Changlu Wang and Richard Cooper

Dr. Changlu Wang is an extension specialist with the Department of Entomology, Rutgers University. Richard Cooper is a Ph.D. student in the same unit as Dr. Wang. Cooper is also the vice president of BedBug Central, Lawrenceville, N.J. The authors were supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Healthy Homes and Lead Technical Studies Program.

Research Update: Portable Heat Chambers

For those who frequently encounter bed bug infestations, new research finds a portable heating unit offers a convenient method for eliminating bed bugs potentially hidden on clothing or personal belongings.

[Bed Bug Supplement] Detection Tools and Techniques

Effective bed bug monitors are badly needed to save money, provide peace of mind and nip bed bug infestations in the bud. Here, types of monitoring tools and techniques and their effectiveness are discussed.