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Study shows bed bugs becoming insecticide resistant

Bed bugs can travel around the world in suitcases and travel bags
Bed bugs can travel around the world in suitcases and travel bags Source: AAP

New studies indicates bed bugs have become resistant to the most widely used insecticide in the world, neonicotinoids. Researchers found the bugs had "dramatic levels" of immunity to regular doses of the chemical.


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By Oliver Jones, Kruno Martinac

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New studies indicates bed bugs have become resistant to the most widely used insecticide in the world, neonicotinoids. Researchers found the bugs had "dramatic levels" of immunity to regular doses of the chemical.



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