http://bedbugger.com/forum/ Bed bug support forums en Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:56:49 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/san-francisco-311-and-bed-bugs-in-sros#post-69659 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:04:51 +0000 Nobugsonme 69659@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>New blog post on San Francisco's push to get SRO (Single Room Occupancy) tenants to call 311 about bed bugs and other problems. Notable: 73.4% of Mission SRO tenants have bed bugs.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/19/bed-bugs-in-san-francisco-sros/">Check it out.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/maryland-landlord-tells-tenants-to-toss-em#post-69579 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:40:14 +0000 Nobugsonme 69579@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/18/landlord-tells-all-tenants-to-toss-sofas-mattresses-as-bed-bug-prep/">Maryland landlord tells every tenant in building to throw out sofas and mattresses before bed bug treatment.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/200-bed-bugs-in-every-train-compartment-on-average#post-68700 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:07:33 +0000 Nobugsonme 68700@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Well, maybe. <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/03/200-bed-bugs-in-every-uk-train-compartment/"> My analysis</a> of the Daily Mail's <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1254978/The-2-000-bugs-taking-ride-train-compartment.html">gem</a> today. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dog-and-human-interest-article-in-ny-times#post-69222 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:34:14 +0000 cilecto 69222@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Interesting article of a day in the life of a canine team and the human interest side if the clients.<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/garden/11bedbug.html?8dpc" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/garden/11bedbug.html?8dpc</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ottawa-man-refuses-bed-bug-treatment-8x-finally-evicted#post-68964 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:15:38 +0000 Nobugsonme 68964@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>. . . by Ottawa's public housing. The whole building was due for treatment and eight times, this tenant refused treatment, wasn't home, changed the locks, etc.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/07/ottawa-man-refuses-bed-bug-treatment-eight-times-finally-evicted/.">More in blog post here.</a></p> <p>As I said in the post, a New Yorker wrote to me today in a situation where a neighbor a number of floors away has bed bugs and is refusing treatment. How long till they spread? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/daily-news-real-estate-article-on-studio-apartment-tenant#post-68958 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:13:23 +0000 Nobugsonme 68958@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>In the first paragraph, we learn Becky Kellam got her new studio after she fled the last one which was infested with bed bugs (note: she has her belongings gassed by Bed Bugs and Beyond).</p> <p> On the last page, we find out how much shopping she does at various NYC flea markets.</p> <p>Only the bedbuggers will connect the dots on this one...</p> <p><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/2010/03/05/2010-03-05_little_luxury_this_small_studio_lives_like_a_very_big_apartment.html">Here's the article.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/latest-bed-bug-on-a-child-at-school-story-from-ohio#post-68803 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:07:52 +0000 Nobugsonme 68803@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>This second grader had a bed bug on her in school, and the school sent her home and "cleaned" thoroughly. I have a lot of issues with this one... <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/04/bed-bug-on-ohio-second-grader-child-sent-home-school-cleaned/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/madrid-publishes-bed-bug-manual#post-68758 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:50:56 +0000 Nobugsonme 68758@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Madrid's government has declared war on bed bugs which it claims are "approaching epidemic proportions." They put out a manual to help individuals and businesses learn to detect and get rid of them.<br /> <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/04/bed-bugs-vs-madrid-the-government-takes-action/"><br /> More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/npma-members-talked-to-congress-about-bed-bugs#post-68743 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:54:48 +0000 Nobugsonme 68743@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>... in a session Monday.</p> <p>They made some pretty serious and interesting suggestions.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/03/03/pest-professionals-talk-to-legislators-about-bed-bugs/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/chicagos-wgn-morning-news-on-the-hunt-for-bed-bugs#post-68649 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:19:14 +0000 persephone86 68649@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I was actually late for work because I <strong>had</strong> to catch the "Around Town" segment on the local news this morning as they were "around town" with Affordable Canine Solutions and on the hunt for bed bugs! Video of part of the segment can be found here: </p> <p><a href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/morningnews/aroundtown/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wgntv.com/news/morningnews/aroundtown/</a></p> <p>There was a third segment where they went more in depth with info and took the dog into the bedroom that hasn't made it into the online video for some reason. But with the lack of reports in the local media, I'm just glad they used their segment normally slated for arts &#38; entertainment around the city to focus on these critters. And I'm even more elated that they used and interviewed reputable local professionals to relate the information. Plus who can resist watching such an adorable and cuddly bed bug hunter in the morning? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dayton-drug-raid-finds-bed-bugs#post-68488 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:49:37 +0000 Nobugsonme 68488@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/27/dayton-drug-raid-discovers-drugs-and-bed-bugs/">The police in this story found more than expected during a drug raid...</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/kansas-cuts-lodging-inspection-budget-completely#post-68354 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:03:37 +0000 Nobugsonme 68354@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>A woman complained of bed bugs in a Bonner Springs, KS motel a few months ago and the Kansas hotel inspectors followed up, ordering treatment.</p> <p>Now the Kansas budget has been slashed and lodging inspections are not to be funded. Inspectors won't be following up to see if bed bugs were eliminated from this hotel room.