Comments on: FAQ: Is there an insect that will eat bed bugs?

By: janasg

janasg — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:21:57 +0000

I live in Denver and was told by a pest control firm that if you don’t have bedbugs now, within a year you will. My infestation was caused by a piece of furniture and is contained to it (THANK GOD), but I have since noticed that they are coming in through my bathtub drain and HUGE so I leave my water dripping and it seems to deter them. The PCO is coming again on Friday-do I have him spray my tub? Since he was here last week the problem has gotten 90% better.

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:36 +0000

Hi Steven, Just so you know, the Bedbugger yahoo group is older than this website and was started by Caitlin Regan of The Bed Bug Blog. Caitlin's mostly retired from writing from bed bugs now, but still runs the yahoo group you mentioned. Bedbugger.com (this site) was started by me in 2006 and the Bedbugger Forums were added in 2007. The forums are useful for people who want to post their own messages and seek suggestions or feedback from other bed bug sufferers and bed bug professionals.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:08 +0000

Hey Cayla, your email made me laugh! Especially where you said about centipedes
“I sprayed stuff at em and they come right at you.” I used to be a solo backpacker and
while I might think I’m brave, little itty bitty hairy bugs can freak me out too. I keep picturing some kind of teenaged quasi-centipede-football player wannabe hanging around in the bathroom, waiting to freak out humans. Just for kicks.

I just joined the Yahoo group which was suggested by this website. A good group like
this one. Thanks to the founders of this website.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bedbugger/

Cayla March 27, 2009 at 9:58 pm
“Ewww Omg I have those house centipedes in my bathroom they creep me out and scare me! I’ve touched one by accident cause it was on the handle of my shower. Scared me to death! I’ve killed a few they give me the creeps and there back again this year just saw one again. Really fast things. I sprayed stuff at em and they come right at you. I want them GONE!”

By: spideyjg

spideyjg — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:13:54 +0000

As Nobugs said you should learn how to inspect for bedbugs.

Predatory insects such as spiders or centipedes will not sustain a large population without a food source. Not saying bed bugs are or aren’t he food source for your centipede population because they would be just as happy feeding off roaches, silverfish, ants and the list goes on. Point is once the food is gone the centipedes will move on.

There was a beehive for a while in my apartment complex and nearby was a maze of spiderwebs with quite a number of plump content spiders and many egg sacs.
Once the hive was removed the spiders moved on to buggier pastures.

Jim

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:57:33 +0000

kassie, Centipedes are NOT a sign you have bed bugs. On the other hand, IMO, everyone should learn to recognize the signs of bed bugs and search their homes for them, since they are on the rise. To learn how to look for bed bugs, study our photos of bed bugs and their signs, and see the Travel FAQ about how to avoid bed bugs when you travel, which explains how to search a hotel room (directions you can carry out at home too).

By: kassie

kassie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:32:05 +0000

I’ve been seeing Centipedes in my house lately and they freak me out!
Should I check my house for bed bugs, and if so how?

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:15:09 +0000

Hi Viola,

I really do not know a lot about Centipedes.

They do eat bed bugs but also other insects. Innocent enough, non-biting insects can also get into beds.

I would just familiarize myself with the Bed Bug Photos (see links at top) and signs of bed bugs, and maybe inspect your home for bed bugs.

Keep your eyes peeled but try not to panic.

By: Viola Wells

Viola Wells — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:20:42 +0000

I have a question: Getting into bed the other night, I pulled back the comforter and a little baby centipede scurried away. Since I have always had centipedes and really don’t mind them, it wasn’t a huge deal. But after reading that they eat bed bugs, I’m a little concerned. Should I be?

There is no other evidence that I have bed bugs, but what are baby centipedes doing underneath my comforter? It’s not moist or anything. Should this be something I should look into further and if so, how?!

(I’m a bit of a hypocondriac, so it’s easy for me to jump to conclusions…hence my questions!)

THANKS!

By: Cayla

Cayla — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:58:38 +0000

Ewww Omg I have those house centipedes in my bathroom they creep me out and scare me! I’ve touched one by accident cause it was on the handle of my shower. Scared me to death! I’ve killed a few they give me the creeps and there back again this year just saw one again. Really fast things. I sprayed stuff at em and they come right at you. I want them GONE!

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:40:56 +0000

chewy, Read our FAQS: simple laundering at the right temps will kill bed bugs, you do not need to add a bed bug spray to laundry, and I don't think that's a great idea. The product is likely not labeled for this purpose. Secondly, if you do manage to get bed bugs out of your clothing, and your home is infested, then hanging the items in your home to dry is a bad idea. Bed bugs can crawl onto them. Finally, while steam can be a useful tool in fighting bed bugs, I recommend readers check out our FAQ on steaming. Do not use any pesticide except as labelled and with caution.