Interview with Jeff White
Name: Jeffrey White
Age: 29 ¾ years old
Occupation: Research Entomologist
Location: New Jersey
Favorite Food: Cannoli’s
How many years have you been working in the pest control industry?
I have been working in the pest control industry for approximately 2 ½ years. Prior to working here, I was busy working towards my Master’s at the University of Florida. After completing my Masters, I completed two additional years of advanced studies and research at Rutgers University.
How have bed bug practices changed since you began working in this industry?
The most significant change I have noticed has been the emphasis on “going green.” We have been using more and more non-chemical approaches due to the concerns raised about pesticide-resistant bed bugs.
What are the most recent additions to bed bug management programs?
Definitely would say the use of steam. Steam has proven to be such a big help when managing bed bug infestations. Also, the use of Cryonite quick freeze technology, that freezes and kills bed bugs, is a new addition to bed bug management plans that is proving to be effective.
What is the newest information that has been uncovered about bed bugs?
That starved bed bugs seem to be more susceptible to pesticides then more recently fed bugs.
What do you think is one important fact people should know about bed bugs if they think they have an infestation?
The one thing I tell people over and over again is please, please do not treat on your own!
Tell me an interesting fact about bed bugs.
Bed bugs are actually related to stink bugs (in the same order of insects) and the odors they both emit smell very similar.
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This is all quite ridiculous. The banning of DDT was related to the unbridled use of the substance which, for the most part, decimated the bedbug. It is time to, with restraint and caution, allow the interior use of DDT or develop a pesticide as effective. DDT hurt the avian population because it was used by the tons in swamps. It affected people because they thought it was as harmless as milk.
No one is that stupid anymore. But “green” solutions will not erradicate the bug. And suggesting that we all pay thousands to nerds to spray our homes with herbs reeks of pimping. Anyone agree????????