http://bedbugger.com/forum/ Bed bug support forums en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:04:24 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/sprayway-good-night-product#post-62806 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:03:21 +0000 cilecto 62806@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>FYI. Seems same formula is also being marketed by Arm &#38; Hammer as "Pronto". </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/for-pco-does-anyone-know-about-this-supper-heating-the-house#post-62805 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:03 +0000 cilecto 62805@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>&gt; For some peoples interest while reading the forums I used my H20 Mop and mini steamer last night on the couch after I riped the bottom off and they cooked just fine.</p> <p>Glad for you, but based on the info on the boards, steaming requires more firepower. Seeing some dead bugs does not mean that you got them all. There are also issues with mold promotion and blowing bugs away. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/for-pco-does-anyone-know-about-this-supper-heating-the-house#post-62804 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:01:31 +0000 flabergasted 62804@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>bugfreebed - 12 hours ago <a href="http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/for-pco-does-anyone-know-about-this-supper-heating-the-house#post-62763">&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;</a></cite><br /> The Thermal is a great option in single family homes , condos and apartments can get a little tricky . Your a little unclear does your neighbors have BB and what are they planing to do ? If you do the heat and your neighbors don't I would back it up with an application of dust in the wall voids ( outlet covers , pipes, cracks) and caulk all the cracks in the unit .</p></blockquote> <p>The are town houses they were built 30 years ago when they actually built things to last. They don't share any common utlitiy runs ie electrical or plumbing so that would be a problem. Its a brick wall and and the only place it apears they can come through if the foundation framing line and yes about two months after the new renters moved it i noticed my 1st bite . The caulking thing will ge don before the PCO sprays this week see my reply to buggyin social he couldn't have answered the question any better. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/can-bed-bugs-crawl-along-plastic-eg-cable-cord#post-62803 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:01:22 +0000 cilecto 62803@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Bugs can migrate between rooms and units via holes and utility spaces. That's how they may have arrived at your place, from a neighbor, about whom the LL might not know or might not admit. The cable itself, as Doug, says, should not be a problem. </p> <p>To give you some perspective, in BB treatment, the PCO treats infested surfaces and harborages (one hopes). The poison stays behind for a few days. Bugs on your cable and other less vulnerable items, even if not treated, will eventually step out to feed and will cross the poison between the item and you.</p> <p>Sealing gaps is something best left for after treatment. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/can-bed-bugs-crawl-along-plastic-eg-cable-cord#post-62802 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:59:27 +0000 kitep 62802@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Couldn't BBs just as easily walk along the floor next to the cord? Can't the PCO just coat the cord with whatever pesticide he's using elsewhere?</p> <p>Good luck! </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/can-bed-bugs-crawl-along-plastic-eg-cable-cord#post-62801 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:49:20 +0000 DougSummersMS 62801@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Bed bugs can travel on the cable's plastic surface. Seal the area around the cable where it goes into the wall. Moving the cable off the floor isn't likely to make a difference... I doubt that they will prefer the cable surface. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bites-come-and-go-look-differentlyi-need-to-believe-im-overreacting#post-62800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:41:15 +0000 bait 62800@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Bites can change over time, but to go from ITCHY to NONE itch is a bit of a stretch. </p> <p>It may be something else. Search this site for "mystery bites". </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/what-does-one-do-should-a-harborage-be-discovered#post-62799 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:19:33 +0000 bait 62799@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>from Doug Summers a year ago:</p> <p>A nylon knee stocking can be used as a filter on a hose wand system. Place the stocking inside of the hose &#38; hold it in place by slipping the plastic nozzle onto the end of the hose. The nylon stocking will catch the specimens &#38; can be thrown away without contaminaing the vacuum. </p> <p>There's more. Use the search function to find "nylon stocking". </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/phantom-125-pco-question-please-help#post-62798 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:12:34 +0000 bait 62798@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I don't believe that resistance happens that quickly. Although some mutations in some species can happen relatively quickly (the peppered white moth to the black moth), it still has to manifest itself, be advantageous, and then move throughout the population and maintain its advantage. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugs-on-my-acousic-guitar#post-62797 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:08:02 +0000 cilecto 62797@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Encasements might affect usability and acoustics of instruments, LOL. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bed-bug-k9-faq-comments-welcomed#post-62796 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:06:03 +0000 DougSummersMS 62796@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Brian,</p> <p>Here is a better link for information about IFEDCA membership</p> <p><a href="http://www.ifedca.com/IFEDCA%20MEMBERSHIP%20HANDBOOK.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.ifedca.com/IFEDCA%20MEMBERSHIP%20HANDBOOK.pdf</a> </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugs-on-my-acousic-guitar#post-62795 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:52:54 +0000 bait 62795@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I'm glad you're inquiring about this. Unfortunately for me, it's too late. All my instruments are gone.</p> <p>You should be able to put the guitars in plastic encasements, then place moth balls in there too.</p> <p>There is an encasement product called SofaSafe that may be big enough to even cover some pianos. Dunno. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugs-on-my-acousic-guitar#post-62794 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:09:12 +0000 cilecto 62794@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I would not use a pack tight this way, and I'd be careful heat treating wooden instruments.</p> <p>A PTcirculates warm air throughout the enclosure for even heating. It is likely not effective in heating evenly outside itself. PT aims at 140F, which may damage laminated wood products on ways that are not obvious, but affect acoustics. A PT is sealed when operating to prevent escape of BB, a cardboard is not.</p> <p>In summary, too hot, poor circulation, poor containment.</p> <p>This might be one of the things to bag with a pest strip. Please search the boards and review thus technique carefully before executing. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugs-on-my-acousic-guitar#post-62793 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:36:04 +0000 twitchyscratchy 62793@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>i think pulanski is concerned about the heat damaging the instruments, which i'd worry about too. i can't speak to the banjo, but with the acoustic &#38; ukulele you might be able to take the strings off and dust a very fine bit of DE inside of their bodies. </p> <p>i hadn't thought about my guitars being possible harbourages! boo! :(</p> <p>good luck to you. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dog-inspection-false-positive#post-62792 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:23:38 +0000 DougSummersMS 62792@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>We need to look at all of the evidence, then the PCO needs to make the judgment based on training, experience and statutory requirements. </p> <p>If we have unconfirmed alerts we should perform the job the same way we would if the dog was not present.</p> <p>If a K9 misses a large colony like you are describing... The problem is going to be due to poor handling practices... If there is an unmistakable scent image, then it is clear that we are looking at handler errors. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/questions-on-babies-and-bites#post-62791 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:16:37 +0000 bgrebel 62791@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Hello. I have been batting b. bugs for about 4-5 months, and am fairly knowledgeable about them. I thought I had finally eradicated them after moving and not seeing any bugs or signs FOR A MONTH. However, I think they are back. I continue to get small, very tiny clear round bumps on my body. They don't itch very much at all like a normal b. beg bite; they just itch for one month then i find a clear round little bump within a couple minutes. The bumps usually go away within 10-15 minutes. </p> <p>Are these baby bed bug bites? Do baby bed bug bites actually cause physical bumps? I know they itch but I am not sure about whether they cause any skin irritation. I am getting these tiny bumps, 2-3 times a day and am freaking out.</p> <p>I am assuming I still have them and thus- am vacuuming every day, spraying rubbing alcohol on my baseboards frequently, having professionals come continue to spray, and doing an unending array of laundry. I wash my sheets every couple of days as well.</p> <p>ANY ADVICE ON BABY BED BUG BITES? ANY ADVICE ON HOW CAN I FINALLY STOP THIS NIGHTMARE? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/search-function-not-working-for-me#post-62790 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:06:30 +0000 noway 62790@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>PS: this will work on most other websites as well. FYI..... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/couch-encasements#post-62789 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:51:27 +0000 watkinsnewan 62789@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>AAAW man so the commoner like me would have to go through the PCO to get one.. SO who would we contact. You directly to find out who to purchase one from or what.? ALSO I am planning on purchasing a sectional in a few months I may want one just to protect it from these little buggers getting in... Do you make them for these kinda couches ..I haven't decided on a specific one yet.. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/bedbugs-on-my-acousic-guitar#post-62788 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:44:59 +0000 arabedbugs 62788@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Whoa! Does that mean you can place an open packtite inside a larger cardboard box and expect the interior of the box to reach 120 degrees? I hadn't thought about that. That's a great idea. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ziplocs-and-packtites#post-62787 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:08:05 +0000 bugbuster 62787@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Thanks, guys. I mean, it seems logical that once they were run thru they'd be cleared for re-use - that's the point. So if they don't melt, that's good to know. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/phantom-125-pco-question-please-help#post-62786 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:05:05 +0000 wchicago 62786@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>of course, one would wonder whether if repeatedly exposed to phantom at a low &lt;non-killing&gt; does - like, say, .125 instead of .5 &lt;as is currently happening in my apartment, *argh*&gt; whether they will then develop resistance to phantom too.<br /> double argh. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ziplocs-and-packtites#post-62785 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:02:03 +0000 wchicago 62785@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>hi bugbuster</p> <p>i've put XL ziplocs through my packtite &lt;filled with desk accessories and papers and stuff, but i opened the bags&gt;. they seem just fine. the packtite faq here said they wouldn't melt, and they did not. can't imagine one coudn't then reuse them, though maybe a wipe out with alcohol first in case there is any dead ickiness in there</p> <p>just my own experience, but i think it'd be ok </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ziplocs-and-packtites#post-62784 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:03 +0000 miked366 62784@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>I have been putting them in the packtite with other items and reusing them a couple times now. Seem to be pretty durable. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dog-inspection-false-positive#post-62783 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:54:24 +0000 bugbuster 62783@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>The question remains, however, what do you do when a dog alerts and a visual inspection yields nothing? Do you treat or not? That was dreamersball's situation - she did not treat - and my sister's - and she did.</p> <p>We won't get into how a dog could have completely missed an infestation that was so bad the bed frame couldn't be salvaged. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dog-inspection-false-positive#post-62782 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:59 +0000 DougSummersMS 62782@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>The root problem here is that there was no physical confirmation of the K9 alert.</p> <p>K9 alerts must verified with visual confirmation. </p> <p>A properly handled K9 is a wonderful screening tool, but ultimately the inspection becomes a visual one after the K9 has identified a well defined search area.</p> <p>The PCOs that are creating these problems are the ones that are not performing this critical quality control procedure. </p> <p>As Dr. Potter recently stated during his presentation at Pestworld (paraphrasing Tom Cruise) </p> <p>"SHOW ME THE BUGS!!!"</p> <p>If the K9 alerts are properly confirmed ... We won't see these kind of problems.</p> <p>We can't just say that a similar dog handled by its trainer was 98% accurate in the laboratory. </p> <p>We need to break out a flashlight and get down on bended knee and verify any K9 alerts prior to treatment. </p> <p>We won't be able to verify every single alert do to inaccessible spaces &#38; other conditions.... but we should be confirming the majority of the alerts... if the handler is performing his job properly. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/phantom-125-pco-question-please-help#post-62781 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:13:31 +0000 bugfreebed 62781@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>A lot of the entomologist that are studding bed bugs collected from the field believe that some where close to 90% of the populations are resistant to pyrethroids to at least some degree . This is where Phantom comes in being that it is not a pyrethroid , and it might be a slower acting on bed bugs it will kill resistant and non-resistant strains . </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/what-does-one-do-should-a-harborage-be-discovered#post-62780 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:13:01 +0000 watkinsnewan 62780@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Cant the BB or egg get sucked through a knee high they stretch.. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/new-bigger-bug-photo-bed-bug#post-62779 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:33:15 +0000 bugcrazylady 62779@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>phew, ok thanks everyone. this bug scared me the most so far. vacuuming again today... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/dog-inspection-false-positive#post-62778 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:17:30 +0000 bugbuster 62778@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Which movie theater? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ziplocs-and-packtites#post-62777 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:16:38 +0000 bugbuster 62777@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>First, can you put a ziploc bag in a packtite and second, if you can, would that ziploc be safe to be re-used after a trip through it? </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/couch-encasements#post-62776 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:50 +0000 Full Couch Encasement 62776@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Thanks again for the feedback and questions. </p> <p>The Sofa Safe IS totally breathable. All part of the design.</p> <p>Yes it will take a serious "beating" very durable. Jump Away!! :-) </p> <p>If you have beg bugs - The Sofa Safe is a great product to stop the spread, save the couch, and kill what's inside. </p> <p>All sales are through distributors/pest control companies. We no longer sell direct through website. </p> <p>Anyone who would like to purchase or distribute you can contact me direct. </p> <p>Not sure if I'm following the rules, but my email is <a href="mailto:nobugs@thesofasafe.com">nobugs@thesofasafe.com</a></p> <p>As for color, yes tan pics will be up soon. The white actually renders better online. You can see it better. </p> <p>But again we are not selling direct to end-user. So Pest companies will be able to describe color or show color to customer. </p> <p>Pricing varies according to amount purchased. Minimum order is 5. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/fecal-spotsblood-spots#post-62775 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:58 +0000 coosyaa 62775@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>Can someone please take a look at tell me what they think? I have two dark spots on two different pillow cases and one blood spot (the size of 1/4 of a penny). The thing about the blood spot is that i kind of had a large pimple on my face and think it might be from that.</p> <p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bedbuggs/Bedbugs#" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/bedbuggs/Bedbugs#</a></p> <p>I haven't gotten any bites and neither has my boyfriend. I also haven't seen any kind of spots on anything except for my pillows. Is it possible to have bed bugs and not have any bites? Any suggestions?</p> <p>Thank you very much. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ive-got-them-freaking-out-and-sad#post-62774 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:06:18 +0000 buggedout16 62774@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>:-) thanks cilecto. you keep making me feel better, I appreciate it.</p> <p>I guess it's gonna be till Monday before the PCO comes, since they haven't come yet and the landlord's office closes @ 2pm on Saturdays. I guess I should have got the number for the PC company myself, but I wasn't thinking. I did leave my number (and name; it's a huge complex and they don't really know their tenants). So hopefully that helps. I gave them the sample I had; they said they would give it to the PCO when he/she comes. I suppose I should have hung onto it, but at least I do still have the photos, in case it gets lost (surely not!) </p> <p>Guess I should get back to sorting/washing. </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/can-bed-bugs-crawl-along-plastic-eg-cable-cord#post-62773 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:02:30 +0000 buggedout16 62773@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>OK as I am trying to clear my apartment etc, I noticed something I'd never have thought anything of before... My cable TV connection is in the bedroom and I have a connecting cord that sits on the floor and goes from the bedroom all the way to the living room where my TV is. It's plastic coated but I'm thinking now that the bugs could possibly be much more widespread in my apartment than I thought, if they can travel that way. The cord is not really near my bed, but I mean it is in the same room. Unfortunatley I guess the bugs have already spread that way if it's going to, but as an added help, should I unhook it and get rid of the cord, or what??? Thanks... </p> http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/ive-got-them-freaking-out-and-sad#post-62772 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:55:25 +0000 cilecto 62772@http://bedbugger.com/forum/ <p>&gt; if I have been to any hotels lately(no), </p> <p>AND IT'S NONE OF THEIR <a href="mailto:F@IN">F@IN</a> BUSINESS. </p>