Although the resurgence of the bed bug problem has been relatively recent technology is starting to become available that can assist in the detection and identification of the issue. To date there is no single all encompassing product that works on the many aspects of bed bugs but this is not sup rising given the complexity of the issue.
To try and help people understand what products can help you we classify them under the headings below:
Devices designed to shows the signs of bed bugs present in the environment which do not capture, trap or isolate live samples.
Devices designed to illustrate the prescience of bed bugs through the isolation or immobilisation of live bed bugs which do not deploy an active luring system.
Devices designed to show the prescience of bed bugs through the isolation or immobilisation of live bed bugs with the assistance of an active lure.
Bed Bugs Limited Passive monitors, technology licensed to Midmos Solutions and available as the BB Alert Passive system
Pro active monitoring of potentially infected areas to detect the earliest possible signs of an infestation.
Isolation of sleeping area during treatment to reduce bite activity
Capture and isolation of live samples, of most value in areas which are not occupied at time of treatment.
If you are undergoing treatment you should always consult your pest controller before utilising any monitors, traps or detectors to ensure that they work in conjunction with the work they are conducting.
If you do not have bed bugs and want a cost effective proactive monitoring and early detection solution the product we would recommend first and fore mostly is the passive monitoring as field trials have shown detection within 12 - 72 hours and they are to date the most cost effective monitoring product available.