Got Bed Bugs? Bedbugger Forums: Recent Posts

cjduke on "heat and DVDs, photos etc packing"

cjduke — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:09:49 +0000

having house heat treated next wk. really concerned that what I pack and put in garage will bring BB back into house. want to leave as much in house as possible. last night i took a dup dvd and baked it in the oven at 150 for 2 hours, when i took it out case and dvd were fine even plastic on the case. dvd played fine, that's one less worry. leaving all my books, clothes(tossed several bags full, great reason to declutter) in house going to wipe down photo albums and put in large zip locks for 18 months. any others suggestions?

Atwarwithbedbugs on "Sleepless and losing my mind over these bugs!"

Atwarwithbedbugs — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Thanks. I will keep everyone updated who reads this. Sometimes when I'm reading posts on here, I'm surprised no one writes back after a few months or so to say they no longer have BBs or haven't been bitten in a while. That's what I want to see, success stories!!!

bugtimeinnyc on "Sleepless and losing my mind over these bugs!"

bugtimeinnyc — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:46:37 +0000

Our PCO treated our entire building (3 floor building, 6 units total) and it seems like the infestation was centered on the 1st floor wall separating the front and back units. I live on the second floor and my bed is along that wall, so the BBs did become wider-spread and reached me too. (My neighbor upstairs never saw one/got bit/saw any evidence of bugs though.) After those three treatments, we were fine. ...Until I woke up this morning (about 10 months later) with a cluster of three bites on my hip...which is why I'm back on the forums. Already called the landlord though and am trying not to freak out, though I know my body and am about 95% sure of what it is. C'est la vie. Anyway... I think calling another PCO (or even shopping around) would be smart if you aren't satisfied. Instead of recommending 3 treatments though, hear them out on their plans. Most PCOs have their own "plans of action" that work for them. For example, I was freaked when mine were going to spray every three weeks because I had read that every two weeks was preferable, but our PCO knew what they were doing. Just make sure you get all the info you need from them (a timeline for treatment, what they'll be using, etc.) because that definitely helped me calm down in the beginning. And if something makes you distrustful of them, go with your gut. They should be willing to answer your questions - especially for what they'll be charging!

Atwarwithbedbugs on "Sleepless and losing my mind over these bugs!"

Atwarwithbedbugs — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:37:45 +0000

Thank you for your input. I think I may go with another company. I also think I should do 3 treatments for peace of mind. How big/small was your infestation? Did you have luck after your 3 treatments?

LBuggy on "Bed Bug ID please"

LBuggy — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:57:54 +0000

Is this a bedbug? It looks like a larva from the diagram, but less like live pictures. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95687406@N02/8750919538/" title="001 by Lbuggy1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/8750919538_e57578263d.jpg" alt="001" /></a> Thank you so much for your help. LBuggy

bugtimeinnyc on "Sleepless and losing my mind over these bugs!"

bugtimeinnyc — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:38:22 +0000

I'm not a professional (and with all of our BB experiences, our landlord has taken care of it), but I would look to another company simply because "we can come out, but eh, we don't know when" is not good enough. If you went through the PCOs plan of action and it didn't work after x amount of weeks, they need to be more proactive than that for you. They're only giving the BBs time to lay eggs and make the problem worse. The treatments do take time - last summer, mine came to spray three times over the course of about 9 weeks - but when you feel like your PCO has your back, it makes it a lot easier. Good luck!

bed-bugscouk on "fecal ID needed please"

bed-bugscouk — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:39:08 +0000

Hi, No that's not faecal it's a stain unrelated to bedbugs. If you look in the FAQ's for comparison images you will see that the best description is black dots like a felt tip bed dab. Hope that helps. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited

luna on "fecal ID needed please"

luna — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:15 +0000

<a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/photoyar.jpg/">pic 1</a> <a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/photo1kq.jpg/">pic 2</a> Hi, I've been itching like mad the past week (my legs, chest, and back)... and I've been wondering if I might have a bed bug infestation. I think I may have seen one tonight but I tried to capture it and instead squished it. I also tore apart my room.. and I found this black line running the entirety of one side of my mattress. I'm too afraid to lift it up and see what's underneath. Is this fecal matter? I read about trying to rub some off with a q-tip but it wouldn't come off. I'm feeling really anxious and scared if it is bed bugs, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Nobugsonme on "What to bag before treatment, besides clothes"

