pest control, treatment, pesticides, natural remedies, etc.

by nobugsonme on July 13, 2007

To find out who’s responsible for paying for treatment, see the FAQs on legal issues and landlords.

Do I have to tell my landlord / co-op board / condo association / residents of attached house next door?

How do you say/write “bed bug” in Chinese? Arabic? Spanish? Dutch? And 27 other languages (so far)? (includes link to multi-lingual bed bug warning sign)

How do I prepare for my Pest Control Operator’s visit / for treatment? How do I deal with my stuff during treatment? For how to deal with stuff, you may also want to read the Packtite FAQ.

I have had regular PCO treatment a number of times, and I still have bed bugs. Should I give up?

Our landlord is not dealing with this problem. I know others in my building are affected. How can I organize my fellow tenants to pressure our landlord to get rid of the problem?

Where can I read about other’s bed bug infestations and what they’re doing? Where can I share my horror story or ask questions about a bed bug problem? You can do this in the forums. Read or comment on the archived Tales of Bed Bug Woe by clicking here.

Specific Methods

How to kill bed bugs with steam

What is diatomaceous earth (DE)? Should I use it?

What is Vikane gas treatment? Should I use it?

Aren’t there any natural remedies for bed bugs? Will lavender oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, sweet rice, thyme, talcum powder, or boric acid kill bed bugs, repel them, or keep them from biting me?

Where can I buy DE, mattress encasements, Kleen Free, ziploc XL bags, etc.? Click here to see a number of products recommended by Bedbuggers.