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/24/found-a-bed-bug-in-your-hotel-bed-kansas-does-not-care/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/boston-bed-bug-seminar-tues-223-at-7pm-boston-public-library-1#post-68062 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:27:42 +0000 jboyar 68062@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>This is the popular seminar given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. of Ecologic Entomology. Representatives from Boston Inspectional Services will appear with citywide update.</p> <p>IF YOU OWN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUG INFESTATIONS, OR LIVE IN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUGS, DON'T MISS THIS FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINAR. SPACE IS LIMITED.</p> <p>When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm<br /> Where: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA<br /> Cost: FREE - No solicitations of any products or services permitted.</p> <p>Many entomologists believe the resurgence of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) presents the most serious pest management challenge in decades. Apartment buildings, dormitories, hotels, hospitals, residences, offices, and shelters have all seen a dramatic rise in bed bug infestations. Armed with limited resources, pest management companies have their hands full, with some companies reporting bed bug treatments occupying the largest segment of their business.</p> <p>This seminar tells the story of where these parasites came from, why they disappeared for so long, and where things are headed.</p> <p>Topics covered:<br /> • The origin of bed bugs<br /> • History of bed bugs &#38; pesticides<br /> • Anatomy of the bed bug<br /> • Biology &#38; Ecology of bed bugs<br /> • Injury &#38; Damage caused by bed bugs<br /> • Symptoms of bed bugs<br /> • How to identify &#38; inspect for bed bugs<br /> • Treatment for bed bugs<br /> • Do I have to throw my furniture away?<br /> • Documentation<br /> • Pesticides available to battle bed bugs<br /> • Why treatments fail<br /> • Common issues/problems that thwart control<br /> • Owners responsibility vs. tenants responsibility<br /> • Chemical resistance<br /> • Fraudulent products, services, and claims<br /> • Canine Scent Detection<br /> • New technologies<br /> • How to protect yourself from bringing them home<br /> • More</p> <p>The program is given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. who is a certified entomologist and certified PCO for more than 28 years. He has trained hundreds of Property Managers, Health officials, and medical professionals in the New England area about the bed bug epidemic. NO solicitations for any products or services is allowed.</p> <p>Program is sponsored by Ecologic Entomology, Boston, MA. More info: <a href="mailto:Info@ecologicentomology.com">Info@ecologicentomology.com</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/how-to-spread-bed-bugs-quickly#post-68129 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:08:13 +0000 Nobugsonme 68129@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/20/spread-bed-bugs-quickly-ask-me-how/">Spread bed bugs quickly. Ask me how!</a></p> <p>We have seen stories of people who spread bed bugs knowingly by garage sales and Craigslist before, but given what lengths folks around here go to to avoid spreading bed bugs, it always shocks me. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/youve-never-seen-anything-like-this-before#post-68079 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:34:13 +0000 Nobugsonme 68079@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Check out <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/20/a-different-kind-of-bed-bug-story/">my blog post</a> on Molly McAleer's <a href="http://www.theawl.com/2010/02/bed-bugs-is-no-one-safe">new bed bug story in The AWL</a>.</p> <p>It's <em>different.</em> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ny-press-article-on-pest-techs-practices#post-67926 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:11:38 +0000 Nobugsonme 67926@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I would be interested if any pest control pros would read and comment on <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/17/ny-press-spreads-some-bad-ideas-about-bed-bug-treatment/">this article</a>, about a story from NY Press about a pest tech. (I encourage you to comment on the blog post directly if you feel inclined, as more people will see it there.)</p> <p>I am concerned that readers may get ideas about how to use some of the products described.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/brickunderground-has-a-new-story-on-avoiding-bed-bugs-in-secondhand-items#post-67981 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:33:31 +0000 Nobugsonme 67981@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://brickunderground.com/blog/2010/01/care_for_some_bed_bugs_with_your_thrift_store_purchase">Here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/free-bed-bug-seminar-in-boston-ma-22310-22311#post-67864 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:15:33 +0000 jboyar 67864@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>This is the popular seminar given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. of Ecologic Entomology. Representatives from Boston Inspectional Services expected to appear with citywide update.</p> <p>IF YOU OWN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUG INFESTATIONS, OR LIVE IN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUGS, DON'T MISS THIS FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINAR. SPACE IS LIMITED.</p> <p>When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm<br /> Where: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA<br /> Cost: FREE - No solicitations of any products or services permitted.</p> <p>Many entomologists believe the resurgence of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) presents the most serious pest management challenge in decades. Apartment buildings, dormitories, hotels, hospitals, residences, offices, and shelters have all seen a dramatic rise in bed bug infestations. Armed with limited resources, pest management companies have their hands full, with some companies reporting bed bug treatments occupying the largest segment of their business.</p> <p>This seminar tells the story of where these parasites came from, why they disappeared for so long, and where things are headed.</p> <p>Topics covered:<br /> • The origin of bed bugs<br /> • History of bed bugs &#38; pesticides<br /> • Anatomy of the bed bug<br /> • Biology &#38; Ecology of bed bugs<br /> • Injury &#38; Damage caused by bed bugs<br /> • Symptoms of bed bugs<br /> • How to identify &#38; inspect for bed bugs<br /> • Treatment for bed bugs<br /> • Do I have to throw my furniture away?<br /> • Documentation<br /> • Pesticides available to battle bed bugs<br /> • Why treatments fail<br /> • Common issues/problems that thwart control<br /> • Owners responsibility vs. tenants responsibility<br /> • Chemical resistance<br /> • Fraudulent products, services, and claims<br /> • Canine Scent Detection<br /> • New technologies<br /> • How to protect yourself from bringing them home<br /> • More</p> <p>The program is given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. who is a certified entomologist and certified PCO for more than 28 years. He has trained hundreds of Property Managers, Health officials, and medical professionals in the New England area about the bed bug epidemic. NO solicitations for any products or services is allowed.