Nobugsonme — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:48 +0000

<blockquote>I am also nervous that my clothes are somehow NOT clean or that drying everything on hot for 30-40 minutes a load did not do the job... </blockquote> Generally speaking, if your clothing was dirty, then drying isn't ideal because drying dirty clothing can kind of set the dirt in. However, it should not impact on bed bug killing, so don't worry. If you pack items LOOSELY (do not stuff them in) and run dryers on hot for 30-40 minutes (if you start with dry items) , bed bugs and eggs should be killed if present. I personally would not redo those items. <blockquote>More importantly I found a HOLE on a bag today after the treatment had occurred. </blockquote> It's probably very unlikely that a bed bug got in. That said, if it will make you stop wondering and help your peace of mind, why not redo this one load? Contractor's bags (from Costco, hardware store, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, etc.) should be thicker and more sturdy than regular garbage bags, if that's what you're using. they're not expensive if bought in bulk. If tying tightly is a problem, cable ties are cheap and make a nice tight seal. Try not to worry too much. Many PMPs don't even require people to do laundry as part of prep. Yours is being cautious and that's fine but he admitted it's a light case and they probably never made it to the clothes. It's easy to make yourself crazy over these things, but try to relax. You will get through this!

bed-bugscouk on "Bed Bug ID Possible?"

bed-bugscouk — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:37 +0000

Hi, Pretty certain it's a "something in the outline shape of an insect but not an insect" the texture appears to be more mat and matted than an insect would be. Hope that helps. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited

Nobugsonme on "Bed Bug ID Possible?"

Nobugsonme — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:58:10 +0000

Not sure what it is but for the experts, here's a link to the largest size image: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95818918@N04/8748635460/sizes/k/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/95818918@N04/8748635460/sizes/k/in/photostream/</a>

Nobugsonme on "Diatomaceous Earth Questions"

Nobugsonme — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:56:21 +0000

Please read the <a href="http://bedbugger.com/faqde">DE FAQ</a> as it answers a number of your questions. DE should not be heavily applied (so "pour it everywhere" is not a good plan). The bellows duster is something some have found useful, but is not a requirement. Others use a makeup brush. Again, please read the FAQ.

Atwarwithbedbugs on "Sleepless and losing my mind over these bugs!"

Atwarwithbedbugs — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:41:00 +0000

I am new to this site and from what I've read it seems like a great site with help from experienced PCO's to people who have had these no good for nothing bugs. Here's my story... I lived in an apartment for over 2 years before I moved into my house almost 2 months ago. Two weeks after I moved into my house (which I'm renting) my boyfriend got a few bites on his back and we brushed it off as just random bites. A few days after I got a couple bites on my arm in random spots. I asked a nurse I work with if she thought they were bed bugs and she didn't think they looked like they were bed bugs. A few days after that I had about 4 bites on my lower leg and knew it was bed bugs, they had the classic line and they itched like crazy. I asked my kids if they had any itchy bites on them and they declined. I pulled my bed apart and found nothing. Another few days goes by and I was reading online about these suckers. As I was reading the signs of having them, I suddenly remembered about a month before we moved out of the apartment I remember washing my sons' bed sheets and found small blood stains. I jumped off the couch and went to take a look at my oldest son's mattress and was horrified. I found quite a few hanging out on the corners of the mattress and saw all that black fecal stuff I was reading about. I then went into my other son's room and his had them as we'll, but not as bad as my oldest. They had shared a room in the apartment, so that explains that. Anyway, I panicked. I went to Lowe's, sprayed & saturated their mattresses and ended up throwing them out because there is no way I was going to let them sleep on them. I called a PCO who came out a week later to do an inspection. I told him I had not seen anything live since we found them on the beds. He advised me to buy air mattresses for when my kids came home from staying with my parents all week. He said we probably just needed one treatment since I hadn't seen any live bugsTwo days before the inspection, I just happened to go in my youngest son's room late one night and found one crawling on the floor by his air mattress. Other than that...nothing else seen. PCO came and did a treatment. Called PCO 2 weeks after treatment because now I was starting to see them and still getting bites, but they were babies and a couple medium sized (not quite adults). I called him and he was asking if my kids had any sleep overs or if anyone has slept at my house which I said no. He said he could come back out but not sure how soon. Tonight, I found an adult bed bug on my couch Killed it of course. This is very difficult since my boyfriend and I are the only ones who get reactions to the bites. My kids don't even have red marks as to where they've been bitten, nothing! I have since put DE in mine and my oldest son's bedroom. That was done almost a week ago and my boyfriend and I are still getting bit but it's just one here and there. Hoping it's working since I read it can take up to 10 days to kill them. So here are my questions for anyone who has experienced or is a professional: Should the PCO spray again at no additional charge since he said I only needed one treatment? He charged me $285 for one treatment and I'm not sure how thorough the guy was that came. He did not say anything about a fee when I talked to him, but I'm not going to assume there's no fee. Should I possibly look into another company? Sorry this is long, just want to give details about what has been happening. The infestation seems small but I want this taken care of before it gets out of control. It's been almost. 2 months since I found out and I feel like they are never going to go away. These things driving me crazy, losing sleep. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

