Horizon Information Portal

e-branch

Home

My Account/Renew Loans

Find Magazine Articles & more

The bed bug book : the complete guide to prevention and extermination / Ralph H. Maestre.

by Maestre, Ralph H.

View full image

Skyhorse, c2018.

Bedbugs -- Control.

9781510731509 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

205 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

"Identifying, taking action, preventing a recurrence, case studies, resources"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

"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.

Horizon Information Portal 3.24_8902M

© 2001-2013 SirsiDynix All rights reserved.

Horizon Information Portal