Do Yeast Traps Work For Bed Bugs

Are yeast traps an effective way to fight bed bugs? It's a complicated question - and one that has no definitive answer. Some studies have shown that certain types of yeast-based lures can capture over 50% of adult population within 48 hours. But there is still a lack of research on their overall efficacy in detecting or eliminating entire infestations.

Yeast traps work by luring bed bugs into a CO2-rich environment where they can be attracted, trapped and killed. However, these methods should always be used with other techniques such as chemical treatments or physical removal/reminders like encasements around mattresses and boxsprings for better results.

Overall, while yeast traps may offer some level of effectiveness when used alone they are not enough to completely rid your home from an infestation without also implementing complementary measures such as chemicals or physical changes encompassing all potential hiding places for these insects (Including mattress encasements).

Ultimately replacing an old mattress might prove useful if you're looking for a long term solution - especially if it is past its life expectancy anyway - though further research will be necessary in order to determine whether this method works more efficiently than others in the long run..