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Research done by Delta Five has shown that even with pesticide prevention, the Automated Insect Monitoring System still catches bed bugs.

Raleigh, NC - August 10, 2017 - (Newswire.com)

Delta Five offers an innovative and effective solution to combat bed bugs. The company is the inventor of the Automated Insect Monitoring System, which has a proven 98 percent success rate at detecting bed bugs and other insects while preventing pest encounters. The devices are already in locations across the United States and around the globe. Delta Fives bed bug monitoring system couldnt have come at a better time. Cities across the country from New York to Southern California and everywhere in between are seeing an increase in bed bug infestations, and the pesticides known to treat them arent always working effectively.

In the 1940s and 50s, DDT was used to kill off the widespread bed bug problem, and many thought they were gone forever. But after a few decades of being dormant, bed bug infestations have had a resurgence. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes bed bugs are found in hotels, apartments, houses, college dormitories, and modes of transportation like buses and trains. DDT was banned by the EPA in 1972, but even so, bed bugs had started forming a resistance to it as they are today with other insecticides.

This is echoed in a research study Delta Five has been conducting on their Automated Insect Monitoring System. The company has been monitoring and tracking 762 installations across five branded hotels chains, two casinos, and one beachfront property. What Delta Five found was that even after these locations received the typical pesticide treatment for bugs, the monitoring system caught bugs in 3-4 percent of places, and nearly 1.5 percent of the time it was bed bugs that were caught. Even more impressive was within the first four months when the bed bug lure was new, the monitoring system caught bugs that were not seen or caught first by hotel staff, guests and others. Some locations even went as far as to use the devices with the original lure for 120 days, well-past the lure expiration, and it was still catching bugs.

The lure is simply bed bug pheromones used to draw in the bed bugs but it also draws in other similar insects like silverfish, roaches, fruit flies, and carpet beetles, among other insects. Some locations have found that placing more devices in a room that has caught a bug is a better prevention measure than spraying the pesticides, which can be harmful to people and the environment.

Using the Delta Five Automated Insect Monitoring System, hoteliers are catching more bed bugs and other insects and doing a better job at prevention while saving money on costly inspections, room down time, and pesticide treatments, says Dr. Jason Janet, CEO of Delta Five. The Automated Insect Monitoring System is the first and only 24/7, safe, Wi-Fi-enabled bed bug solution. Its discreet and compact and provides unprecedented early detection. Most important, the system is organic and chemical-free, protecting the health of people and the environment.

The system is also compact and easy to use. It attaches easily to out-of-sight surfaces and provides remote 24/7 monitoring with real-time notification. It utilizes an all-natural, odorless lure to attract bed bugs and other insects, which are noticed by the devices internal cameras that, in turn, activate the traps. The WiFi enabled system immediately notifies users via email or SMS. Users can simultaneously track thousands of sites, view images of captured pests and see alerts on the Delta Five dashboard. Because the system traps the insects, disposal is also easy.

The system provides a cost-savings to those that use it, and maybe just as important, it saves their reputation. Hotel guests are likely to change hotels in the event of finding what they believe to be a bed bug and potentially complain on social media. Once a hotel has a reputation of having issues with bed bugs, they can lose potential guests. Hotels that are innovating with the Delta Five system are staying ahead of the curve with early detection and prevention while limiting their guests exposure to pesticides.

To learn more about Delta Fives Automated Insect Monitoring System, visit DeltaFive.com.

About Delta Five

Delta Five is innovating hospitality as well as property-and pest-management with automated technologies that enhance guest and resident satisfaction while boosting business profits and reputation. For more information, visit DeltaFive.com.

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Lake Havasu City, AZ - July 18, 2017 - (Newswire.com)

As one comedian quipped regarding bed bugs, We are losing a war with an enemy who wont even get out of bed. While amusing, the sentiment is actually incorrect since bed bugs are excellent travelers and one of their preferred modes of transportation is on luggage. The revolutionary patented Pur System eliminates bed bugs, bacteria, and viruses from the exterior of luggage, creating a more sanitary environment anywhere luggage is transported. CBS news stated: "Doing this to luggage will send bed bugs packing!" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doing-this-to-luggage-will-send-bedbugs-packing/

Dr. Michael Potter, Entomologist at the University of Kentucky, states that The bed bug epidemic is a runaway train, as it often seems the bed bugs arise from nowhere. The bugs are efficient hitchhikers and are usually transported into dwellings on luggage, clothing, beds, furniture and other items. This is a particular risk for hotels and apartments where turnover of occupants is constant.

