Actually, no, that’s not true

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. So, it’s propoxur
  2. Section 18 exemptions under consideration?
  3. kdr pyrethroid resistance widespread in U.S. bed bug populations
  4. A bed bug advisory board for New York City
  5. Rats! This is exactly what we want

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