Research Article
A Survey of Bedbug (Cimex lectularius) Infestation in Some Homes and Hostels in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
Table 3
Distribution of bedbugs in different harborages in homes and hostels in Gboko.
| Harborages | Total number of harborages | Number of harborages with bedbugs (%) | Total Number of bedbug |
| Bed frames | 700 | 314 (44.9) | 1,356 | Mattresses | 905 | 192 (21.2) | 603 | Pillows | 800 | 93 (11.6) | 262 | Carpets | 26 | 13 (50.0) | 62 | Walls | 600 | 86 (14.3) | 157 | Wooden chairs | 107 | 14 (13.1) | 53 | Wooden benches | 36 | 9 (25.0) | 24 | Bamboo beds | 11 | 9 (81.8) | 28 | Executive chairs | 217 | 13 (6.0) | 36 | Other Furniture | 200 | 17 (8.5) | 61 |
| Total | 3,602 | 760 | 2,642 |
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