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arianacassie on "Its Been Almost 60 Days........Im Scared To Say It"

arianacassie — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:29 +0000

it has now been almost 120 days !! happy to report still bedbug free !!!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel ppl wish everyone on here a speedy end to your bug issues! if i can get rid of them everyone can just have faith .

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

arianacassie — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:19 +0000

For me it smelled like a musty basement.

taz711 on "Need help on stain on bedding (photo included)"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:34 +0000

P Bello on "Prevention contracts"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:25 +0000

Dear notime, In my experience and observation those type programs sound great but may deliver less than promised. As such, there are many questions to be considered. I would caution you to do your homework and make an informed choice prior to committing to a long term service agreement/contract. Additionally, the precautionary prevention steps you are currently utilizing, while they do require some additional effort, are your first line of defense in helping to avoid the need for another $2,000 treatment. DC, KQ & Others, Please note that a "sound prevention program" and "preventative treatments" are not the same thing. As an example, DC's passive monitors and other such devices are in fact a part of a prevention program. However, there are various programs utilizing various methodologies and techniques being implemented with success by various entitites. None of us can wear "blinders" or be ignorant to the fact that there are many ways to skin the proverbial cat that actually work. Hope this helps ! paul b.

P Bello on "Does DE + Ortho Home Spray work??"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:03 +0000

How long till you see dead ones? That depends on where they die, where you look, if you know how to look, if you know where to look and if you know what you're looking for. So, could be a few mins to never. DE - a slow killer, not my first choice in a dust product for bed bugs. Ortho - not sure which product you mean. What is the active ingredient(s) in your product (read it off the label & tell me the AI and the % thereof) ? Hope this helps ! paul b.

P Bello on "h8bugz: need DIY treatment advice"

P Bello — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:14 +0000

Dear _ _ _ ( ? ), OK, you have bed bugs. Not the end of the world but yes, a lot of aggravation and work to be done but, not impossible. Come comments for your review and consideration: > Good thing your hubsand (spelled this way on purpose so typo freaks stfu !) is hesitant. Send me a PM on that one. > Where are you located, near what large city ? > Can you get rid of or control bed bugs yourself? Yes you can but you MUST know what the h#%l you're doing ! The good news is that you can learn what to do here and elsewhere. > Note that to kill bed bugs you need to treat where the bed bugs are. Simply coating the floor with DE or some other killer product is not going to kill the bed bugs hiding in your bed, bed frame, mattress, box spring, couch, etc, etc, etc ! > Where and how products are used is more important, generally speaking, than which product is used. > Get a vac equipped with a HEPA type filter and use it to remove bed bugs from accessible harborage areas. > Directly treat the harborage areas with a suitable product/insecticide. Note the while DE can work, it is a slow killer. Hope this helps, let us know if any additional questions or concerns ! paul b.

taz711 on "Need help ID'ing stain"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:42:31 +0000

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96047239@N05/8770914209/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/96047239@N05/8770914209/</a>

taz711 on "Need help ID'ing stain"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:55 +0000

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96047239@N05/8770914367/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/96047239@N05/8770914367/</a>

taz711 on "Don't Know What to Do"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:03 +0000

taz711 on "Fecal spots photogallery"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:27:28 +0000

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12331737@N04/8770511399/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/12331737@N04/8770511399/</a> Can someone tell me if this stain could possibly be from a bed bug?

paranoidmom on "Looking for a specific FAQ [fecal stain gallery]"

paranoidmom — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:48 +0000

YES!!!! Thank you!

Nobugsonme on "Moved a few things around on Weds."