bed-bugscouk on "Bed Bug Boys 2013 Calender"

bed-bugscouk — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:40:50 +0000

My official name with titles and qualifications is: Master David Cain PgCert, BSc(Hons), ESQ PgCert = postgraduate certificate in education BSc(Hons) = Bachelor of science with honors ESQ = unmarried son of officer in the forces and this able to legally use title of master What is this 50 shades thing? David

bed-bugscouk on "Bug ID [a: earwig, beetle, unknown flying insect]"

bed-bugscouk — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:36:29 +0000

Hi, Yes on beetle and earwing. The flying insect I am not sure about other than its not a midge, they are a lot smaller. David Cain Bed Bugs Limited

panicandfear on "Bug ID [a: earwig, beetle, unknown flying insect]"

panicandfear — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:31:48 +0000

Hello. So I did another careful search of the mattress and found the following: Please confirm this is a beetle and a earwig. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95631627@N03/8750030098/sizes/k/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/95631627@N03/8750030098/sizes/k/in/photostream/</a> Could you please identify this bug? Could it be a biting midge? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95631627@N03/8745891404/sizes/h/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/95631627@N03/8745891404/sizes/h/in/photostream/</a> Thank you!

bedbugphobia on "Number Two - How Do You Sleep At Night"

bedbugphobia — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:27:18 +0000

BOM, I also used sleeping pills to get rest. I was too emotionally drained by the experience that i had to use something to keep myself from going completely crazy. Its been almost 90 days clear and i'm now sleeping normally without pills. Good luck.

beardog on "Talstar professional any good?"

beardog — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:18:20 +0000

I just bought Talstar Professional and it says that it will kill bedbugs and just about every other kind of household pests.I am new to this product and killing bedbugs.If I use this and DE powder am I on the right track to get rid of these bugs.If anyone has used or Knows of something better please let me know what I should be trying.I do not think that I have a bad infestation I have only seen one or two bugs in about a month or so.When I found out that I had them I got rid of my couch,recliner,carpet and padding and then put down new laminate flooring and took all of the trim boards off and sprayed every crack I could find.I have a four bedroom house and I only use the living room and sleep in a new recliner and this is the only place that I have seen them is near where I sleep.Thank You any help would be great.

