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A newly introduced bed bug trap, is baited with something that the blood-sucking pests find irresistible… the smell of their own droppings.

It appears that the bed bugs are attracted to the smell of their own feces, because the bugs use the scent to navigate back to their nesting area, after a night of feeding. Therefore to develop the bait for a new trap, researchers analyzed the chemicals present in the bed bugs‘ feces, and attempted to work out which of the components; acted as a signal. After isolating what the feces smell consisted of, scientists introduced the chemicals one at a time, to bed bug subjects that had their antennae wired up to micro-electrodes; to determine which of them provoked the desired response.

The results of the study, which the research team is keeping a secret for obvious commercial reasons, will be used by pest control companies to bait a trap that is about the size of a standard mousetrap; and has a sticky floor that is similar to flypaper. In field trials, the new bed bug trap has been very successful at determining whether a hotel room or apartment is infested, with the blood-sucking pests. Furthermore, this natural bug control method effectively eliminates an infestation, without covering everything in a harmful insecticide.

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There are some people who are unaware, that there is a class of insects and bugs, who provide free and clandestine pest control services; to property and home owners. Aptly named beneficial insects, this group is comprised of many different species, that offer many different benefits.

Beneficial insects are natural predators of other insect species, that commonly inflict damage on homes and property, and thus are considered a pest control problem; by homeowners and property managers. For example, a beneficial insect and natural predator of spiders and termites, is the Assassin bug. This remarkable and beneficial insect, provides an effective and natural termite and spider control alternative; to traditional pest control methods.

Although live specimens and eggs of beneficial insects are widely available, providing a favorable environment that uses the appropriate plants to provide cover, can attract most of these predators; naturally. By taking the time to create a supportive environment, that includes plants found in the Apiaceae and Asteraceae families, it will actively encourage the growth and development of beneficial insects; that homeowners can use as an army of natural pest, insect and bug control workers.

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