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:09 +0000

<blockquote><cite>rAVENSFAN99 - 2 hours ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/moved-a-few-things-around-on-weds#post-170541"> » </a></cite> h8bugz, Welcome and sorry you're going through this. Please post this in a new forum post dedicated to only your problem. This post is about the forum itself. </blockquote> <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/h8bugz-need-diy-treatment-advice">I have moved your post to this thread, h8bugz</a>. Please respond there. For information on how to start a NEW thread next time, please see <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/how-to-use-the-forums">FAQs about the Forums (how to use the forums).</a>

Nobugsonme on "h8bugz: need DIY treatment advice"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:17:03 +0000

Moving this: <blockquote><cite>h8bugz - 2 hours ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/moved-a-few-things-around-on-weds#post-170540"> » </a></cite> I am new to this site .. today is my first day ... I have bed bugs (man, I just felt like I was at an AA meeting) and I am going crazy!!!! They started in my oldest son & my nephews bedroom and now have been moved into the other two bedrooms. My son and nephew have sprayed, fogged, and put down massive amounts of DE. Then they were found in my 10 year olds bed (the room next to the oldest son's) so ... we did the same treatment. Now they are in my bedroom and I am FREAKING OUT!!! We treated all rooms, floors, mattresse's, living room and the hall ways with a heavy layer of DE followed up with some Ortho pest spray found at the hardware store. Terminex said we should fume the entire house (we gotz termites too) and that would take care of all of the bugs. Im all for that but my hubby is slow to move regarding the cost of the process. I need some serious faqs about how to keep them from speading and slowing down the growth until i can afford to get the house fumed. I don't sleep well at all because i am terified of bugs so the thought of a bug, a bug that is VERY hard to kill, in my bed feasting off of my body is making me crazy!! I have read so much and all it does is freak me out even more! I have braid extentions and now im afraid they will start living in my extentions!! Please help!! Any takers??</blockquote>

Nobugsonme on "Need help ID'ing stain"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:09 +0000

Check your flickr settings. They currently are not set to allow anyone to see this photo.

taz711 on "Need help ID'ing stain"

taz711 — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:58:46 +0000

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12331737@N04/8770511399/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/12331737@N04/8770511399/</a>

h8bugz on "Does DE + Ortho Home Spray work??"

h8bugz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:42:13 +0000

I have seen the poo and the bugs. I have seen and killed (gross!!!!) three in my sons room and two adults in my bed last week and an itsy bitsy one in my bed this morning. The little bum was full of blood!!

h8bugz on "PCO or therapist? Added some more pics, JUST FOR FUN. Maybe Just Boogers?"

h8bugz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:39:14 +0000

Chftoniesto, we have got to be related because I am freaking out too!! The only diff is I see them crawling in my bed in the AM when I get up. I have not seen more than 3 on my bed at different times but since my room is the third room in my house to have this problem .... I am convinced that they are taking over my house. I don't sleep, I am asking my kids "whats that?!?!?!" every thirty minutes or if I see a speck of something. Every spot makes me nuts and there is a heavy layer of DE all over my house. You can see foot prints on the wood floor cause I have coated my house with the stuff. I am gonna get the whole house tented cause .... I gotta sleep!! Im falling asleep at work!! It's crazy! Good Luck!!

rAVENSFAN99 on "Does DE + Ortho Home Spray work??"

rAVENSFAN99 — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:20 +0000

Do you have proof of a bedbug infestation? What spray are you using? Unfortunately, bedbugs are not usually a DIY pest. I'm sure an expert will be by soon to offer more assistance.

h8bugz on "Does DE + Ortho Home Spray work??"

h8bugz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:11 +0000

Ok, I used DE plus a do it yourself spray in all rooms, carpeting, mattress, carpets and livingroom furniture. How long before I see dead ones?? I'm falling asleep at work becaue I dont/cant sleep at night. What do I do????

h8bugz on "Moved a few things around on Weds."

h8bugz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:44:25 +0000

sorry ... not sure how to do this. I'll look for a fourm regarding this topic.

rAVENSFAN99 on "Moved a few things around on Weds."

rAVENSFAN99 — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:18:28 +0000

h8bugz, Welcome and sorry you're going through this. Please post this in a new forum post dedicated to only your problem. This post is about the forum itself.

h8bugz on "Moved a few things around on Weds."

h8bugz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:10:45 +0000

<a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/h8bugz-need-diy-treatment-advice">post moved to a new thread.</a>