drewlizard on "Diatomaceous Earth Questions"

drewlizard — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:14:25 +0000

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Diatomaceous-lbs-Powder/dp/B001THVH9G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1368835332&sr=8-6&keywords=diatomaceous+earth+food+grade" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Diatomaceous-lbs-Powder/dp/B001THVH9G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1368835332&sr=8-6&keywords=diatomaceous+earth+food+grade</a> I read about this while researching and saw this on amazon. Many ppl who have bed bugs said diatomaceous earth works for it but some say it doesn't. Those reviews that say it works for bed bugs also are amazon verified purchase... which means its legit right? This seems to be very cheap $16 for it and lot of good reviews. People mention how bug spray didn't do anything yet this worked for them. Can people here give me their opinion? 1. Also, is it easy/hard to apply? One person mentioned you need to buy this to apply it 2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SW52CE/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A269N201SWOEB6" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SW52CE/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A269N201SWOEB6</a> Is this necessary or not? I seen some ppl mention you could just use a spoon and im confused what is the purpose of this. 3. So basically if i have bed bugs that bite me when i sleep on my bed at night, then just take a spoon and pour this surrounding my bed? Some ppl mention put it on each of the 4 legs on your bed... however... i dont have that The thing that supports my mattress is a box so how would i do this? People say it looks like flour so i just put this around my bed? Do i put this under my mattress or anywhere near there?Basically its like flour and i just put it everywhere in that i suspect it has bedbugs? 4. Also, how long does one leave these things there for before you clean it up? Do you clean it up once ever week or month and then pour more? 5. Also, i heard ppl mention you could just pour it everywhere and then go to bed etc. So this doesn't affect your smelling health at all?

seeingspots on "What to bag before treatment, besides clothes"

seeingspots — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:14:23 +0000

Don't know what to tell ya, but I do know that I have so many big black bags of clothes in my kitchen that I don't know what is which anymore... My habit thusfar (between treatments 2 and 3 of 3) is to take one bag (= 2 loads, roughly) down to the laundry every few days. Blowing through quarters like nobody's business, but whatever. When I pull stuff from the laundry, I separate them according to stuff I will use NOW, stuff I will use SOON, and stuff for LATER (another season), and am tagging the new (doubled) bags accordingly.

Nobugsonme on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

Nobugsonme — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:07 +0000

Drew, Please read our <a href="http://bedbugger.com/faqde">FAQ on DE.</a>

Nobugsonme on "What do I do? [input on treatment needed]"

Nobugsonme — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:12 +0000

I'm not a PMP so can't be of much more help on this one. A pro here may be able to comment on the treatment protocol. Bed bugs can be eliminated-- even with sprays. Heat treatment is an option, another PCO is another. If there's an undetected source of bed bugs, they won't go away no matter what is done, until it's addressed.

frost on "What do I do? [input on treatment needed]"

frost — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:40:08 +0000

I do not see there being any other source - we live in a house, no daycare or work. School is a maybe, but there are no cases with students or in the school in general (as far as I know). My son refuses to sleep in his room, and we made the mistake of throwing the mattress out the night we found out. Also, we put a new mattress up there after the second treatment because the PCO said that would be okay, but there are still plenty of them up there. On the 5-10 nights he has slept up there since finding out (about a month and a half ago), there have been stragglers climbing on the walls and such. The floors have been treated, the mattresses/boxspring, and the walls in my son's room I believe. The last time the inspector was here it was supposed to be the final inspection - yet he only checked my son's room and sprayed it again cause he found one on the window sill.... This has become a nightmare...

drewlizard on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

drewlizard — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:23 +0000

Would any of these products help? Im but for these diatomaceous, do you just put it on the floor or near the bed? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-Food-Grade-Lb/dp/B00025H2PO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-Food-Grade-Lb/dp/B00025H2PO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Diatomaceous-lbs-Powder/dp/B001THVH9G/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Diatomaceous-lbs-Powder/dp/B001THVH9G/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pest-Pistol-Insert-Diatomaceous-Earth/dp/B002SW52CE/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368810813&sr=1-3&keywords=Organic+Bedbug+Killer+Diatomaceous+Earth+DE" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Pest-Pistol-Insert-Diatomaceous-Earth/dp/B002SW52CE/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368810813&sr=1-3&keywords=Organic+Bedbug+Killer+Diatomaceous+Earth+DE</a>

bugsonme on "TODAY'S TREASURES - Please attempt to ID for me. [photo ID needed]"

bugsonme — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:24 +0000

Also one is more clear, with a dark line down the middle of it.

bugsonme on "TODAY'S TREASURES - Please attempt to ID for me. [photo ID needed]"

bugsonme — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:12 +0000

Can anybody take a crack at the top picture? I'm finding those things all over the back of my car. Most are curled Nd one looks like it had little legs at one point. Help! Ill try to get a decent picture ...