</p> <p>Program is sponsored by Ecologic Entomology, Boston, MA. More info: <a href="mailto:Info@ecologicentomology.com">Info@ecologicentomology.com</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bbs-038-the-chicago-transit-authority#post-67887 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:37:52 +0000 persephone86 67887@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>After reading Emmm's previous post about seeing a bed bug on public transit, I decided to look up bed bugs and the CTA for those in Chicago. If you are like me, you rely on public transit daily. Found one article from the Redeye about the measures the CTA takes regarding the cleaning of public transport. Article is from May 2009 and addresses the Red Line (the most heavily populated train line) and touches upon the rise of infestations on the North Side:</p> <p><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2009/05/cta-no-bed-bugs-on-the-red-line.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2009/05/cta-no-bed-bugs-on-the-red-line.html</a> </p> <p>Now, while I want to believe the CTA about not seeing a bed bug on the trains, I don't quite believe them. They behave like politicians and hate admitting to bad things. However, it does make me feel better to know that they do appear to have some protocols in place for deep cleaning and extermination inspections. Let's hope these didn't get tossed out with the doomsday budget cuts recently...</p> <p>On a sidenote, even though the date had passed (it was January 21st), I discovered that Clark &#38; Devon Hardware in Edgewater held a bb class/seminar led by a BB PCO for what appears to be property owners and PCO's to discuss bb elimination strategies in buildings. I will be moving back to this neighborhood in a few months and am glad to see that someone in that area is being proactive in community education about them! YAY! I have heard diddly squat from the community businesses or administration in Lakeview about them and it's a rising problem here and quite scary considering the amount of large high rises in the neighborhood. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/at-least-one-olympian-bitten-by-bed-bugs-so-far#post-67711 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:46:25 +0000 Nobugsonme 67711@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/13/at-least-one-olympian-suffering-bed-bug-bites/">The Vancouver Games just started and one Canadian Olympian is itching at the starting post.</a> And of course, the press is missing the point. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-in-nyc-access-a-ride-offices-for-over-a-year#post-62598 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:54 +0000 Nobugsonme 62598@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/19/access-a-ride-offices-in-long-island-city-infested-with-bed-bugs/">This story is breaking today.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/tormented-by-bed-bugs-in-toronto#post-67684 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:30:32 +0000 torontojourno 67684@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I'm a masters of journalism student at Ryerson University in Toronto. I'm the head of a team doing an investigative documentary on the bed bug invasion in Toronto. The reason I'm so passionate about this story is because I've personally lived in student residences and apartments with a serious infestation problems. This problem has gotten WAY out of hand. Send a message - get things changed! If you've been tormented by bed bugs in this city I'd love to hear your story.</p> <p>Email me at <a href="mailto:cmiya@ryerson.ca">cmiya@ryerson.ca</a></p> <p>Thanks everyone and good luck!</p> <p>- Chelsea </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/isabella-rossellinis-newest-project#post-67524 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:16:08 +0000 Nobugsonme 67524@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>"Seduce Me" includes an episode where the actress "acts out" "bed bug seduction rituals."</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/09/in-case-you-have-not-heard-enough-about-traumatic-insemination/">More here.</a></p> <p>Apparently I am the only one bored with traumatic insemination... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/nyc-dept-of-health-revamps-bed-bug-info#post-67494 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:40:23 +0000 Nobugsonme 67494@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/02/09/nyc-department-of-health-revamps-its-bed-bug-information/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/def-jams-offices-allegedly-closed-due-to-bed-bugs#post-66057 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:01:39 +0000 Nobugsonme 66057@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://gyantunplugged.com/uncategorized/warning-def-jam-is-infested-literally/">This blogger claims his sources told him so. </a></p> <p>And it's <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/16/def-jams-nyc-offices-allegedly-closed-due-to-bed-bugs/">apparently in Worldwide Plaza, the same building as some other high profile bed bug cases in offices.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-in-the-onion#post-66785 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:48:28 +0000 Nobugsonme 66785@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/exterminator_kind_of">A first?</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/another-nytimes-neediest-cases-story-involving-bed-bugs#post-66783 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:32:03 +0000 Nobugsonme 66783@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/27/nytimes-neediest-cases-fund-helps-another-family-with-bed-bugs/">More here.</a></p> <p>good night! </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/new-bed-bug-report-in-toronto-not-good-news#post-61939 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:02:03 +0000 Nobugsonme 61939@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>But what do you expect? <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/09/bed-bugs-are-back-and-were-not-ready-sean-meagher-tells-toronto/">Links to articles and video here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/mystery-insect-bites-in-the-workplace#post-66775 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:14:11 +0000 Nobugsonme 66775@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/27/mystery-bug-bites-in-the-workplace/">New blog post -- check it out!</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/creepy-ddt-infused-disney-wallpaper-1947#post-66639 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:27:24 +0000 Nobugsonme 66639@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/25/protect-your-children-creepy-ddt-infused-wallpaper-circa-1947/">Check it.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/article-about-psu-students-in-off-campus-rentals#post-65952 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:45:59 +0000 Nobugsonme 65952@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/14/portland-state-university-students-vs-bed-bugs-and-landlord/">Taking legal action over bed bug costs at their building which is allegedly mismanaging bed bug treatment.