Pest Management Professional, March 2010
Bed Bugs Cages were sealed and bed bugs were exposed to the vapors for 3 7 or 14 days continued from previous page they will die more quickly Faster results can also be achieved at higher temperatures which help to disperse the vapors recall that the temperature in our experiment averaged 725 F which is fairly typical in occupied dwellings As noted on the product label packing loosely and providing as much air space as possible around items will enhance exposure to the vapors Forcing as many items as possible into plastic bags with a Nuvan strip sandwiched at the top or bottom is less likely to be effective regardless of how long the items are held Dichlorvos is more volatile than most insecticides but does not have the fast penetrating qualities of such fumigants as sulfluryl fluoride Vikane Some companies have successfully treated sofas and other large items by constructing framing under poly sheeting and treating with the appropriate number of strips for the space being treated note that two sizes of Nuvan strips are available Sealed items should be labeled indicating that a pesticide treatment is in progress and should not be disturbed by unauthorized persons Product instructions additionally state that after treatment items should be removed in a well ventilated area and aired out for a period of not less than two hours According to the manufacturer JOIN THE ARROW FAMILY Looking for a new place to call home for you your customers and your employees arrowexterminators com Circle 128 Joe Thomas Chairman CEO Emily Thomas Kendrick President COO 50 PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL MARCH 2010 www mypmp net
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