Bed Bug Barrier Test
Objective
To investigate the movement of bed bugs through a fabric source over a given time period
Test Description
All bed bug testing is performed in a specially designed chamber where both temperature and relative humidity are controlled. The test product and control are set up as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Bed bugs at different life stages are placed inside the barrier product and are monitored for a specified period of time for the ability to move in and out of the product test set up.
Customer Benefit
- The data generated by this test allows manufacturers claim verification that their product provides a barrier against bed bugs at different life cycle stages.
- Enables preliminary testing of a prototype product, comparison of different product forms and verification of product claims.
- Pilot studies progressing through to full-scale studies.
- This test also comprises image capture and video footage allowing visual recognition of claims.
Third Party Validation
After a successful assessment, the product can be labelled as having been tested by airmid in support of any claim relating to the test and data received.
Sample Required
TBC
Turnaround Time
4-6 weeks from receipt of sample (dependant on bed bug life stages)