</a> </p> <p>Particularly lovely: the student who moved out due to bed bug-induced anphylactic shock cannot get her possessions until she pays to break the lease. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/human-bed-warmers#post-66354 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:38:16 +0000 Nobugsonme 66354@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>You're going to LOVE this.</p> <p>Holiday Inn is offering a new service where people come and "warm your bed up" for you before you sleep in it.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/21/human-bed-warmers-bedbugs/.">More details and complaining here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/new-yorkers-come-to-lou-sorkin-bed-bug-event-on-120-weds#post-65903 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:15:02 +0000 Nobugsonme 65903@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Lou Sorkin has invited us all to the upcoming NYENTSOC meeting on bed bugs, where Lou and others will be speaking on 1/20 Weds. <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/13/invitation-to-nyentsoc-public-meeting-about-bed-bugs-1202010/"><strong>More details here.</strong></a></p> <p>To give a bit of background -- Lou has organized these meetings in the past. I believe there were three on bed bugs back in 2006. That was at a time when there really weren't any educational seminars in NYC on bed bugs. Even though the city has tried its hand at bed bug seminars, trust me -- an event where Lou Sorkin is speaking is going to be on a much higher (and infinitely better-informed) plane.</p> <p>Some Bedbuggers went back in 2006 and heartily recommended the NYENTSOC events. Lou organized a large auditorium this time so there would be lots of room for everyone who wants to come.</p> <p>I also think Lou understands well that Bedbuggers can learn from information pest management pros and entomologists have, and that it works the other way around also -- the pros need to hear from people with bed bugs. There will be additional speakers on a variety of bed bug related topics, TBA. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-on-abc-7-news-in-nyc-tonight-11110#post-65730 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:15:29 +0000 Nobugsonme 65730@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>But be warned, they may simply be encouraging people to rush in with the dry ice monitor, <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news&#38;id=7212485">suggested by the last statement in Bill Ritter's blog post for today</a>:</p> <p><blockquote> ... my only advice to Nina Pineda, who tonight replaces the recently retired and much loved and respected Tappy Phillips as the on-air quarterback of the "7 On Your Side" consumer reporting franchise, is that one cannot replace a legend. One can merely succeed her.</p> <p>Nina is a worthy choice for the job. She's competitive and compassionate, persistent and passionate, curious and caring. In other words, all the traits one needs to be a successful reporter, and a certainly a reporter in this beat.</p> <p>Her first segment for our 11 o'clock newscast is likely to give some the creeps. Bed Bugs. But Nina tonight doesn't talk so much about the problem as she presents a solution.</p> <p>Bed Bugs have mushroomed as a big bugaboo (sorry) in New York City. <strong>Now, Nina discovers a do-it-yourself remedy, for less than $20!</strong> </blockquote></p> <p>I may be wrong, but there have been a lot of articles along these lines lately. Unfortunately, if I am right, they are touting as a "remedy" what is at best a tool for determining if there's a problem. (At worst, in the wrong hands, it may be hazardous.) </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/free-bed-bug-seminar-in-boston-ma-22310#post-66060 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:53:08 +0000 jboyar 66060@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>This is the popular seminar given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. of Ecologic Entomology. Representatives from Boston Inspectional Services expected to appear with citywide update.</p> <p>IF YOU OWN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUG INFESTATIONS, OR LIVE IN BUILDINGS WITH BED BUGS, DON'T MISS THIS FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINAR. SPACE IS LIMITED. </p> <p>When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm<br /> Where: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA<br /> Cost: FREE - No solicitations of any products or services permitted.</p> <p>Many entomologists believe the resurgence of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius) presents the most serious pest management challenge in decades. Apartment buildings, dormitories, hotels, hospitals, residences, offices, and shelters have all seen a dramatic rise in bed bug infestations. Armed with limited resources, pest management companies have their hands full, with some companies reporting bed bug treatments occupying the largest segment of their business. </p> <p>This seminar tells the story of where these parasites came from, why they disappeared for so long, and where things are headed. </p> <p>Topics covered:<br /> • The origin of bed bugs<br /> • History of bed bugs &#38; pesticides<br /> • Anatomy of the bed bug<br /> • Biology &#38; Ecology of bed bugs<br /> • Injury &#38; Damage caused by bed bugs<br /> • Symptoms of bed bugs<br /> • How to identify &#38; inspect for bed bugs<br /> • Treatment for bed bugs<br /> • Do I have to throw my furniture away?<br /> • Documentation<br /> • Pesticides available to battle bed bugs<br /> • Why treatments fail<br /> • Common issues/problems that thwart control<br /> • Owners responsibility vs. tenants responsibility<br /> • Chemical resistance<br /> • Fraudulent products, services, and claims<br /> • Canine Scent Detection<br /> • New technologies<br /> • How to protect yourself from bringing them home<br /> • More</p> <p>The program is given by Jonathan Boyar, A.C.E. who is a certified entomologist and certified PCO for more than 28 years. He has trained hundreds of Property Managers, Health officials, and medical professionals in the New England area about the bed bug epidemic. NO solicitations for any products or services is allowed. </p> <p>Program is sponsored by Ecologic Entomology, Boston, MA. More info: <a href="mailto:Info@ecologicentomology.com">Info@ecologicentomology.com</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/if-you-lived-in-western-australia#post-66015 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:45:04 +0000 Nobugsonme 66015@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/15/western-australia-dept-of-health-warns-populace-about-bed-bugs/">Your government would be <em>warning you</em> about bed bugs.<br /> </a><br /> The <em>health</em> dept., no less.</p> <p>Imagine that! </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/seattle-housing-authority-people-can-isolate-the-bed-and-live-with-bed-bugs#post-65972 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:57:08 +0000 Nobugsonme 65972@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I was impressed with them a year ago when they got a bed bug k9 AND invested in some thermal equipement. But the recent article from the Stranger suggests they're floundering due to lack of funds. And not being funded is one thing; giving up on eliminating bed bugs is another.