TruDetx Bed Bug Rapid Test

TruDetx™ is used for the detection of a possible bed bug infestation or to validate the end of the infestation 90 days after the curative action.

Key Benefits:

- A revolutionary new tool to detect the presence of bed bugs
- Detects infestations with certainty before the first signs of presence
- A tool scientifically tested and more than 92% effective*
- Simple to use and easy to carry
- Fast results, ready in just 5 minutes

*Ko, Alexander & Choe, Dong-Hwan. Development of a lateral flow test for the detection of bed bugs. Scientific Reports 10:13376 (2020).

How the lateral flow strips work:

Best Practices:

Possible use before treatment and then 90 days after the end of treatment.

Test in bedbug living areas, in places identified during the diagnostic phase where bedbugs are likely to feed, (i.e. where occupants sleep for more than 30 minutes).

Application Rate & Delivery:

This brand new bed bug detection device will quickly and accurately determines if bed bugs are present on any surface and in any environment.

The bed bug detection device is comprised of two components:

1. Collection swab
2. Reader

The test is a simple lateral flow strip and works exactly like a COVID-19 self-test 

It is a one-time use test and has a 92% accuracy rate

The test takes approx. 6 minutes

How to use:

1. Remove swab from holder and use the soft end to  collect residues from the mattress and other sleeping  areas where bed bugs hide (mattress piping,  headboard, drawers, lounge chairs, etc.).	2. Return swab to holder with the soft end facing down. Break  solution seal by bending the stem until it snaps. Release liquid by squeezing the bulb. Gently agitate for 15 seconds to  soak the swab.
3. Remove white cap from end of the swab. Squeeze the bulb to place 4 drops into the well.  Wait 5 minutes to see the results	4. The results: 1 line indicates bed bug residues are not present 2 lines indicate that bed bug residues are present