Nobugsonme on "Describe the smell - compare to food if you can."

Nobugsonme — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:24 +0000

And there's a FAQ: <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2008/10/27/ill-take-what-do-bed-bugs-smell-like-for-500-please-alex/">"I'll take 'What do bed bugs smell like?' for 500 please, Alex."</a>

P Bello on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

P Bello — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:50 +0000

Dear drew, The pros do NOT consult amazon to make insecticide purchase decisions nor do we rely upon the testimonials posted on various websites by non-professionals either. Simply stated, and based upon my interaction with the professional market, the top bed bug products being used by professionals are as follows: Liquid Concentrate Residuals: Temprid SC, Transport, Phantom Dusts: Tempo Dust, Alpine Dust, DE (in various forms), (some are using cimexa) Aerosols: Bedlam Plus Resin Vapor Type Insecticide Strips: Nuvan ProStrip Virtualy none of the pros are using the natural type products which do not contain an actual insecticide toxicant in the formulation. Guess why ? (Note to all: I have a professional relationship with manufacturers of certain insecticide products, equipment and supplies.) However, I will never recommend a product that does not in fact actually work ! Hope this helps ! paul b.

drewlizard on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

drewlizard — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:34:56 +0000

If thats the case, is there any liquid or stuff i could put or spray on my bed or near it if these sprays dont work? Why do i see ppl on amazon say it works then? Those are verified amazon purchases.

Bayonnebedbug on "Bed Bug ID Possible?"

Bayonnebedbug — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:34 +0000

note this papers have been down my basement since 7/12. Found today as I was looking for some important documents. thanks rob

Bayonnebedbug on "Bed Bug ID Possible?"

Bayonnebedbug — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:02 +0000

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95818918@N04/?hide_photostream_welcome=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/95818918@N04/?hide_photostream_welcome=1</a> found this going through papers. I don't know if its possible to id this thank you for trying rob

AbsolutelyFreaking on "Strange new bites?"

AbsolutelyFreaking — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:54 +0000

Hi again, I'm glad you found David Cain's "bite-primer" post helpful! With that being said . . . it never hurts to monitor for bed bugs! Especially since you have had to deal with them before. I know you say you have "traps" under the bed, but David Cain is also the inventor of the Bed Bug Alert passive monitor that gives a lot of people on the forum peace of mind. It is a passive monitor that provides a perfect harborage for bed bugs and, therefore, is an early detection device!!! Here's some information regarding them: <a href="http://www.bed-bugs.co.uk/bedbugpassivemonitors.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bed-bugs.co.uk/bedbugpassivemonitors.html</a> Good Luck!

jknight on "Best Bed Bug Spray?"

jknight — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:35 +0000

Bug spray is contact killing only. So you would have to directly spray the bugs, they have no residual affect so it would not kill bugs that you cannot directly spray.

Kater on "I REALLY NEED HELP! Land Lord is making bad decision!"

Kater — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:56:27 +0000

Hi, I need serious advice, at best one that I can quote to my landlord! My landlord had heat-treatment done in the appartment above us. I had bad feelings about this the whole time and now we have found a bed bug in our appartment. I dont see any way it could have gotte there than by coming through the cracks in the wall (its an old house) fleeing from the heat-treatment. Now my landlord wants to do heat treatment in our appartment. I asked him whether he shouldnt do the whole house, because i think that a) the stroy will probably just repeat itself and b) the bedbugs might alreday be in the attic and basement appartment, perhabs even back in the appartment that was originally treated. He just wants to do our appartment - and he thinks that putting bean leaves on the floor after will help. Is he right - and if not: where can I find a good reputable source I can quote to support my concerns?

theyareoutthere on "Update!"

theyareoutthere — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:30 +0000

Thanks for the update. Im sorry this happened to you family.