No, Aprehend® is only supplied to Licensed Pest Controllers like All About Bugs. Application of Aprehend® requires professional spray equipment specific to the Aprehend® Bed Bug Solution. It cannot be applied with standard ‘high volume’ sprayers.

All About Bugs is a Licensed Pest Control Operator for the Aprehend® Bed Bug Solution. Our Aprehend® training ensures the proper use and application strategy for successful bed bug control and elimination.

Aprehend® spray barriers remain active for up to 3 months if the application is not cleaned or disturbed. This means that any bed bug crossing the barrier, even 12 weeks after treatment can pick up the conidia and go on to die. Spray barriers should be applied to areas not exposed to frequent human contact or sunlight. Application is most effective when the sprayed areas are left alone (no wiping or cleaning) until the infestation is eliminated.

Aprehend® starts working immediately upon spraying and remains effective for up to 3 months. Bed bugs that cross the spray barrier pick up conidia, which germinate within 24 hours, leading to death in 3-7 days. Those in harborages may also be infected, and all bed bugs should be eliminated within 3 months, assuming a typical infestation level. Complete eradication may take 4-8 weeks, depending on the infestation’s severity and bed bug activity.

In most cases, no, but visibility depends on the type of paint surface (semi-gloss/gloss). Occasionally, the Aprehend® spray line can be seen under certain lighting conditions. Disinfectant wipes or a kitchen spray solution wiped with a paper towel can easily remove the evidence of an of Aprehend® application.

However, Aprehend’s spray barrier should be left alone until the bed bug infestation is completely eliminated.

No. Not only is Aprehend® odorless, but it does not leave a visible residue on most surfaces.

No, it’s not necessary to spray bed bugs directly with Aprehend®. Its design allows for 2″ wide barriers to be sprayed around furniture and beds. When bed bugs cross these barriers, the conidia adheres to their cuticle, initiating the infection process.

No, Beauveria spores specifically target bed bugs and will not infect humans or pets. The formulation is designed to stick the conidia to the surface where they are applied, and will not remain airborne after the spray application. Aprehend’s® formulation is a non-toxic mode of action.

Aprehend® stands out due to its unique, ready-to-use formulation containing a special blend of oils. These oils allow the Beauveria spores to adhere to surfaces until a bed bug encounters them. This formula remains effective even in low humidity conditions, and the spores only germinate upon contact with a bed bug. This mechanism ensures Aprehend®’s effectiveness for up to 3 months after application.

Beauveria is a natural insect pathogen, infecting its host through direct contact. Once infected, a bed bug can infect other bed bugs. Aprehend® contains Beauveria’s microscopic spores, or conidia, which adhere to the insect’s cuticle and germinate, penetrating the insect’s blood system. The fungus then feeds on the insect’s blood, causing death within 3-7 days in bed bugs.

Aprehend®’s active ingredient is the natural fungus Beauveria bassiana, which is harmless to humans and animals, but targets insects. This fungus has been utilized in agriculture and horticulture for years to manage pest insects, now it’s specifically formulated in Aprehend® to combat bed bugs.