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/14/seattle-housing-authoritys-bed-bug-treatment-fail/">Check this post out.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/a-man-a-ships-cabin-some-bed-bugs-and-a-lot-of-corporate-bs#post-65759 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:44:04 +0000 Nobugsonme 65759@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/11/bed-bug-cruise-surprise/">Bed bugs on a cruise ship.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugger-contest#post-65274 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:53:49 +0000 Nobugsonme 65274@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>There's a contest this week on Bedbugger. It starts now (1/4/2010) and ends Thursday 1/7/2010 at midnight EST.</p> <p>You need to read the rules on <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/04/contest-win-a-set-of-protect-a-bed-encasements/">this post on the blog end of Bedbugger</a>, and login <strong>there</strong> and leave a comment <strong>there</strong> in order to enter. Please read the rules and information carefully.</p> <p><strong>Note: if you have a forums account, please do not start a new account. The account you have on the forums WILL work on the blog end of the site. You simply have to login again over there.</strong></p> <p>Comments on <strong>this</strong> thread (below) will <strong>NOT </strong>be counted as entries. However, you may write a response below to ask a question not answered in the contest post, or otherwise discuss the contest (since discussion is not allowed on the actual contest comments thread <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/04/contest-win-a-set-of-protect-a-bed-encasements/">here</a>.)</p> <p>Again, responding to this thread (below) <strong>does NOT </strong>constitute an entry. </p> <p>Although normally "bumping" is annoying, feel free to bump this post as often as you like. (I think people are more likely to see it if it isn't in the "green stickies.") </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/kingston-on-affordable-housing-provider-pleads-for-bed-bug-assistance#post-65516 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:59:10 +0000 Nobugsonme 65516@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/07/la-la-la-la-la-la-bed-bugs-are-a-health-problem-la-la-la/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/minneapolis-public-housing-authority-using-thermal#post-65194 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:38:47 +0000 Nobugsonme 65194@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2010/01/02/minneapolis-public-housing-authority-is-using-thermal-methods-to-kill-bed-bugs/">Wow! <em>More here.</em></a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/how-not-to-deal-with-hotel-bed-bug-complaints#post-64998 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:31:54 +0000 Nobugsonme 64998@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/28/into-every-hotel-a-bed-bug-will-creep/">A news video from Oz and some suggestions for the hotel manager.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-on-a038e-show-hoarders-tonight-1221#post-64492 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:33:40 +0000 Nobugsonme 64492@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/21/hoarders-features-bed-bugs-tonight/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/new-youtube-clip#post-64470 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:53:03 +0000 bed-bugscouk 64470@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hi, </p> <p>Long standing viewers may recall a radio interview I gave earlier this year which turned out to be a relaxed and informative way to get the basic information and message out there. Since its broadcast I have asked a team of artists to do some work to turn the audio file into an animated slide show to illustrate the key points.</p> <p>It arrived as a final version today and I have uploaded it to YouTube here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmxSKeaBwjE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmxSKeaBwjE</a></p> <p>Hope it helps people to explain some of the basics to friends, family and colleagues.</p> <p>David Cain<br /> Bed Bugs Limited </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/cheap-effective-diy-active-bed-bug-monitor#post-64495 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:03:47 +0000 Nobugsonme 64495@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Developed by Rutgers researcher Wan-Tien Tsai. <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/21/effective-cheap-diy-active-bed-bug-monitor/">More details and links here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/how-not-to-file-a-bed-bug-complaint#post-64367 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:21:50 +0000 Nobugsonme 64367@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/19/from-the-bizarre-bed-bug-complaints-file/">You'll love this story.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbug-treatment-saga-in-morristown-apartment-complex#post-62163 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:38 +0000 Bugbitten Meg 62163@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>with frustrations mounting all around, by the looks of it...</p> <p><a href="http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091112/COMMUNITIES/91111060/Officials-We-d-fix-bedbug-issue-but-..." rel="nofollow">http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091112/COMMUNITIES/91111060/Officials-We-d-fix-bedbug-issue-but-...</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/stupid-bed-bug-policies#post-64241 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:49:39 +0000 Nobugsonme 64241@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Lewiston Housing Authority (Lewiston, Maine) tells tenants to find and catch a bed bug body sample (dead or alive) before they will have anyone come in, even to inspect.</p> <p>I wonder how much money they could save by doing this differently and identifying and treating infestations promptly.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/16/lewiston-housing-authority-catch-a-bed-bug-and-then-well-help-you/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/torontoists-heroes-and-villains-contest#post-64279 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:46:05 +0000 Nobugsonme 64279@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Torontoist has a Heroes and Villains of 2009 contest, and bed bugs are in the running. <a href="http://torontoist.com/2009/12/heroes_and_villains_2009_villains.php?gallery0Pic=2">Torontoist's article on bed bugs</a> and <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/17/will-bed-bugs-be-torontoists-supervillain-of-2009/">more from Bedbugger.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bug-charity#post-63512 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:46:53 +0000 JWhiteBBCTV 63512@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Below is a news release that we sent out last week. I thought everyone should be aware. If you know of anybody in the NY City, NJ, Philadelphia metro area, Buffalo or Chicagoland area looking for charitable service (they have to be in need, not just someone looking for free service) please tell them to apply because we do have participating companies in these areas. They need to apply ASAP as time is running out! Thanks.