Liphatech: BugScents Sentry Pro

Continuing its expansion into the insect control market, Liphatech Inc., longtime provider of intelligent pest management solutions, introduces BugScents Sentry Pro.

Liphatech is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of BugScents Sentry Pro to the professional pest management market for rapid detection and monitoring of bed bugs. This product offering follows Liphatech’s strategic partnership agreement with the creators of BugScents, Arctech Innovation Ltd., a U.K.-based product innovation and research and development services company.

The BugScents Sentry Pro combines a patented pheromone attractant and insect-inspired design to lure, trap and detect bed bugs in as little as 24 to 96 hours, offering pest management professionals (PMPs) an effective and efficient tool for monitoring infestations before, during and after treatment. It works even in the presence of a human host and attracts all mobile life stages of bed bug. The product has already found success throughout Europe – including in the U.K. – helping PMPs stay on top of bed bug problems driven by increased travel, climate change and insecticide resistance.

“Liphatech has consistently emphasized ‘intelligent solutions,’ and the optimized design of the BugScents Sentry Pro remains consistent with that mission. As we continue to expand into the insect market, PMPs can also rely on the expert guidance of our experienced team here at Liphatech to help with product selection and insights,” said Matt Titshaw, business manager at Liphatech.

Developed by scientific experts at Arctech Innovation and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the technology behind BugScents Sentry Pro has been designed around bed bug biology.

The trap is designed with the pest, PMP and customer in mind. Every aspect, including the color, texture, size of the opening and thigmotactic channels, has been engineered to guide bed bugs into the trap. It is also built for discretion, with a compact frame that fits under even a divan-style bed. It can be affixed either vertically or horizontally, enhancing flexibility for any bedroom or hotel room application.

With slim, discreet and flexible packaging, BugScents Sentry Pro is designed for use by PMPs in residences and businesses such as hotels and laundromats. Applications of the trap include initial assessment of a bed bug infestation, post-treatment monitoring and continuous monitoring for early detection of new infestations. The trap itself is reusable for approximately one year. The pheromone lures are effective for 3 months and glue boards should be replaced every 2-3 months or when an infestation is detected. Replacement pheromone lures and glue boards are available for order separately from the trap frame in refill packs.

“We are thrilled to partner with Liphatech to bring BugScents Sentry Pro to the U.S. professional pest control market,” said Professor James Logan, CEO of Arctech Innovation. “As bed bug numbers rise globally, BugScents Sentry Pro will be an essential piece of the toolkit for PMPs across the U.S.”

“With active ongoing monitoring utilizing BugScents Sentry Pro products, PMPs in the U.S. will save time locating bed bug infestations, avoid delays in treatment and boost confidence among their customers – essentially transforming their bed bug services,” said Titshaw. “We are especially excited about the future of this partnership and where it takes Liphatech and our customers.”

Liphatech relies heavily on its robust team of experts laden with former PMPs and Associate Certified Entomologists. These experts bring innovative products and strategic insights to every pest challenge – making informed recommendations about the products and techniques needed to solve any pest problem.