# Bed Bug Blasters Ray Cop Kills Them and Sucks Them Away By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-cop-dust-mites-bacteria References: [raycop](http://www.raycop.co.uk/index.asp) Brits have bugs in their beds. Mites actually, as does every single one of us with skin on our bodies that sleeps in a bed. Don't let the [bed bugs bite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-it-dongle) -- blast them before they get a chance! Mites can cause real problems for allergies, so **RayCop** made a gadget to [sterilize your bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-sheets) and kill bacteria and suck all the dead bodies of dust mites. Did you know the average person sheds two to three pounds of skin every year? A mattress doubles its weight after ten years because of mites. Have a nice night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sterilizing Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop new gadgets that sterilize and kill bacteria in various settings. - **Dust Mite Control:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create effective solutions for controlling dust mite populations in homes and other environments. - **Allergen-free Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop products and services that help people live in allergen-free environments and alleviate allergy symptoms. ### Where This Applies - **Home Cleaning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the home cleaning industry to offer specialized services or products that specifically target dust mites and allergens in bedding and mattresses. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare facilities and providers to implement advanced sterilizing technologies to improve hygiene and reduce the spread of bacteria and allergens. - **Bedding and Mattress:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the bedding and mattress industry to design and manufacture products that are resistant to dust mites and allergens, providing a healthier sleep environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Mattress Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-mite-vacuum-robot.md) - [Mite-Eradicating Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigoo-s300-pro.md) - [Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-robot-bed-vacuum.md) - [Multifunctional Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer.md) - [Laser-Powered Mosquito Zappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix.md) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md) - [Peppermint-Infused Bedsheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearaby-second-skin-sheets.md) - [Deodorizing Duvet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilu-bluvet.md) - [High-Frequency Pest Repellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-repellent-system.md)