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Maestre, Ralph H.
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Bedbugs.
Bedbugs -- Control.
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Maestre, Ralph H.
Bedbugs.
Bedbugs -- Control.
MARC Display
The
bed
bug
book
: the
complete
guide
to
prevention
and
extermination
/ Ralph H. Maestre.
by
Maestre, Ralph H.
Skyhorse, c2018.
Call #:
648.7 M186b
Subjects
Bedbugs.
Bedbugs -- Control.
ISBN:
9781510731509 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Bedbug
book
Description:
205 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
"Identifying, taking action, preventing a recurrence, case studies, resources"--Cover.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
History of
bed
bugs. Classical period before the Roman Empire ; Roman Empire period ; Middle Ages through the nineteenth century ; Nineteenth Century ; Early twentieth century ; WWII through the 1990s ; The last two decades -- Biology of
bed
bugs. Description and biology ; Physical reactions --
Guide
to
prevention
. When traveling ; Visitors ; Assistant services ; Deliveries ; Used furniture ; Coops, condos, and multiple dwellings ; Opinion of the court ; Exclusion ;
Bed
bug
detection methods ;
Bed
bug
dogs --
Guide
to treatments. Preparation for treatment ; Inspection ; Creating a safe zone ; Products and techniques ; Use of dusts ; Use of liquids ; Vacuums ; Steam ; Heat ; Cyronite ; Cleanup and follow-up ; What does it mean to be "green"? -- Case studies -- What the near and distant future holds. Government and laws ; Community involvement ; Research and development -- Over 220 things to know about
bed
bugs -- Final thoughts -- Appendix A -- Appendix B.
Summary:
"The
Bed
Bug
Book
is a must-have
guide
fro every homeowner, renter, landlord, and traveler. Based on years of firsthand experience, Maestre tells you how to spot
bed
bugs in your home, in your hotel, or on the go; how to identify
bed
bug
bites; and, most importantly the steps you must take to get rid of these pests."--Back cover.
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