Study identifies essential oil compounds most toxic to bed bugs
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 14:40
in Mathematics & Economics
The synthetic pesticides used to control bed bug infestations face two problems: the insects are gaining a tolerance to them, and many consumers are looking for “green” alternatives they consider safer to spray in their living spaces. Plant-based essential oils may offer the solution to both problems. And a Purdue University study, led by entomologist […]