• Dr. Rishu Jain

Bedbug fumigation is a common method for controlling infestations, utilizing chemical fumigants such as sulfuryl fluoride, phosphine gas, pyrethroids and neonicotinoids. While effective, these chemicals pose significant health risks, ranging from mild symptoms like skin irritation and nausea to severe effects including respiratory distress, neurological damage and fatal poisoning. Several documented fatalities have been linked to improper fumigation practices, highlighting the dangers of toxic gas exposure. Safety measures, including professional handling, proper ventilation and alternative treatments like heat or steam are crucial in minimizing health risks. This paper underscores the need for regulated pesticide use and safer bedbug control methods to prevent further health hazards.

Bedbug fumigation, toxic gas, health hazards, safety measures, control methods

"BEDBUG FUMIGATION: TOXIC RISKS AND NATURAL REMEDIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.i544-i546, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503871.pdf

"BEDBUG FUMIGATION: TOXIC RISKS AND NATURAL REMEDIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppi544-i546, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503871.pdf