In addition to hotels and apartments, hospitals and cruise lines are also at risk as they bring thousands of pieces of luggage into their facilities daily. If luggage is stored with other bags, bed bugs may travel from suitcase to suitcase in cruise terminals, airline cargo space, taxis, buses, etc.

The ease with which bed bugs can travel on luggage explains a lot about their prevalence both nationally and internationally. According to university entomologists, the bed bug population is increasing each year with no end in sight. The bed bug epidemic has risen to a staggering 100% increase over the past year, says Dr. Potter. This rapid increase is due to the fact that one pregnant female produces thousands of bed bugs in just a few months if a food source is available. Unfortunately, humans are a main blood meal source as bed bugs are attracted to the CO2 the body gives off, as well as the warm semi-permeable membrane (skin) that humans possess. A bed bug bite may manifest as a raised, reddened welt that is incorrectly identified as a mosquito or spider bite, which prevents the victim of the infestation from seeking appropriate debugging treatments. Bed bugs also feed on sleeping pets, which is difficult to detect because their fur camouflages bite marks.

So, how does one combat this hard-to-detect past when transporting luggage is inevitable? Fortunately, according to Pest Management Science, 97% percent of bed bugs prefer to stay on the outside of luggage, if given the choice, over a 24-hour period. Further, Dr. Loudon of UCI states that new research indicates that brief heat treatment is a promising way to decrease the spread of bed bugs being transported on the outer surface of luggage. The patented, non-chemical, eco-friendly technology used in the Pur System utilizes a brief heat treatment that kills bed bugs on the exterior but does not harm the inner contents of the luggage. Luggage is placed a conveyor system which carries it into a sealed compartment containing heat (158-167 degrees Fahrenheit) and UVC lighting. In a few minutes, it exits the system 99.9% free of bed bugs, viruses, and bacteria. The result is pure, sanitized luggage. The Pur System is available in various sizes and designs and can be customized to best meet each facilitys needs.

This systems technology appears to be a promising way for hotels, hospitals, cruise lines, and more, to kill bed bugs at the door instead of waiting for them to enter the facilities and develop into an infestation, costing thousands of dollars for treatment, states Dr. Jack Schmitz, DC.

ABOUT: The Pur System was developed by leading researchers including doctors, professors, and entomologists, for killing bed bugs, bacteria, and viruses, and tested at the University of California, Irvine. The Pur System technology can be seen at https://vimeo.com107653437 or pursystemusa.com.

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July 17, 2017 10:51 PM

LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com)Gary Shelton is leery about unpacking his belongings. He is worried that bed bugs will come back, and he will have to get his Long Beach apartment exterminated again.

In December, he found the nasty critters in his bedroom and bathroom. Exterminators were called three times. In march, he was finally given the all clear.

I felt like it wasnt the end, and thats why I stayed with everything still put away, Shelton said.

He lives on the ninth floor of the 11-storyPlymouth West apartment complex on Chestnut Avenue.

The 68-year-old is among nearly 90 tenants who have been dealing with a bed bug infestation since the beginning of the year.

Kent Davis is the president of the company, LOMCO, which manages Plymouth West and other buildings throughout Southern California. He said bed bugs in his Long Beach units are a big problem.

Its either staying the same or getting slightly worse, Davis said.

Exterminators agreed. Within the last few months, their calls for service in Long Beach were up.

But according to the Long Beach Department of Environmental Health, bed bug reports were down.

A spokesman said the best treatment is to hire a professional to eradicate the dreaded blood-sucking pests.

Davis said his company has spent $400,000 on exterminations so far this year.Its a simple issue but requires a complicated solution, he said.

Shelton said the bed bugs have put him through physical and mental trauma and hoped they were finally gone forever.

Theres some embarrassment involved. Theres fear because you know what the process of treating them is, he said.

According to Round the Clock Pest Control, the Los Angeles area ranks second in the country when it comes to being the worse area for bed bugs.

There is no quick fix for eradication, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which offered some tips on dealing with bed bugs.

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Many Long Beach Residents Are Restless Over Bed Bug Infestation ... - CBS Los Angeles

July 17, 2017 10:51 PM

LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com)Gary Shelton is leery about unpacking his belongings. He is worried that bed bugs will come back, and he will have to get his Long Beach apartment exterminated again.

In December, he found the nasty critters in his bedroom and bathroom. Exterminators were called three times. In march, he was finally given the all clear.

