Comments on: The B-word was used in the Brookstone Catalog! http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/ bed bug news, information, activism, and support Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:19:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: S http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2549 S Tue, 01 May 2007 15:08:28 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2549 Thanks so much, Gary! Even though dust mites may indeed be smaller, I think all bedbug sufferers have a certain inflated sense of mistrust for bedbugs (and bedbugs only). Many people are repeatedly shocked by how resilient they are. They throw out all their stuff, or move, and still have them. They spray and inspect every crevice in their house, and yet the bugs persist. So I know that I, for one, have become very skeptical of anything that is "guaranteed." So even though dust mites are smaller, I know it sounds irrational but I need to know that the product worked ON BEDBUGS. I just feel like bedbugs would find a way to beat all odds, somehow. So, thanks for conducting a test. I look forward to hearing more about the protocol. Thanks so much, Gary!

Even though dust mites may indeed be smaller, I think all bedbug sufferers have a certain inflated sense of mistrust for bedbugs (and bedbugs only). Many people are repeatedly shocked by how resilient they are. They throw out all their stuff, or move, and still have them. They spray and inspect every crevice in their house, and yet the bugs persist. So I know that I, for one, have become very skeptical of anything that is “guaranteed.”

So even though dust mites are smaller, I know it sounds irrational but I need to know that the product worked ON BEDBUGS. I just feel like bedbugs would find a way to beat all odds, somehow.

So, thanks for conducting a test. I look forward to hearing more about the protocol.

]]> By: Gary http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2545 Gary Tue, 01 May 2007 02:10:32 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2545 I have now contacted a a very robust lab here in the US which does live bed bug testing on products like our CleanRest mattress and pillow encasements. I explained that I want to test our product using live bed bugs and have asked them to send me their test protocol which will "prove" or demonstrate that CleanRest and most importantly MicronOne can in fact block bed bugs from infestating mattresses. I am waiting on their proposal and will let the blog know when we have entered testing and what the protocol looks like when I receive it. I will be interested to see what the group thinks about the testing procedure. Thanks again for your feedback and great ideas. I have now contacted a a very robust lab here in the US which does live bed bug testing on products like our CleanRest mattress and pillow encasements. I explained that I want to test our product using live bed bugs and have asked them to send me their test protocol which will “prove” or demonstrate that CleanRest and most importantly MicronOne can in fact block bed bugs from infestating mattresses. I am waiting on their proposal and will let the blog know when we have entered testing and what the protocol looks like when I receive it. I will be interested to see what the group thinks about the testing procedure. Thanks again for your feedback and great ideas.

]]> By: nobugsonme http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2458 nobugsonme Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:23:33 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2458 Gary, Many people here have contacted Gale Brewer. We were very glad she took on the issue, but since she first started addressing this issue last August, as I understand, no real progress has been made. (I'm not blaming Gale Brewer, as I am sure there are lots of ways these things get clogged up in the political wheels.) There is apparently a city Bed Bug Task Force but we haven't heard anything from them lately (though I'm aware that some of our bed bug professional readers are members of the task force). Another issue is bed bugs in the schools, about which I've blogged a number of times. The city needs to really get its act together. Gary, Many people here have contacted Gale Brewer. We were very glad she took on the issue, but since she first started addressing this issue last August, as I understand, no real progress has been made. (I’m not blaming Gale Brewer, as I am sure there are lots of ways these things get clogged up in the political wheels.)

There is apparently a city Bed Bug Task Force but we haven’t heard anything from them lately (though I’m aware that some of our bed bug professional readers are members of the task force).

Another issue is bed bugs in the schools, about which I’ve blogged a number of times. The city needs to really get its act together.

]]> By: nobugsonme http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2457 nobugsonme Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:19:49 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2457 HI Gary, if you email me at nobugsonme at yahoo dot com, I have some recommendations. HI Gary, if you email me at nobugsonme at yahoo dot com, I have some recommendations.

]]> By: Gary http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2456 Gary Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:11:49 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2456 Nobugs, I would love to research live bed bug testing for our product, even though dust mites are sooo much smaller it would be interesting to examine this, do you have any standard test methods or know of any companies that use labs that test with live bed bugs, if you can dig up anything let me know and I will attack the project aggressively. Nobugs, I would love to research live bed bug testing for our product, even though dust mites are sooo much smaller it would be interesting to examine this, do you have any standard test methods or know of any companies that use labs that test with live bed bugs, if you can dig up anything let me know and I will attack the project aggressively.

]]> By: Gary http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2455 Gary Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:10:24 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2455 Hey crew sorry for the late reply, the council woman I met with is names Gale Brewer, her title is New York City Council Member, 6th District Manhattan. We have spoken a few times and she is very committed to helping with the bed bug infestation issue, she has pushed hard to make reselling used mattresses illegal as well as other legislative issues. Nice woman, very willing to meet and talk, if any of you are in the greater NY city area I recommend reaching out to her. Hey crew sorry for the late reply, the council woman I met with is names Gale Brewer, her title is New York City Council Member, 6th District Manhattan. We have spoken a few times and she is very committed to helping with the bed bug infestation issue, she has pushed hard to make reselling used mattresses illegal as well as other legislative issues. Nice woman, very willing to meet and talk, if any of you are in the greater NY city area I recommend reaching out to her.

]]> By: nobugsonme http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2443 nobugsonme Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:02:11 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2443 I do think that mattress covers which are advertised for bed bugs should be tested on bed bugs. This might be something CleanRest can do. I do think that mattress covers which are advertised for bed bugs should be tested on bed bugs. This might be something CleanRest can do.

]]> By: wantmyskinback http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2441 wantmyskinback Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:34:56 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2441 Gary, I for one would LOVE to know more about your visits with NYC council people. Please give us more information. Thank you. Gary, I for one would LOVE to know more about your visits with NYC council people. Please give us more information. Thank you.

]]> By: S http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2440 S Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:28:08 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2440 Gary, you have won me over. I cannot afford your product today, nor do I need it today. But down the road, when we decide to live large(r), I will most definitely remember your product. Thanks! Gary, you have won me over.

I cannot afford your product today, nor do I need it today. But down the road, when we decide to live large(r), I will most definitely remember your product.

Thanks!

]]> By: wantmyskinback http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2437 wantmyskinback Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:32:58 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2007/03/27/the-b-word-was-used-in-the-brookstone-catalog/#comment-2437 Personally, I like two layers of vinyl, taped. Then a soft mattress pad laying on top that does not surround the sides of the mattress (that can be washed daily with the sheets). Personally, I like two layers of vinyl, taped. Then a soft mattress pad laying on top that does not surround the sides of the mattress (that can be washed daily with the sheets).

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