New Introductions, Spread of Existing Matrilines, and High Rates of Pyrethroid Resistance Result in Chronic Infestations of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) in Lower-Income Housing

Ronald W. Raab; Julia E. Moore; Edward L. Vargo; Lucy Rose; Julie Raab; Madeline Culbreth; Gracie Burzumato; Aurvan Koyee; Brittany McCarthy; Jennifer Raffaele; Coby Schal; Rajeev Vaidyanathan

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0117805

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New Introductions, Spread of Existing Matrilines, and High Rates of Pyrethroid Resistance Result in Chronic Infestations of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) in Lower-Income Housing

Ronald W. Raab,

Affiliation College of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
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Julia E. Moore,

Current address: Clarke Mosquito, 675 Sidwell Court, St. Charles, Illinois 60175 United States of America

Affiliation SRI International, Center for Immunity and Infectious Diseases, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
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Edward L. Vargo,

Current address: Building 1804 F&B Rd. 2556, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 United States of America,

Affiliation Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
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Lucy Rose,

Affiliation Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia United States of America
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Julie Raab,

Affiliation Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia United States of America
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Madeline Culbreth,

Affiliation Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia United States of America
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Gracie Burzumato,

Affiliation Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia United States of America
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Aurvan Koyee,

Affiliation Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia United States of America
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Brittany McCarthy,

Affiliation College of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
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Jennifer Raffaele,

Affiliation College of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
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Coby Schal,

Affiliation Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
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Rajeev Vaidyanathan

* E-mail: rvaidyanathan@clarke.com

Current address: Clarke Mosquito, 675 Sidwell Court, St. Charles, Illinois 60175 United States of America

Affiliation SRI International, Center for Immunity and Infectious Diseases, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
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New Introductions, Spread of Existing Matrilines, and High Rates of Pyrethroid Resistance Result in Chronic Infestations of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) in Lower-Income Housing

Ronald W. Raab,
Julia E. Moore,
Edward L. Vargo,
Lucy Rose,
Julie Raab,
Madeline Culbreth,
Gracie Burzumato,
Aurvan Koyee,
Brittany McCarthy,
Jennifer Raffaele

Published: February 22, 2016
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0117805

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