Survey of bed bug infestations in homeless shelters in southern France

Hasnaoui, Bouthaina; Bérenger, Jean Michel; Delaunay, Pascal; Diarra, Adama Zan; Ndiaye, El Hadji Ibrahima; M’madi, Saidou Ahamada; Masotti, Noelle; Sevestre, Jacques; Parola, Philippe

doi:10.1038/s41598-023-38458-2

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“…However, our laboratory results need to be validated by testing them in the field, and this validation will enable us to decide which dusts to use in current practice. The categorization of degrees of infestation will enable us to make comparisons of dust efficacy in homes with identical degrees of infestation [ 15 ]. To date, our results have given an indication of which dusts should be tested under real-life conditions.…”

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“…Unfortunately, toxicity and resistance have been documented across all chemical classes of insecticides [ 12 ]. The development of resistance stands as one of the factors contributing to the resurgence of bed bug infestations observed worldwide [ 15 ]. In addition to documented resistance to the chemical approach, the repellent properties of these compounds can inadvertently foster bed bug dispersion [ 4 , 8 ].…”

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Bed bug control with various dusts: Efficacy comparison between silicon dioxide, diatomaceous earth, and Sommières earth

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et al. 2024

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Bed bugs are considered a major public health problem in industrialized countries. Usually, bed bug infestations are managed using a combination of physical and chemical methods. In recent years, new strategies for bed bug control have emerged, particularly the use of dusts like diatomaceous earth and silicon dioxide. However, in Europe, the use of silicon dioxide is restricted to professional, while diatomaceous earth can be harmful to the lungs. This study aimed to assess bed bug mortality rates associated with Sommières earth, green clay, talc, and sodium bicarbonate compared to silicon dioxide and diatomaceous earth from a pest management company, diatomaceous earth for litter conditioner, and diatomaceous earth from a supermarket. We tested permanent exposure, short exposure, horizontal transfer and repellent effect on two bed bug colonies. Sommières earth demonstrated efficacy ranging from 75% to 100% in permanent and short exposures, similar to the efficacy of diatomaceous earth from the pest management company. On the contrary, diatomaceous earth for litter conditioner and diatomaceous earth from a supermarket, green clay, talc, and sodium bicarbonate were found to be ineffective. This study demonstrates, for the first time, the efficacy of Sommières earth against bed bugs, but also highlights the variability in efficacy of diatomaceous earths on bed bugs depending on their quality.

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confidence: 99%