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Comment on What do you wish people knew about bed bugs? by nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:25:53 +0000

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Comment on Bed bugs continue to multiply in Winnipeg by nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:32:26 +0000

-5 degrees C (+23 F) is not very cold.

Michael Potter recommends O F (-18 C) for 1-2 weeks to kill all life stages.

Lou Sorkin killed bed bugs in a very cold freezer (-29 F / -34 C) in five days.

What’s more, if they’re in the car, they may be insulated by the car itself (hiding inside a seat or under a rug, for example) or by items inside the car (if any). So even if your car were to reach and stay at -18C for several weeks solid (without ever getting any warmer), they might not die. But leave them a while longer at that solid temp, to account for the potential insulation) and they probably would.

Sorry that’s not very scientific and it’s also not what you want to hear. We have a FAQ on killing bed bugs with cold temps here:

http://bedbugger.com/2007/08/04/faq-leaving-stuff-out-to-freeze-walk-in-freezers-etc-how-cold-and-how-long/

Comment on Bed bugs continue to multiply in Winnipeg by marie

marie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:37:08 +0000

I have read that bedbugs freeze (to death,I hope) at -5c or below after 5 days- is that true? Cause I would like to keep on taking my brothers & a friend to pick up their Christmas hampers, as I have been doing. I will just be picking them up at their front door & dropping them off. Will the bedbugs, in my car, freeze overnite, if there are any? Buy then it will be Dec. aprox. 10th–15. Would love an answer. Thanks, marie

Comment on Bed bugs and furniture rentals: a risky business by Friday Link Roundup, 11/6 « Keeping it Simple

Friday Link Roundup, 11/6 « Keeping it Simple — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:38 +0000

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Comment on FAQ: Where can I read about bed bug lawsuits? Can you help me find a lawyer? by nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:42:06 +0000

Hi atomicbetty,

As I said to Di, we’re not lawyers and cannot give legal advice. That said, you should talk to a lawyer, you may well have a case. Good luck!

Comment on Photos by Dr. Louis Sorkin: bed bugs in a wooden bed frame, head board, and box spring by nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:39:31 +0000

Joan,

DO NOT use a fogger (bug bomb) for bed bugs. We are told they do not solve the problem and may make it worse.

Please read our FAQS for dos and don’ts, and also for tips on getting bed bugs out of suitcase and contents: http://bedbugger.com/faqs/

And come to the forums if you want to ask additional questions.

Comment on FAQ: Where can I read about bed bug lawsuits? Can you help me find a lawyer? by nobugsonme

nobugsonme — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:23 +0000

Hi Di,

We are not lawyers and can’t give legal advice.

I also do not know all the details of when bed bugs first appeared, but it can be difficult to prove how bed bugs got into a home. (Sometimes, on the other hand, it seems more obvious.) I would suggest consulting a lawyer if he is threatening to sue. Good luck and sorry you have to deal with that.

Comment on Photos by Dr. Louis Sorkin: bed bugs in a wooden bed frame, head board, and box spring by Joan

Joan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:29:04 +0000

I was on a trip, my clothes are still in the case.
Recently I have been biten on my face, legs, arms and stomach.
The bites were very itchy and red and later became to look like a blister.
Are these the bites of Bed Bugs?
I do not see any sight of them, however I purchased Bedbug & Flea Fogger and plan on doing this one room which is very small.
I have been sleeping in my living room and haven’t received any bites since.
Should I remove all my clothes from the closet and case before doing this?
SOS!
Joan

Comment on FAQ: Where can I read about bed bug lawsuits? Can you help me find a lawyer? by Di

Di — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:17 +0000

I sold a coworker on mine a couch back in April of 2009 and now in September of 2009 and he is claiming that I gave him the bed bugs witch I’ve never had and until this day thank god I don’t. I have been giving him back a $100 out of the $200 that he gave me for the couch and the only reason I gave him that money is because his harassing me at work. I live in a condominium complex wish hold 18 unites and no one in my building have them. He has now threaten to take me to court what do you think I should do? do you think he has a cease?

Comment on FAQ: Where can I read about bed bug lawsuits? Can you help me find a lawyer? by atomicbetty

atomicbetty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:27:12 +0000

Would like info about filing a lawsuit against management of condo building in New Jersey. Apparantly, infestation was well known for a long period of time. Nothing was done to prevent spread through large building. Bought condo – had inspection – no evidence and no information was given. Now, 2 years later, my condo is overtaken. Don’t know responsibility of condo management. Any thoughts?