Nobugsonme on "What to put on bed bug bites?"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:41 +0000

<blockquote>If i show you pictures of my face, i know you will say that is 100 percent bed bugs. </blockquote> Hi drew, You're missing the point. You have a misconception that bed bugs can be diagnosed from skin reactions. As the FAQ I linked for you above notes, you can't. You can't determine if a skin reaction was caused by bed bugs by looking at it, a pest expert can't do it, and a dermatologist can't even do it. You need to understand this is a fact. The types of evidence which will suggest the reaction is caused by bed bugs include bed bugs, fecal stains, cast skins or eggs. Bed bug monitors may help you detect their presence. With all that said, posting a photo of your face will not prove your skin reactions are bed bug related. (And please don't do it anyway-- read our <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/forum-rules-please-read">forum rules</a> to find out why you might not want a picture of your face on a popular bed bug website.)

drewlizard on "What to put on bed bug bites?"

drewlizard — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:29 +0000

Last week we searched for bug bites in the bed. We found 1-2 of them still alive. Does that mean anything then or no?

drewlizard on "What to put on bed bug bites?"

drewlizard — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:10 +0000

Hi. Thanks for that. Yes those are bed bug remains from back then. If i show you pictures of my face, i know you will say that is 100 percent bed bugs. But i wont take the picture b/c im very shaken right now, im too embarrased to even take a picture of my face b/c of how i look. I cant even leave my apartment now b/c of how my face looks. Im not exaggerating when i say i have like 30 bites on the left side of my face, more than 10 on my right and about 15 at least on my forehead. I also dont want to see a dermatologist b/c i just dont even want to be seen outside b/c of my face. I cant even leave my apartment now. I dont feel like u understand how i am emotionally right now. I wnated to kill myslef the last few days. I dont know why you still dont feel like this is bed bugs. If i show picture of my face to you now, i know there is no way you say otherwise. If i had someone show me a picture of how their face looks and it looks like mine, i would feel very sad for them. Also when i was younger, i had mild, moderate and even close to severe acne. So i know 100 percent what acne is like and these are bites. They itch and are painful and leave really nasty marks.

rAVENSFAN99 on "2 years later +, The Saga Continues: An Update"

rAVENSFAN99 — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:10 +0000

To catch everyone up, here's a short version of my story: Had confirmed infestation from November 2010-April 2011. Moved out of apartment into temporary sublet, threw out everything I owned except the cat and the laptop. Laptop was Vikane gassed. Moved to current apartment in August 2011. Laptop has spent most of past 2 years in a Ziploc bag anyway. (I took out the computer a few times when I needed something from it.) EDIT: There has been a passive bedbug monitor in the bag for more than a year (and it's clean). I have OCD and PTSD (confirmed). I've been in therapy for a few months. For the last two weeks I've been bringing the laptop to therapy. . . touching it, keeping the bag open, etc. This week he convinced me hold the laptop in my lap and finally, to throw out the bag. I thought this was a huge accomplishment. I told him I felt itchy, as I usually do when I'm around the laptop. I got to work. I just came back from the bathroom. There is what appears to be a giant bug bite on my inner thigh, which had no direct contact with the laptop since I'm wearing jeans. Things going through my mind: 1) There are still, more than 2 years later, bed bugs in this computer. One bit me. 2) The stress of holding the laptop in my lap triggered a "fake" bite. 3) I was walking in an area with high grass on Saturday while wearing shorts (that came down to my knees, far below where the "bite" is); this is a mosquito bite. 4) I had a similar "bite" a few weeks ago on my arm. These two bites indicate a new infestation in my current apartment--I've been wearing pajama shorts to sleep so the location would make sense. Thoughts? It's so weird that this thing would show up right when I put the laptop in my lap, when EVERYONE has told me the laptop couldn't have bed bugs in it. What is the rational way to think about this?

