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Applied Science Labs
VA88 Residual Bed Bug Elimination System
$29.99From $29.99
The VA88 is Applied Science Labs's flagship bed bug elimination system — a 25(b) exempt, mechanical-kill formulation engineered to destroy Cimex lectularius on contact without neurotoxins, pyrethroids, or neonicotinoids. Coverage: 1,500 sq ft per gallon. Residual protection up to 30 days.
25(b) Exempt
Zero Neurotoxins
Mechanical Kill
Residual Protection
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Technical Details
The VA88 is Applied Science Labs's flagship bed bug elimination system — a 25(b) exempt, mechanical-kill formulation engineered to destroy Cimex lectularius on contact without neurotoxins, pyrethroids, or neonicotinoids.
How It Works
VA88 exploits the critical weakness in the arthropod exoskeleton: the epicuticular lipid layer. Soybean-oil-derived surfactants solubilize this wax barrier on contact, initiating transepidermal water loss at rates incompatible with insect survival. Secondary botanical compounds block spiracle function, compounding respiratory stress with cuticular failure.
Key Specifications
- Target Vector: Cimex lectularius (bed bugs — all life stages)
- Kill Mechanism: Cuticle desiccation + spiracular occlusion
- Residual Duration: Up to 30 days of barrier protection
- Coverage: 1,500 sq ft per gallon
- VOC Profile: Low / Minimum Risk
- Neurotoxins: Zero
- EPA Status: 25(b) Exempt — no EPA registration required
Capabilities
- Contact desiccation + suffocation dual-mechanism kill
- Plant-based lipid system disrupts insect cuticle on contact
- Breaks down waxy outer layer causing moisture loss and rapid dehydration
- Residual barrier film provides ongoing exposure for up to 30 days
- Non-neurotoxic kill pathway — safe for use in occupied spaces
- Compatible with IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs
- No resistance buildup — mechanical mode of action bypasses genetic resistance
Ideal Deployment
Designed for pest management professionals, hospitality operators, property managers, and multi-family housing maintenance teams. VA88 deploys on hard and porous surfaces including mattress seams, box springs, baseboards, headboards, furniture joints, and structural voids.
The Applied Science Labs Difference
Mechanical Kill Pathway
Unlike conventional neurotoxic pesticides, our formulations physically destroy insect cuticle integrity. No neurochemical resistance is possible because no neurochemical pathway is targeted.
25(b) Exempt Status
All Applied Science Labs compounds qualify for EPA 25(b) minimum risk exemption. No federal registration required. Approved active ingredients with established safety profiles.
Professional Grade
Engineered for pest management professionals, hospitality operators, and property managers. Compatible with IPM programs and commercial sanitation protocols.
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