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bambi

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Posted 10 months ago
Sun Jul 22 2012 19:21:24
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I'm not sure they are that much of an improvement, but they sure were easier to take!

Common, I think, oh so common.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7625576654/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7625564100/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7625558788/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7625553496/in/photostream

Old pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7610803464/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambi_bug/7610797112/in/photostream
Nobugsonme

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Posted 10 months ago
Sun Jul 22 2012 23:40:15
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Please note you can now embed photos and it isn't really much harder than posting a link.
Directions here:
http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/test-13

If some kind of response is needed, this can make things easier for identifiers who may be viewing from a cell phone, etc.

But in this case, are you looking for some kind of feedback?
bambi

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 1:07:11
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I don't know if the pic worked - if not, it's okay.

No, I don't need any feedback. I think we know who this little lady is. (Does anybody else start to admire these things?)

I do wish I knew how to take better pictures.

Thanks for all your help!
KillerQueen

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 2:44:02
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I love that picture ... can I use it for my website? That's right, I said website! I'm about 2 weeks away from going live.
theyareoutthere

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 3:25:55
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As a consumer, I find it very creepy. Can't you use a plush BB toy or something? Maybe little dancing BBs (kind of like the RAID ant commercials)?
bed-bugscouk

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 7:05:31
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KillerQueen - 4 hours ago »
I love that picture ... can I use it for my website? That's right, I said website! I'm about 2 weeks away from going live.

2 weeks, I will hold you to that one.

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 9:40:02
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Actually, this kind of detail is really helpful.

If everyone could do this, experts could weigh in on whether a closely-related cousin (bat bugs, swallow bugs) might be the culprit, as opposed to bed bugs.

Can some of the experts do that in this case? Click on the image links above or the images above and below to get larger sizes.

0720121040 by Bambi Bug, on Flickr
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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 9:41:36
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I sent you a PM also, Bambi.
bambi

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Posted 10 months ago
Mon Jul 23 2012 12:49:10
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Hey, Killer - and anybody else -

Anybody is welcome to use my pictures. I'm going to try to find out how to take better ones. If I succeed, I'll post them.
loubugs

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Posted 9 months ago
Thu Jul 26 2012 12:35:08
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Doesn't look like a bat bug, not hairy setae on body. short ones. Looks like a bed bug. Is there a reason to suspect something other than the common bed bug?
bambi

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Posted 9 months ago
Thu Jul 26 2012 17:27:01
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Somebody wondered if it might be something else early on, and requested more pictures, but I think it's been settled now. It's nice to have confirmation from such a recommended source!

I heat-treated Tuesday and sent the recliner to the landfill. My window frames warped a little, but there was no other damage and I'm still glad I did it. Ruby the Dog came yesterday - no sign of bugs.

Once again, I am so utterly grateful to the folks on this site who have been so helpful. It saved me a huge amount of anxiety, and may have saved me from either a bigger infestation, or the snake oil salesmen. I'm trying to pay it forward now.
P Bello

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Posted 9 months ago
Thu Jul 26 2012 19:13:58
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Nice photos ! Bed bug.

Probably qualifies as this month's center fold in Playbug Magazine, at your newstand now !

Thanks for the great photos ! pb
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Posted 9 months ago
Thu Jul 26 2012 20:01:41
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loubugs - 7 hours ago »
Doesn't look like a bat bug, not hairy setae on body. short ones. Looks like a bed bug. Is there a reason to suspect something other than the common bed bug?

I think it was initially suggested because it was found on a wall and there were birds or bats nesting in the attic if I recall correctly.