Title of article
Letter to Editor: Why Is the Control of Bed Bugs (Cimex spp.) Infestations as an Urban Environmental Health Pest Difficult? Reasons Control Strategies
Author/Authors
Alizadeh ، Ismaeil Department of Vector Biology and Control - School of Health - Kerman University of Medical Science , Gorouhi ، Mohammad Amin Department of Vector Biology and Control - School of Health - Kerman University of Medical Science , Aghaei Afshar ، Abbas Department of Vector Biology and Control - Leishmaniasis Research Center, School of Health - Kerman University of Medical Science , Hayati ، Roghayeh Department of Environmental Health Engineering - School of Public Health - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
From page
666
To page
669
Abstract
The bed bug (Cimex spp.; Hemiptera: Cimicidae) is a public health nuisance and urban pest that can cause significant economic loss. It is a cryptic, wingless, and nocturnal hematophagous ectoparasite insect that requires blood meal from humans, other mammals, or birds to survive. There was a resurgence of bed bug, as an important public health pest in the past decade. Bed bug infestation is a neglected and unreported health and medical concern in comparison with other vector-borne diseases such as Leishmaniosis, Malaria, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, which is increasing worldwide.
Journal title
Journal of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development
Journal title
Journal of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development
Record number
2512838
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