I felt like it wasnt the end, and thats why I stayed with everything still put away, Shelton said.

He lives on the ninth floor of the 11-storyPlymouth West apartment complex on Chestnut Avenue.

The 68-year-old is among nearly 90 tenants who have been dealing with a bed bug infestation since the beginning of the year.

Kent Davis is the president of the company, LOMCO, which manages Plymouth West and other buildings throughout Southern California. He said bed bugs in his Long Beach units are a big problem.

Its either staying the same or getting slightly worse, Davis said.

Exterminators agreed. Within the last few months, their calls for service in Long Beach were up.

But according to the Long Beach Department of Environmental Health, bed bug reports were down.

A spokesman said the best treatment is to hire a professional to eradicate the dreaded blood-sucking pests.

Davis said his company has spent $400,000 on exterminations so far this year.Its a simple issue but requires a complicated solution, he said.

Shelton said the bed bugs have put him through physical and mental trauma and hoped they were finally gone forever.

Theres some embarrassment involved. Theres fear because you know what the process of treating them is, he said.

According to Round the Clock Pest Control, the Los Angeles area ranks second in the country when it comes to being the worse area for bed bugs.

There is no quick fix for eradication, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which offered some tips on dealing with bed bugs.

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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --As one comedian quipped regarding bed bugs, "We are losing a war with an enemy who won't even get out of bed." While amusing, the sentiment is actually incorrect since bed bugs are excellent travelers and one of their preferred modes of transportation is on luggage. The revolutionary patented Pur System eliminates bed bugs, bacteria, and viruses from the exterior of luggage, creating a more sanitary environment anywhere luggage is transported.

Dr. Michael Potter, Entomologist at the University of Kentucky, states that, "The bed bug epidemic is a runaway train, as it often seems the bed bugs arise from nowhere. The bugs are efficient hitchhikers and are usually transported into dwellings on luggage, clothing, beds, furniture and other items. This is a particular risk for hotels and apartments where turnover of occupants is constant."

In addition to hotels and apartments, hospitals and cruise lines are also at risk as they bring thousands of pieces of luggage into their facilities daily. If luggage is stored with other bags, bed bugs may travel from suitcase to suitcase in cruise terminals, airline cargo space, taxis, buses, etc.

The ease with which bed bugs can travel on luggage explains a lot about their prevalence both nationally and internationally. According to university entomologists, the bed bug population is increasing each year with no end in sight. "The bed bug epidemic has risen to a staggering 100% increase over the past year," says Dr. Potter. This rapid increase is due to the fact that one pregnant female produces thousands of bed bugs in just a few months if a food source is available. Unfortunately, humans are a main blood meal source as bed bugs are attracted to the CO2 the body gives off, as well as the warm semi-permeable membrane (skin) that humans possess. A bed bug bite may manifest as a raised, reddened welt that is incorrectly identified as a mosquito or spider bite, which prevents the victim of the infestation from seeking appropriate debugging treatments. Bed bugs also feed on sleeping pets, which is difficult to detect because their fur camouflages bite marks.

So, how does one combat this hard-to-detect past when transporting luggage is inevitable? Fortunately, according to Pest Management Science, "97% percent of bed bugs prefer to stay on the outside of luggage, if given the choice, over a 24-hour period." Further, Dr. Loudon of UCI states that, "new research indicates that brief heat treatment is a promising way to decrease the spread of bed bugs being transported on the outer surface of luggage." The patented, non-chemical, eco-friendly technology used in the Pur System utilizes a brief heat treatment that kills bed bugs on the exterior but does not harm the inner contents of the luggage. Luggage is placed a conveyor system which carries it into a sealed compartment containing heat (158-167 degrees Fahrenheit) and UVC lighting. In a few minutes, it exits the system 99.9% free of bed bugs, viruses, and bacteria. The result is pure, sanitized luggage. The Pur System is available in various sizes and designs and can be customized to best meet each facility's needs.

"This system's technology appears to be a promising way for hotels, hospitals, cruise lines, and more, to kill bed bugs at the door instead of waiting for them to enter the facilities and develop into an infestation, costing thousands of dollars for treatment," states Dr. Jack Schmitz, DC.

ABOUT: The Pur System was developed by leading researchers including doctors, professors, and entomologists, for killing bed bugs, bacteria, and viruses, and tested at the University of California, Irvine. The Pur System technology can be seen at https://vimeo.com107653437or pursystemusa.com.

Media Contact:

Jack Schmitz drjackschmitz@aol.com 909-957-4441

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