</p> <p>Nationwide Charitable Holiday Bed Bug Program<br /> Bed Bug Central coordinates local pest management firms to create a nationwide charitable bed bug program </p> <p>LAWRENCE, NJ—For two Saturdays in December, Bed Bug Central will coordinate with local pest control companies to provide free charitable bed bug services for those in need who are suffering from bed bug infestations and do not have the means to improve their situation this holiday season. </p> <p>The charity program is titled, “Take the Bite Out of the Holidays” and Bed Bug Central has partnered with several pest management firms, which have been approved for bedbugFREE membership, to donate charitable bed bug treatments. </p> <p>By coordinating with companies across the nation, Bed Bug Central will make the holiday program a national event. The goal of the program is to encourage businesses across the nation to give back to the communities they service. </p> <p>“Bed bugs can be very expensive to eliminate. This holiday season we wanted to give back to the community and provide some relief to those in need so that they can use their money to create a happier holiday without the frustration of dealing with bed bugs,” said Jeff White research entomologist and the visionary behind the holiday charity. </p> <p>Applications are currently being accepted. For more information or to apply visit Bed Bug Central at <a href="http://www.bedbugcentral.com/holidays" rel="nofollow">www.bedbugcentral.com/holidays</a> or call 609-799-1300.</p> <p>Recipients will be announced on Dec. 5th and 10th. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/nycs-bestapps-contest-show-us-the-bed-bug-data#post-64223 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:36:34 +0000 Nobugsonme 64223@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/15/nycs-best-app-contest-wheres-the-bed-bug-transparency/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/nyc-environmental-health-tracking-portal#post-64101 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:36:37 +0000 Nobugsonme 64101@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>The new NYC Environmental Health Tracking Portal can be used to track roach, mouse, and rat infestations in NYC. But not bed bugs.</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/12/nycs-environmental-health-tracking-portal-mum-on-bed-bugs/">More here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/mcsweeneys-on-bed-bugs-again-4#post-63785 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:00:44 +0000 Nobugsonme 63785@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>And this one's on a forum favorite topic: bed bugs in literature, tv, etc.</p> <p>Here's <a href="http://www.mcsweeneys.net/links/bedbugs/bedbugs4.html">the McSweeney's article by Alan Good.</a></p> <p>Here's <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/12/07/bed-bugs-in-literature-television-etc-mcsweeneys-on-bed-bugs-4/">my post about it.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-are-going-to-school#post-63535 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:06:05 +0000 Doc 63535@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Bed Bugs are on the rise in schools. An exact number of infestations can’t be determined, but the bed bug problems have gotten worse and infestations are becoming more common.</p> <p>Last week in New York, P.S. 163 (an Upper West Side school) had bed bugs again!! There have been repeated outbreaks during the latest school year. A growing number of schools across the country are dealing unsuccessfully with the bed bug problem. The bed bugs come into schools from infested homes on children’s clothing etc.</p> <p>In hopes to reduce the costly extermination fees, the PTA and teachers bought bags so students and teachers can protect their belongings.</p> <p>For more information visit: <a href="http://www.organicpestcontrolmichigan.com/askthedoc/">Doc's Blog</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/on-london-radio-again-this-morning#post-62766 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:47:22 +0000 bed-bugscouk 62766@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Another normal Saturday morning, woken up by a radio researcher asking to have a chat about bed bugs on air and hour or so later.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00541w6/Vanessa_Feltz_21_11_2009/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00541w6/Vanessa_Feltz_21_11_2009/</a></p> <p>2:36:16 in</p> <p>Nothing earth shattering about the information for seasoned bed buggers but its all about getting the message out there.</p> <p>Look and avoid is much better than suffering.</p> <p>I will be doing another podcast session later int he day and will post the link when its online.</p> <p>David Cain<br /> Bed Bugs Limited </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/pestworld-vegas-a-report-would-be-nice#post-62418 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:46 +0000 bait 62418@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I was hoping to get new and additional information from the experts who attended Pestworld Vegas (2009). All I've found so far was chit chat about hotel rooms. </p> <p>Does anyone have anything to report? </p> <p>The recent NYC seminar with Drs. Potter and Miller was pretty well covered, and I appreciate that, Nobugs. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dini-miller-and-michael-potter-talking-about-bed-bug-related-issues#post-62220 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:29 +0000 Nobugsonme 62220@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/13/footage-from-the-recent-new-york-pest-expo-bed-bug-edition/">Check out the footage here from the NYC Pest Expo: Bed Bug Edition.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/one-suspected-bed-bug-bite-five-schools-searched-2-homes-treated#post-62179 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:28:52 +0000 Nobugsonme 62179@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>One girl has a suspected bite.<br /> Six girls have their five schools, classrooms, buses inspected.<br /> Two homes treated for bed bugs. Was there evidence?</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/13/hazleton-area-school-district-goes-bed-bug-wild/">I suspect we have not got the whole story here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/announcing-the-launch-of-a-new-project#post-62060 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:37:02 +0000 bed-bugscouk 62060@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hi Everyone, </p> <p>I am pleased to announce a new project that I am working on called:</p> <p>Bed Bug Aware </p> <p>This will be the second literary installment in the clear and commonsense bed bug series I have been working on and should be available at the start of 2010.</p> <p>The new book will focus on the hospitality industry and what steps they can take to tackle the issue of bed bugs. Although not strictly relevant to this audience there is some overlap and advanced bedbugger have a lot of insight to share.</p> <p>If there is anyone with a product that you think should be included in the reviews let me know, I am writing to all the suppliers in the next few days.</p> <p>The associated website <a href="http://www.BedBugAware.com" rel="nofollow">www.BedBugAware.com</a> is being worked on in tandem and just like BedBugBeware.com will be used to post some of the latest information as and when it is available between versions of the book.