Comments on: National Allergy mattress encasement test results

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Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:25:32 +0000

[...] advice to hotels is not to think too long about mattress encasements–just get them. They won’t prevent customers from being bitten but make it hard for [...]

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:01:28 +0000

Make sure whatever you get is labeled for bed bugs. Try to find one that has been tested as such. It should be zippered and completely enclose the mattress. If you tell us where you are, someone might have a recommendation.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:19:03 +0000

yeah i checked it out. turns out shipping to my area costs more than the product would anyway, haha. might just have to check out the local bed stores.

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:04:24 +0000

Anon,

The link is to search results on the NA site for covers that are labeled for bed bugs. The fabric and zippers were tested as per the data above.

The descriptions on each product mention this (if you see one that does not, then you have somehow gotten wandered onto another kind of product). They also explain the differences: one has more cotton, one is more water resistant, etc. There was a smaller selection when I bought mine. I have the Bed Care Classic and am happy with it but might try another, given the wider selection, next time. Others here have used different models.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:48:52 +0000

from the link are all of those good?

even the basics one? does anyone know if any are better than others?

By: nightshirt

nightshirt — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:24:45 +0000

i bought them to and they are reassuring.

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:56:21 +0000

Winston,
Thanks for the professional input on the NA test results.

Let us know if you go to the Ice Hotel!

By: Winston O. Buggy

Winston O. Buggy — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:48:58 +0000

The methodology seems sound and extensive enough to assure a significant
degree of protection if properly used.
PS. Beau coup for the Ice Hotel tip.

By: nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:33:30 +0000

Nightshirt, I believe it says they used bed bugs that had not eaten for 7 days or more, of all life stages and sizes. I think it’s a fair assumption they’d be hungry.

I already use the covers, and I do think they are good.
I am not an expert on testing methods, however.

By: nightshirt

nightshirt — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:26:47 +0000

but wouldnt they have to be on someones skin for a few days consistently b/c how would you ever know when a bb was hungry? thanks i must have quick read that and missed the procedure part. do you nbom feel comfortable with the methods used and the outstanding results? you opinion. thanks.