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Follow on Google News | Standard Pesticides Failing Against Bed Bugs, Say Industry Scientists— Related Study Finds Eco-Friendly, All Natural Spray Provides Solution
By: Reneotech Inc The study, also recently published in the journal Nature, detailed the defense that bed bugs develop generation to generation against standard insecticides produced to kill them. The paper focuses on the mechanism by which bed bugs have gained resistance to Pyrethroids class insecticides, the most commonly used class of synthetic pesticides. The scientists examined the genome of bed bugs and isolated approximately two dozen different genes that bed bugs have developed to help them survive pesticide treatments. More than 90 percent of bed bug populations studied employed between three and five distinct mechanisms that gave them resistance to common pesticides. Bed bug resistance to Pyrethroids insecticides is especially worrisome because, in the words of the scientists, “resistance generally confers cross-resistance to other insecticides." Through genetic analysis of resistant bed bug populations, the scientists identified several ways in which bed bugs gain resistance to Pyrethroids insecticides. Most importantly, bed bugs have developed two distinct mechanisms to increase the conversion of Pyrethroids insecticides into harmless by-products. They also have developed thicker shells to keep the pesticide out in the first place, and genes for creating pumps that remove the pesticides from the bed bugs' cells. Lastly, Pyrethroids insecticides work by disrupting a protein in bed bug neurons, inactivating the neurons and paralyzing the bug. But two special mutations in this target protein have been identified which render the bugs immune to the paralyzing effects even when the pesticide is able to reach its target. This is certainly disturbing news for the general public that has been relying on both over-the-counter products and professional pest control firms where the Pyrethroids class of ingredients is used to as major bed bug treatment. “All consumers need to ask and be aware of what their outside service is using,” said Michael Correll, the speak person of EcoRaider, a natural treatment recently proven to be very effective on killing bed bugs. “It has been a tremendous burden to treat a home or office for bed bugs and, if the end result is not a complete eradication of the bed bugs, it becomes a very expensive and frustrating experience –one that often has to be repeated.” Scientists from University of Kentucky state that the goal of their study was “to devise the most effective and sustainable resistance management strategies.” An associated study at the entomology labs of Rutgers University found EcoRaider to be the most effective natural bed bug spray killer available today. While most other natural insecticides fail to eliminate bed bugs, the same study found that EcoRaider has a 100% efficacy rate against bed bugs, with a 90% mortality rate within the first hour. Not only is EcoRaider effective against resistant and non-resistant bed bugs, it's also all-natural and safe. All of its ingredients meet the FDA's GRAS standards, that is, they are generally recognized as safe for use. About EcoRaider EcoRaider is a brand name of botanical based non-toxic bio-insecticide, manufactured by Reneotech, Inc, a New Jersey based company. The company is the leader in developing innovative pest management products using the latest phytochemical technology. EcoRaider All-Natural Bed Bug Killer, as company’s core product, is known for both its FDA GRAS standard child-safe ingredients and lab certified 100% efficacy of killing bed bugs. For more information, visit: http://www.ecoraiderusa.com Sources: http://www.nature.com/ http://www.pctonline.com/ http://www.ecoraiderusa.com End
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