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2nd PCO treatment on 01/05/09

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fearless fighter

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Posted 1 year ago
Tue Dec 30 2008 1:00:16
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I hope this is the beginning of a better new year for all of us who are battling these terrible creatures! I was wondering if I should have the vents in my home cleaned and sanitized? Also, has anyone ever found them in their kitchen or bathroom?If I box my books should I let the PCO treat them with a dust or should I spray them w/ DE and let the boxes sit for a while.We plan to tape all the open edges shut.I plan on pulling all the carpet in my house up, but what about the inside of the walls and attic area should this be sprayed too?I am buying my house and can't move. So, this situation is terrible.And also, the main food source was in the (roommate brought them in) guest bed room and they have moved out.So, I'm afraid that now the infestation will spread cause they are looking for a food source.I found 1 nymph on the wall near my bed and 1 on the ceiling of my living room 2 days ago.Anyone have any answers to these ?'s
Itchy-Scratchy

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Posted 1 year ago
Tue Dec 30 2008 17:55:09
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Hi fearless : I agree, I hope 2009 is a better year for all of us.

I don't have answer to a lot of your questions, but I can tell you that I have found BBs in the bathroom, and the bathroom was treated once by our PCO. The one treatment seemed to have done the trick. But, yes, they can be found in kitchens and bathrooms.

As for the books, you really need to talk to your PCO about which methodology they prefer. Originally, our landlord instructed us to bag all the books and put them on the balcony. Later, the PCO mentioned that he would have prefered we left them on the shelves, so that they were exposed to all the poisons.

Usually it is recommended that people do NOT leave the infested bedroom because the BBs will look for another food source or follow the food source to another room. In our situation, my daughter unwittingly moved to the couch upon discovering the infestation in her bedroom. We didn't know any better. But lucky for us, the BBs never infested the coach or livingroom. So there don't seem any iron-clad rules with BBs. Finding one in your bedroom was not a good sign, however.

Can you put double-sided tape around the spare bedroom (i.e. around any entry-exit points)?

Kate
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Posted 1 year ago
Tue Dec 30 2008 18:52:34
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I once found a dead one in my kitchen, under the china cabinet (I'd moved the china cabinets to caulk up any gaps behind them. I've never seen any living ones there though. I don't see any reason they couldn't infest a kitchen, but unless you spend a good bit of time sitting there I think it probably wouldn't be their first choice. I would inspect the rooms for evidence just like you would any other room.

When I moved out to my couch (oh the mistakes we make) they followed me there and I ended up getting rid of my couch. I would definitely think that with your roommate moving out there's a good likelihood that they would go looking for food elsewhere in the house. You should, of course, show your PCO where you found the nymphs.
fearless fighter

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Dec 31 2008 0:57:45
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Thank you guys for the support.It feels like this is a dirty little secret.I hate it! We put DE. on our books and boxed them.I'm going to get the PCO to treat EVERY wall and ceiling.The double sided tape in a good idea.My boyfriend pulled the carpet from the guest room and took it to the dump.So .now when we get the treatment the floor is ready to be sprayed.My house doesn't feel like my home right now.Good Luck to you guys with your battle.I hope the new year brings you a year of pest free homes!
Overwhelmed

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Dec 31 2008 1:48:17
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My house doesn't feel like my home right now.

I know exactly what you mean--as, I suspect, do most people who've dealt with bed bugs--and for me that was definitely the very hardest part. I used to struggle not to cry when walking home from work because my apartment made me so sad. My life's not back to normal yet, but I no longer freak out about spending time in my kitchen to cook or watching a bit of TV in the living room (even if I do sit on an easy to decontaminate camp chair) and I'm even starting to remember all the things I love about my apartment, so I've made progress. It does get easier! And good luck to you, too. :)
Itchy-Scratchy

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Posted 1 year ago
Wed Dec 31 2008 8:57:30
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I agree that, with BBs, you have a roof over your head but are essentially homeless. I, too, would dread coming home after work. I've spent a great deal of money in the past 6 months eating at restaurants with the daughter because we don't want to go "home".

I think the hardest part of the situation is that, we are all enormously stressed, but have nowhere to go and relax.

Overwhelmed, I'm impressed that you are starting to remember all the things you love about your apartment. I used to love my apartment : perhaps one day, I will again.
Kate