Evaluation of cimicidae presence in Natal:
FIRST RECORD OF BED PERCEPTION Cimex lectularius (HETEROPTERA: CIMICIDAE) FOR NORTHEAST BRAZIL
Cimicidae, bedbugs, primer, training, pest control companies
The insects of the family Cimicidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) are known by the generic name of 'bedbugs'’. These ectoparasites arouse great interest in public health due to their high anthropophilia, and the species Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus are of major medical importance. In recent years several authors have reported the resurgence of these insects in various parts of the world, probably due to the increase of international tourism and their resistance to most existing insecticides. The objective of this project was to survey the species of Cimicidae present in the city of Natal / RN. A retrospective study of the presence of cimicidaes in the municipality from 2010 to 2019 was made through service orders granted by the pest control companies of the city. Current cases were also searched, in partnership with the zoonosis control center, in strategic locations such as shelters and public shelters. Hotels and inns in the city were also visited and finally the people involved in the study were raised, technicians from the zoonosis control center and pest control companies. The species found was C. lectularius with infestations present in two hotels located in the south of the city and in an apartment in the west of the city. The foster homes were not infested. 5 service orders were assigned by 4 companies. The training was conducted through a lecture with presentation of educational booklet that were made available to participants electronically.This study made the first record of cimicidaes in the city of Natal, the number of infestations found was small when compared to infestations in large cities, but does not reflect the reality, since the number of places visited was limited, so it is evident need for more work with active searches, prevention measures, control and especially dissemination about these insects.