AbsolutelyFreaking on "Prevention contracts"

AbsolutelyFreaking — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:03 +0000

<blockquote><cite>KillerQueen - 3 hours ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/prevention-contracts#post-170525"> » </a></cite> Bed Bugs = Contact sport. Nuff said</blockquote> . . . <blockquote><cite>KillerQueen - 3 hours ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/prevention-contracts#post-170526"> » </a></cite> PS. What I tell people when they ask if I do this type of service is .... Better I just show up with a ski mask and take your money.</blockquote> Honest . . . straight to the point . . . and served with a "side" of humor . . . :) Thanks for weighing in KQ!!!

Nobugsonme on "Prevention contracts"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:01 +0000

Preventive treatment isn't a good idea for the reasons mentioned. If you feel you will be routinely exposed, it might be better to consider reducing the risk of bringing bed bugs home by treating exposed items (eg with Packtite-- see <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/03/29/what-is-a-packtite/">FAQ on Packtite</a>) and increasing your likely hood of early detection (with passive monitors-- see <a href="http://bedbugger.com/2009/04/23/more-information-on-cheap-and-cheerful-bed-bug-monitors/">FAQ on bed bug monitors</a>).

Nobugsonme on "Experienced bites like these? Tiny red dots, picture included, need ID"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:39 +0000

Bed bugs can't be diagnosed from a skin reaction, per the <a href="http://bedbugger.com/bed-bug-bites-photos/">FAQ on bed bug bites</a>. I don't think this is a common reaction, if it is a bed bug bite reaction. I'd look into other causes.

Nobugsonme on "Looking for a specific FAQ [fecal stain gallery]"

Nobugsonme — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:54 +0000

Was it this? <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/fecal-spots-photogallery" rel="nofollow">http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/fecal-spots-photogallery</a>

Dabugaboo on "Experienced bites like these? Tiny red dots, picture included, need ID"

Dabugaboo — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:17 +0000

Hey everyone, I recently discovered bedbugs in my apartment and have since been treated twice. Have not seen bugs for two weeks now, nor have I gotten the "normal" bites. However, recently, small tiny red pinpoint like dots have appeared on my arms and legs. They do not look like the confirmed bed bug bites I had two or three weeks ago (which have since disappeared), which is a first sign to me that these new spots should not be bites. However, I have read in certain places that these may in fact be a different manifestation of bites, but would they change that much in a span of weeks? Has anyone ever had anything like this before and confirmed as bedbug bites, or do experts have a perspective? I've read a couple of threads that say "red pinpoint like pricks" but pictures are not usually included so I was unable to compare. I have a picture below: <a href="http://flic.kr/p/emP4gi" rel="nofollow">http://flic.kr/p/emP4gi</a> Perspective is much appreciated! I understand that these may be burst capillaries, but as everyone knows, everything looks like bed bug bites at this point, and I just need some peace of mind. Thanks!!!

bed-bugscouk on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~ [a: not bed bug; carpet beetle]"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:46:10 +0000

Hi, If you search for carpet beetles it's a regular topic and will lead you to a PDF guide I wrote on the subject. David

paranoidmom on "Looking for a specific FAQ [fecal stain gallery]"

paranoidmom — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:21 +0000

I have found 1 particular FAQ really helpful. It's about fecal matter ID and how to spot on various surfaces (wall, cloth, wood, etc). Can anyone link that here and I will bookmark it for future reference! Thanks so much. It's a list of links to pictures. one of them says something like, BB fecal criss cross. Hope this helps! ~PM

Blue_Bug on "Found a Bug on Bed, need ID please~ [a: not bed bug; carpet beetle]"

Blue_Bug — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:37 +0000

thanks all!! Now i need to get rid of these carpet beetles! [now i just need to find out how to change the post title to include the answer...

bed-bugscouk on "Prevention contracts"

bed-bugscouk — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:14 +0000

LOL, yes KQ for the most part I agree unless you set out to hunt the prey from the start and then it's all about behavioral modeling and "knowing your enemy" after all there is no point in hunting penguins in the Sahara with a club. David