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Do you think they're gone?
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bugzy
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue Oct 19 2010 18:10:02
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It's been 38 days since our 2nd treatment. I can't find any sign of them and believe me I'm always looking. I do get random pimple like things, but they don't itch and they don't look anything like the bites I had. I had a pretty good allergic reaction to the bites. I don't really buy into the theroy that you become immune to the bites, I've never become immune to mosquito bites.... All that said, my heart stops everytime I get one.
We had them for about 3 weeks, we know when and how we got them. The exterminator said we had a "mild" infestation". I can't tell you the things I threw out, including every bed in the house. We all sleep on inflatable mattresses now. I wash/dry all of our bedding and vacuum everyday. Which means when I get home from work, I have 3 hours more work to do :(.
Anyway, I want to believe they're gone, but I continue to examine every fleck I see. Has anyone here gotten rid of them with 2 chemical treatments? Is it really possible that they're gone? When can I stop vacumming like a crazy woman?
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SearchandDestroy
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue Oct 19 2010 23:09:07
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38 days without bites? Congratulations!
Sounds like you really had a mild one...that's good. Sorry to hear you had to throw out all of your beds though.
As far as vacuuming like a crazy person, our PCO said not to. He didn't want me disturbing the dust. I vacuum up the dead bugs (there are lots of different kinds!) when I can't stand it anymore.
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Killshot
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Posted 2 years ago
Wed Oct 20 2010 1:59:02
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Bugzy,
I am truly sorry for your infestation. You asked if it's possible to rid Bed Bugs with 2 chemical treatments? My answer is yes, but you need to be aware that Bed Bugs have a 32-48 cycling from egg to adult. So 38 days since your 2nd treatment means your almost out of the woods. Continue to be preventive for 2-3 more weeks and check closely around previously infested areas. If possible have a final inspection done to give yourself closure on this issue.
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bugzy
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Posted 2 years ago
Wed Oct 20 2010 6:23:55
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Thank you for the responses/support! I'll remain vigil and hope for the best. I did contact my exterminator to see if he felt we needed another treatment. His response was "I'm not doing the happy dance about your house yet, but I'm working on the choreography." Gotta love a exterminator with a sense of humor.
Bugzy
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Posted 2 years ago
Wed Oct 20 2010 7:29:24
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I agree with Killshot.
I would suggest looking in to some inexpensive passive monitors for long term surveillance.
Given that you are sleeping on an air mattress you might want to consider the BB Alert Passive monitor for the bed and place Climb Up Interceptors on furniture with legs.
Being alarmed by new unexplained marks on the skin is pretty universal... Hypervigilance is a normal response to the fear that is evoked by these little parasites.
Thirty eight days is a good sign... Monitors can help provide some peace of mind.
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SearchandDestroy
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Wed Oct 20 2010 12:33:29
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Killshot -
But in that 32-48 day window where an egg turns into an adult..they have to be biting, yes?
I would agree to remain vigilant.
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bugnut
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Wed Oct 20 2010 15:30:41
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Sounds very good - catching it early is helpful. 12 more days and you will be closer to dancing!
fingers crossed for you!
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Killshot
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Posted 2 years ago
Thu Oct 21 2010 2:23:38
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SearchandDestroy - 13 hours ago »
Killshot -
But in that 32-48 day window where an egg turns into an adult..they have to be biting, yes?
I would agree to remain vigilant.You are correct, but Bed Bugs will travel to feed. Humans are the preferred host, but bed bugs feed on many warmblooded animals. Animal hosts include poultry, rats, mice, dogs, cats, pigeons, canaries, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Wild animals, including bats, swallows and chimney swifts may also serve as hosts and may be responsible for causing infestations in or around buildings (although we more typically see other Cimex species in those situations). So in conclusion, immature stages can survive more than two months without feeding; however, most nymphs usually develop into adults within 4 to 7 weeks. Indoors, three or four annual generations may be produced and you will find all stages of bed bugs in an established infestations. Bed bug adults can survive up to a year or more without feeding, which means that infestations may continue to survive even if a house was left vacant for several months.
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