Bed Bug Treatment Lab

Explore the science of natural selection and pesticide resistance with this engaging bed bug treatment simulation. This interactive lab lets you experiment with different pest control methods while tracking how resistance alleles spread through a population over time. Watch Hardy-Weinberg principles come to life as you discover why some treatments drive evolution while others don’t. Learn why integrated pest management matters in the real world.

Features:

• Real-time population genetics – Track allele frequencies (q) and observe natural selection in action as resistant bugs survive and reproduce
• Multiple treatment options – Experiment with DDT spray, steam heat, vacuuming, sheet washing, and professional extermination to compare their effects
• Visual data tracking – Monitor population changes and allele frequency shifts through live-updating graphs
• Hardy-Weinberg exploration – See how selective pressure from pesticides disrupts genetic equilibrium