</p> <p>Please let me know if you have specific issues that you would like to see addressed in the book.</p> <p>Regards, </p> <p>David Cain<br /> Bed Bugs Limited </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/snoopscom#post-61891 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:15:32 +0000 watkinsnewan 61891@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/rooney5.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/rooney5.asp</a><br /> Came across this while researching something else....<br /> Thought you might find it interesting..<br /> Any thoughts.. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/msn-don%e2%80%99t-fall-for-these-10-crazy-landlord-claims#post-61870 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:16:23 +0000 cilecto 61870@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>MSN Article of some interest to bedbuggers<br /> Article covers common landlord dodges and counter-arguments including "I can't afford to" and "no one else complains"</p> <p><blockquote>Don’t fall for these 10 crazy landlord claims<br /> Your landlord has a legal obligation to you and to the rental agreement you both signed. Learn about some of the false claims a landlord may make – and the truth behind them.</p> <p><a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22462661&#38;page=0" rel="nofollow">http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22462661&#38;page=0</a><br /> </blockquote> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/upcoming-bed-bug-education-in-chicago-boston-for-hospitalityproperty-mgmtetc#post-61568 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:12:29 +0000 Nobugsonme 61568@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>These two are a bit different, but they're for people who manage properties, residences, etc. (Could not fit something which made more sense in the title bar!)</p> <p>See:</p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/03/bed-bug-educational-event-in-chicago/">Chicago 12/2</a></p> <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/11/03/bed-bug-educational-event-in-the-boston-area/">Boston 11/17</a></p> <p>These are not for the general public, but I know some of you will fit into those categories or know someone who does, someone who needs a bed bug education or a bed bug plan... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/toronto-public-health-bedbug-survey#post-61360 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:54:20 +0000 BugsInTO 61360@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hi - Any fellow Torontonians - Toronto Public Health has a voluntary anonymous survey you can fill out about your bedbug experience. </p> <p><a href="http://www.toronto.ca/health/bedbugs/survey.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.toronto.ca/health/bedbugs/survey.htm</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-to-be-on-rachel-ray-friday#post-60278 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:48:57 +0000 Nobugsonme 60278@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/17/rachel-ray-to-feature-bed-bug-segment-on-friday/">Crank up those DVRs...</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/another-alleged-bed-bugs-in-rental-furniture-claim#post-61258 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:48:11 +0000 Nobugsonme 61258@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/31/bed-bugs-claimed-to-come-from-furniture-rentals-in-nashville-part-2/">In Nashville.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/cambridge-mass-city-council-trying-to-do-more-to-address-bed-bugs#post-60981 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:45:34 +0000 Nobugsonme 60981@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/27/cambridge-massachusetts-city-council-to-look-into-making-bed-bug-costs-more-affordable/">Check it out.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/nyc-dohmh-tells-fox-about-bed-bug-complaint-pertaining-to-movie-theater#post-60708 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:53:15 +0000 Nobugsonme 60708@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/24/nyc-department-of-health-tells-press-about-movie-theater-bed-bug-complaint/">Check this out!</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/pro-active-bed-bug-response-from-nyc-offices#post-60630 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:52:09 +0000 Nobugsonme 60630@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/23/agencyspy-reports-there-may-be-bed-bugs-at-mediavest/">See this post.<br /> </a><br /> AgencySpy reports a *possible* bed bug infestation at NYC firm MediaVest -- some companies <em>seem </em>to be reacting more swiftly to suspected bed bug cases, even without a bed bug sighting. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-in-mcsweeneys#post-58335 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:18:50 +0000 Nobugsonme 58335@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/09/16/bed-bugs-hit-mcsweeneys/">Bed bugs in McSweeney's latest issue.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/number-one-location-for-bedbugs-your-local-laundromat-due-to-homelessness#post-59682 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:47:41 +0000 bedbug nation 59682@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Bedbugs Seen: my local laundromats. Several times. Response by laundromat? Wipe machine. Response by Health Authorities? Unfortunately, is impossible to monitor. The dryer will kill them.</p> <p>Your number one protection against bedbugs? Your own washer/dryer.</p> <p>The problem I've seen is the homeless in my laundromat, using the various facilities and not having anything "cleaned" afterward. These poor people sleep on the street, and I have seen more times than I can count them coming in to use the dryers for their wet bedding, while they also put possessions from their shopping carts into the laundromat wheely carts that are used for clean laundry, carts that are NOT cleaned after they do so. I have never seen the laundromat wipe out a dryer or clean a cart after a homeless person has used it. And right afterward, I have witnessed people putting their clean laundry into these same carts, including the laundromat itself, for its drop-off service. (The laundromat also sorts any dirty laundry they receive in these carts).</p> <p>This laundromat accepts drop-off service for multi-millionaires. This is a laundromat where houses sell for between 1 million and 13 million. There is no better one. I've looked, and there are bedbugs in other ones, too (I saw 5 machines at one laundromat with the bugs on top). I've used this laundromat for 15 years and this only started in the last few years - with the homelessness. </p> <p>When I first moved to this neighborhood, there were NO homeless. Unfortunately, the rising cost of housing, as well as the closing of Mental Health institutions has meant many living on the streets. Then, the city enacted some bylaws that meant that these homeless people got ticketed for begging. Once they got several tickets, they were no longer allowed to be in the downtown core, or use the shelters there. This meant they moved into the suburbs where they currently sleep in doorways - and also, at the local youth hostels. (Note: be concerned about staying in a hostel for this reason).