word in scare quotes,
don’t think you can fight bed bugs without pesticides
Yet whether or not anyone was actually going to use any pesticide to treat his bed bugs (they haven’t yet) seems to be irrelevant to this writer. He talked to the landlord about the exterminator coming as a hypothetical (if, not when).
Brent Herbert’s plans for bed bug world domination!
Yes, the current pesticides to fight bedbugs are not perfect. They leave a lot to be desired. They have to be used repeatedly. Experts say there are some pesticide-resistant bed bugs. But I have not heard yet of a case where a bed bug
Bed Bug Bed Protector Prototype
Sleeping 'tight', and not letting the bed bugs bite is therefore an optional method of getting rid of bed bugs as opposed to spraying bed bugs, which is no longer working, because bed bugs are now developing a powerful pesticide

Frequently asked questions at CCE - Bed Bugs
Image Courtesy of: USDA Leaflet 453 "How to Control Bed Bugs" Insecticides registered for homeowner use for bed bug control in the home include
Bed Bugs
Discusses bed bug biology and management and includes chemical controls. Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs in Residences. Dr. Stephen A. Kells,
Your bed bug questions answered - 'Don't let the bed bugs bite
Currently, bed bug treatment is pesticide intensive with several products being used multiple times. Even so, these treatments may not be 100% successful.
Bed Bugs > Pest Control > Expert Advice
Bed Bugs > Pest Control Advice > Health Aspects > Consumer Guide.
Bedbugs
Generally, pesticides will need to be applied in conjunction with any For more information on control visit our Bed Bug web site & click on the Bed Bug
Bed Bug Control
Specializing in bed bug control with Do It Yourself Pest Control Products.
Bed Bug Management Guidelines--UC IPM
UC home and landscape guidelines for control of Bed bugs. (Published: 9/02) These treatments are best done by a professional pesticide applicator.
Guide to Bed Bug Control-Pamphlet
3) Control of bed bugs within your dwelling. using an integrated pest management. approach;. 4) Information on pesticide safety and
Bed Bug Control Products for eradicating Bed Bugs
Bed bug control products to eradicate bed bugs using physical control.
Bed Bugs and Their Control
List of pesticides labeled to control bed bugs. Allethrin Delta Dust* - 0.05% (deltamethrin) Drione* Dust Flee*/Dragnet FT* - 0.5% spray bed+bug+pesticide: bed+bug+pesticide