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AT LAST NIGHTWATCH
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Posted 6 months ago
Fri May 8 2009 8:39:13
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Well it looks like the Nightwatch is finally seeing the light of day. I am sitting here in my office looking at it and reading through the manual. I hope to test it out next week and let you know how it goes. "Have Nightwatch will travel"
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Can't wait to hear more, Winston.
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bedbugdude
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Posted 6 months ago
Sat May 9 2009 7:56:30
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Finally! I can't wait for your report Winston. I love the new products hitting the shelves. Anything to make our jobs more effective and put peoples minds at ease. I'll be keeping an eye out.
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 8 2009 9:08:32
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Any news on this?
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Sep 14 2009 15:46:57
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No news is um, bad news?
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bugfreebed
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Sep 14 2009 16:25:58
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I use the night watch in some of my treatments and in heavly infested rooms or rooms with no host it works great . there have been a couple of times that I left it out for a week with someone sleeping in the room and have gone back to an empty nigth watch and found a dozen or so BB in the bed
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Sep 14 2009 18:14:18
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How are you cleaning the unit between clients? Not the traps, but the actual unit.
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bugfreebed
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 14:16:22
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damp rag and a little alcohol
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 14:19:55
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I was wondering more of in the "electronic guts" area? What is your overall feeling on the units? Any ideas about placing the unit ON the bed?
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bugfreebed
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 14:56:27
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My over all feeling on the unit is that it has its place in my tool box but wont be pulled out on every job when dealing w/ BB we need all the help we can get
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TThelp
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 16:43:35
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Is this something one could rent??
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bugfreebed
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 20:25:12
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You have to check w/ the pco s in your area that was the idea behind the they should rent for 75 - 120 for a week or 180- 250 for the month depending on your area thaat is if anyone in your area is renting them
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Tue Sep 15 2009 23:54:45
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bugfreebed - 8 hours ago »
My over all feeling on the unit is that it has its place in my tool box but wont be pulled out on every job when dealing w/ BB we need all the help we can getI live in an area with no BB Dogs and am uncertain if I have an issue: some mystery bites, nothing else (& I have been REALLY looking!). Do you think that the Nightwatch would be a good tool to, for instance, leave in my guest room or downstairs near the sofa? These are areas that seldom has a body sleeping in them. Without a dog, I am not sure how long it will take to find some good evidence.
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Mucho,
You might try contacting PCOs about renting one. Buying one is costly and would be overkill if it turns out not to be a bed bug problem.
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Wed Sep 16 2009 11:08:29
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Nobugsonme,
I would not mind renting, but I live out in the boonies...I mean in "Real America" so it is not likely that these guys know what a Nightwatch is. None of the 4 PCO's I talked to had heard of a Packtite or Climbup interceptors. Two had no real knowledge of bed encasements. After "interviewing" all four, I can honestly say that if I have an issue I am in deep trouble (In addition to giving me questionable answers, one guy told me that he had been treating BB's for 17 YEARS! Hmmmm).
One other concern with renting: How are these things cleaned between uses? I would hate to bring a "monitor" into my "clean" house and be infected by it. Plus, $200/ month ain't cheap. That is nearly 1/3 of the overall cost.
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Wed Sep 16 2009 11:14:06
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Mucho-
That cleaning issue was something I had as well, and I bought mine new. I took it apart as much as I could, inspected, blasted air where I couldn't get to, and wiped the unit with 91% Al.
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Thu Sep 17 2009 1:22:20
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OK, I see that a unit can be had for a little less than $500. Right now I am on the fence. Somebody give me a push..
Pros:
a) Can help to positively ID a BB problem faster than just looking out.
b) Can give you better confidence that you have eliminated a problem.
These are very important for people who do not react to bites &/or in a large house that does not have a lot of people sleeping in it.Cons:
a) High start up cost: $500 for the unit + four lures (each good for about a week).
b) Cost you every time you run it (CO2, lures): Additional lures are about $8 each and you have to buy your own CO2 at $XX.xx/ week.Right now I am not so concerned with the cost. I have pissed away $500 in one weekend out partying and had nothing to show for it. I am willing to pay, but I do not want to waste my money. Little help?
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Sep 18 2009 15:06:53
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I took the overwhelming silence to mean GO FOR IT! I took the plunge! I ordered a Nightwatch today from Do It Yourself Pest Control, Inc. It was $450 with free shipping. I am hoping to get it next week.
It may be overkill, but I plan to use it to monitor my current situation as well as a way to check after a guest has stayed over. Plus, as everyone who knows me will attest, I am a sucker for electronic gadgets. Thanks everyone for your, um, help.
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