The Associated Press re the propoxur story:

Bedbugs are generally controlled by washing sheets, thoroughly cleaning infested rooms and use a powerful vacuum to remove bedbugs from cracks and crevices. In some cases, exterminators use pesticides.

No.

And no.

However, it is nice to see Richard Pollack saying something sensible. (Our discussion of the propoxur story is here.)

These pages may be of related interest:

1. Alternatives
2. Dr. Pollack and the 2006 NYC bed bug hearing
3. Ohio’s Section 18 exemption request, draft labels and public comment period
4. The no biggie school of thought
5. Ohio Bed Bug Workgroup report released