02182cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500220014426400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031649000720035250000310042450801590045552010820061453400450169665300120174183000720175385600430182563229UtSlPG20260610134445.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aMarlatt, C. L.,d1863-195414aThe Bedbug [1934] 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aUnited States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin no. 754 aRelease date is 2020-09-18 aProduced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant materials are placed in the Public Domain. a"The Bedbug [1934] by C. L. Marlatt" is an informative agricultural publication that falls within the category of entomological research, specifically focusing on household pests. Written during the early 20th century, this bulletin addresses the pervasive and troublesome issue of bedbugs, outlining their habits, life cycle, and control methods to assist homeowners in managing these blood-sucking parasites. The content of the book details the biology and behavior of the common bedbug ("Cimex lectularius"), highlighting its ability to invade homes, often through luggage or laundry. Marlatt discusses the insect's physical characteristics, lifecycle, and the conditions that favor its reproduction, emphasizing the necessity of vigilance for pest control. The text provides various remedies, from fumigation techniques using hydrocyanic acid gas to the use of household treatments like kerosene and superheating methods, aimed at eradicating these pests while also considering their resilience and environmental adaptability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBedbugs 0aUnited States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin no. 75440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63229