</p> <p>This is what people should be worried about when doing laundry at a laundromat. With what I have witnessed I would ABSOLUTELY recommend NEVER dropping your laundry off!! IF you want to lessen your chance of bugs: DO NOT PUT YOUR CLEAN LAUNDRY INTO THE WHEELY BASKETS. DO NOT FOLD YOUR LAUNDRY ON TOP OF WASHERS (that's where I've seen bugs). DO NOT FOLD ON THE COMMON AREAS, where people store their dirty bags. Don't let people sort their dirty laundry on top of the washing machines you have your clean clothes in. (Tell them you have bugs - it's the ONLY way to stop people from doing this. Unfortunately, people get very offended when you ask - but you have to protect yourself.). </p> <p>I've developed a good method of doing laundry to not bring bugs home:</p> <p>You need: several rubbermaid containers &#38; pillow cases. What you want to do is pre-sort your laundry before you get there, into the pillowcases. Put the laundry in the pillowcase directly into the washers, including the pillowcases. Don't sort there. Make sure you wipe down the containers as well as your washing machines, as the bugs hide at the top. When the washer is done, put wet clothing DIRECTLY into the container to take to the dryer. DO NOT USE THE BASKETS!!! Then, fold directly from the dryer into a pillowcase inside your container. Once you arrive home, leave the containers in the hall, pull out the pillowcases. Remove your outdoor pants and shirts before taking the clothing into your bedroom, put these in a plastic bag. Once you have put away the laundry, either vacuum the containers or put them in your shower and hose down. Vaccuum your front entrance way. Shower. Vacuum your car regularly, shake off your coat/shoes after driving your car, leave them at your entrance, do not put them in your bedroom.</p> <p>This may seem a tad obsessive. But historically, people have been battling the bedbug for centuries, with or without pest control. In Victorian times, households would not allow their live-in staff to come into the house with any of their own bedding or clothing, as they knew it would infest the entire house. Likewise, sailing ships would not allow sailors to bring bedding and used hammocks as an alternative to dissuade bugs.</p> <p>I've been looking for a new apartment, and I've noticed that the only buildings that don't have bedbugs are the ones that have insuite laundry. Even if the building is next to a building on the Bedbug Registry, the building has insuite laundry - and doesn't have them. I truly believe this is the number one way to not get bugs, other than using the method I've described above.</p> <p>Note: you could also be risking your clothing if you are dropping off drycleaning at a laundromat. The same people handling the laundry also handle your drycleaning. I think it's important to look at the living conditions of the people doing so, and you will know if there is any risk.... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/decluttering-and-the-bed-bug-induced-trip-down-memory-lane#post-60263 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:26:22 +0000 Nobugsonme 60263@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/17/theresa-braines-bed-bug-induced-trip-down-memory-lane/">Check out this post.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/in-or-near-philadelphia#post-60142 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:49:12 +0000 Nobugsonme 60142@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Check out Dr. Changlu Wang's educational session on bed bugs next week (10/21/09). <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/14/philadelphia-school-and-community-ipm-educational-session-on-bed-bugs-102109/">Details here.</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/awful-story-of-bed-bugs-in-richmond-california#post-57641 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:47:12 +0000 Nobugsonme 57641@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>See: <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/09/08/bed-bugs-bite-in-richmond-california-public-housing-development/" rel="nofollow">http://bedbugger.com/2009/09/08/bed-bugs-bite-in-richmond-california-public-housing-development/</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bugs-a-natural-disaster#post-59749 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:59:40 +0000 Nobugsonme 59749@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/10/09/bed-bugs-a-disaster-no-different-from-a-fire-brattleboro-vt-selectboard-is-told/">Check out this post on the blog,</a> and please comment there if you're inclined. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/interesting-info#post-59392 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:19:30 +0000 paulaw0919 59392@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Interesting on the progress with bed bugs with in the last 2yrs. Good that steps are finally being addressed, but I feel as in the clip with Cooper...should be taken on a National Level. (long ago for that matter)</p> <p>Hello NJ, where are you?!?!?!<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZSHUBG47ks" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZSHUBG47ks</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_an87F8laDE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_an87F8laDE</a><br /> We need to get the bed bug awareness on a National Level NOW don't ya think?</p> <p>As a parent, I fear everyday when my child comes off the school bus as to if I should "take precautions" when she comes home from school. It's a huge mental battle for me on what is "normal" and "not." In many ways it seems like we are all sitting ducks in await of another infestation as so my children can still lead a normal and happy life. From what I gather, we must go on "normally" as before we had bed bugs, even if we do get them again.....for there is no way to avoid running into bed bugs without putting yourself in a bubble. For me, single family home, many small kids...I have no landlord, no govt assistance. I know with all the activity in the home the only way out of another infestation w/o losing everything again is going to cost me $8k+ which I don't have. The final results of our last infestation was Chapt 13. But still I chose (with much fear) to live as normally as we can for the health and happiness of the family.</p> <p>We rid our infestation 2 yrs ago. What fears me most is we were least likely to get bed bugs according to what I've read. We have not traveled in over 6 yrs. We live in a single family detached house hours from the city. Our children were babies and not in school at the time. And this was 2 yrs ago.</p> <p>We got the infestation from having a close family member sit on our couch and/or stay the night. That family member hasn't traveled in over 15 yrs and barely has a social life. </p> <p>If this happened to us 2 yrs ago, how bad is the spread of bed bugs now? </p> <p>I say it's long over due time for the government to stand up on this no? </p> <p>Ok, enough of my rant..Felt good to get it out though. Thanks seeing through my eyes a bit. If God lead ya to it, he'll also get ya through it. I've been told! And it's true. </p> <p>But Please, no matter what state you live, write your local and state government, health depts, to push them to take some action. It's slow moving but as we see, it helps. It's for our children. </p>