Bed bugs repulsed by certain colours

[jirit]

Bed bugs appear to have a strong preference for particular colours - a quirk that could be used against the troublesome pests, say scientists.

According to the work in the Journal of Medical Entomology, the blood-sucking insects love black and red but hate yellow and green.

This information could help make better traps to lure and catch the bugs.

Read more here http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36128646

 

[Kanga]

That is hilarious. I was sure it was an April Fool's day joke until I checked the calendar.

 

[KinkyOne]

Third thread about the same news in only two days. Obvious importance of bed bugs

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...nbow-colours-on-any-camino.40079/#post-404050

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ttracted-to-certain-colors.40108/#post-404045

 

[jirit]

i will close this thread since another forum member has started one already