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Title Evaluation of Blood Regimen on the Survival of Cimex lectularius L. Using Life Table Parameters
Author Alexis M Barbarin 1,* email, Ron Gebhardtsbauer 2email and Edwin G. Rajotte
Date 2013-06-18
Description Knowledge of bed bug development under varying conditions can lead to more sophisticated management techniques. Development rate, age and stage-specific life tables were compared for a laboratory strain (HS) and field strain (ECL-05) of bed bug Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) reared on two blood regimens: human or rabbit blood.
Keywords Bed bug, life table, blood, devleopment, management
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