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The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) – biology, medical relevance, possibilities for the detection and control


Authors: V. Rupeš;  J. Vlčková;  O. Holý;  D. Horáková;  K. Azeem;  H. Kollárová
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav preventivního lékařství, Lékařská fakulta UP v Olomouci
Published in: Epidemiol. Mikrobiol. Imunol. 66, 2017, č. 2, s. 91-98
Category: Review Article

Overview

Bed bugs have become a major concern worldwide in the 21st century and are therefore intensively investigated. The new findings not only extend the knowledge of their biology, medical relevance, and causes of the resurgence, but also can be used in bed bug management. A brief overview is provided of some of the most important research results and opinions, published in the last few years in prestigious international journals.

KEYWORDS:
bed bug – Cimex lectularius – biology – medical relevance – resistance to insecticides – management


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