2013 Global Bed Bug Summit – Denver, Dec 5-6

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The 2013 Global Bed Bug Summit was held in freezing Denver Colorado on December 5th and 6th this year, where the temperatures fell to -7 degrees at night.   But the topic of bed bugs was hot and front and center during the two day event, sponsored by the NPMA (National Pest Management Association) and Bed Bug Central.

There were nearly 500 attendees, coming from as far away as Norway, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Caribbean, Great Britain, and Canada, as well as scientists, technicians, exhibitors, and pest management professionals from around the United States.
The consensus, if there is one on such a complicated topic, is that study must and will be ongoing, and that methods of treatment are evolving.  So far, according to several of the panel presentations, there is no single ‘magic bullet’ solution to the problem yet.  There also seems to be consensus that the overall rate of bed bug infestation is increasing.  75% of pest control professionals agree on that point and 99% of pest management organizations have received customer calls about bed bugs during the past years.
Further, it appears that there is also consensus on the increasing resistance by bed bugs and other insects to traditional pesticides.  The fact that bed bug populations seem to be increasing in many urban areas adds further weight to that view. Another point of consensus is on the need for more consumer focused education efforts on the part of the industry.  Many national, regional, and local PCOs are already doing that, but it is broadly agreed that more outreach is needed to inform the public.
Indeed, the entire purpose of the 2013 Global Bed Bug summit was one of education and idea exchange for the pest control industry, whose members are on the forefront of the battle against bed bugs.
We couldn’t help but notice that there was an implicit acknowledgment of the ‘green’ trend of pest management in the fact that many of the exhibitors at this year’s Summit were not the traditional pesticide products.  With a few exceptions (a couple of pesticide manufacturers and distributors,) most were ‘green’ to one degree or another, and heat technologies were somewhat dominant.
Of course, EcoRaider is on the forefront of this green trend. This is our focus.  This is where the future is leading us.

EcoRaider Attending Pestworld in Phoenix!

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NPMADinner_DancingEcoRaider was pleased to attend this year’s Pest World Expo in Phoenix, AZ, sponsored by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA.)  Every year over 3,000 scientists, vendors from all aspects of the pest control industry, and pest control professionals from around the world gather to exchange ideas, and learn from experts in field of pest control management.

Among the many educational sessions at this year’s Expo was a presentation by Dr Dini Miller, PhD of Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg VA, who described some other latest research into bed bug behavior, and some of the causes for the recent proliferation of bed bug infestation..
Notable is the fact that bed bugs are highly mobile creatures. An infestation in a single apartment unit can easily spread to an adjoining apartment in as little as 48 hours in search of a host — a human — to feed upon.

Complicating matters, the rapid reproductive cycle, and the fact that bed bugs are increasingly developing resistance to many of the commonly used pesticides and treatment protocols.

In fact, a recent survey of pest control professionals around the country found that 78% of these professionals considered bed bugs the most difficult insect pest to control.

As science advances in understanding of bed bug behavior, and physiology, EcoRaider will continue to be on the forefront of the effort to bring this pest under control.

Study Identifies Most Effective Natural Bed Bug Killer

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New Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) June 13, 2013. A study was conducted by the Rutgers University Entomology Lab recently comparing effectiveness between some most seen over-the-counter products and identified EcoRaider, a product provided by Reneotech Inc, as the top bed bug killer among 11 other brands.  This study highlights the effectiveness of this all-natural bed bug spray and provides an alternative for synthetic pesticides being used inside a home.

The Rutgers Entomology Laboratory, one of the most renowned in the country, conducted two sequential experiments analyzing the effectiveness of each spray on a number of bed bugs from a pre-determined distance.  As reported in Pest Control Technology, “EcoRaider caused 100 percent mortality after 10 days in both tests.”

With the expense of heat and steam treatments often the only alternatives pursued by homeowners, an effective and safe do-it-yourself solution to complement or replace such costly efforts has been pursued.  With many products on the market making unsupported claims and with limited government regulation, the need for a scientific study was necessary to clarify which products are truly effective.
 “We have worked tirelessly on the formulation of our product,” said Vincent Yancoskie, the EcoRaider spokesperson. “The fact that we have strict FDA GRAS compliance ensures the user that all ingredients are natural or safe cosmetic grade. And this study confirms its effectiveness.”
In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has grown increasingly concerned about unsubstantiated claims from bed bug sprays both in terms of their alleged effectiveness and their safety claims.  This resulted in fines of several hundred thousand dollars administered by the FTC.  One manufacturer even claimed their spray created an “invisible barrier” against future infestations.
 Bed bugs have been a growing public health pest in recent years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Consumers plagued with bed bugs experience considerable stress, discomfort, and expense in attempting to rid themselves of these pests, and many are unaware of the complex measures needed to prevent and control them, according to the EPA.
Now in addition to the pain and discomfort of a bed bug infestation, add the liability. According to a report from New York Daily News posted on June, 3rd, a jury in Maryland awarded $800,000 to a tenant who proved that her landlord did not treat the problem properly and harassed her when she complained.
Bed bugs continue to be major problems, mainly in cities where they can be carried to new apartments and homes nearby quickly.  Whether they are traveling on their own or hitching a ride on clothing, bedding or furniture, bed bug infestations have grown to epic proportions over the last several years.  Despite treatment by pesticides, steam and heat, they persist.  Therefore the search for a reliable, effective treatment alternative has been actively pursued.
EcoRaider was created under the call for such demand.  Its core ingredients include extracts from multiple aromatic plants that have natural insecticidal power and other safe content that is used in many cosmetic products. Safe as it is, yet it works powerfully on bugs.
To quote the study, “EcoRaider caused 100 percent mortality after 10 days.” Both the strength and long-lasting nature of the spray were noted as being unusually effective for natural products rather than synthetic ones.
“While the study shows 10-day residue efficacy of EcoRaider, actually 90% of the bed bug were killed in the first hour,” Mr. Yancoskie pointed out.
EcoRaider has a unique- micronized high penetration delivery system that can easily get through the insect skeleton and even the egg shell. Natural active ingredients with special insecticidal power are encapsulated in micro-scale particles by means of a scientifically formulated emulsion system which consists of bio-friendly surfactants and synergists derived from natural sources. The delivery system acts as a booster rocket that carries the active ingredients into the insect’s body and lets it attack from the inside. Even the slightest amount of contact with EcoRaider is lethal to a bed bug.
Therefore, before you engage a company to do the job – which often requires multiple visits over a period of time, you may wish to try products such as the top-rated EcoRaider, which can be much more cost effective when used in the recommended ratio of 1 gallon per 1,000 square feet.   With the high cost of full-house fumigation, you owe it to yourself to try d-i-y products first, especially when the latest ones have been judged safe and effective.