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upagain
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Posted 3 months ago
Sun Aug 23 2009 12:39:32
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Think of getting one to try and detect early infestation (and to out my mind at ease). Any one using them? Best place to buy? What was you average cost?
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your host
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Posted 3 months ago
Sun Aug 23 2009 12:48:18
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This is a list of distributors (from Biosensory, the manufacturer). Biosensory says you can also "ask your local PCO." Many of them may be able to sell you one. I think the going rate is about $700 and then you have to buy lures and C02 tanks.
Alternatively, I do not know if you are in the NYC area, but the NYTimes stories this weekend said local PCO John Furman (KillerQueen on the forums) was planning to rent them out to customers for a two-week stretch. He may not be fully in gear with this business, but it would not hurt to ask. You can PM him by going to the private messages page and clicking "new private message" and then looking for KillerQueen in the drop-down menu.
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upagain
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Posted 3 months ago
Sun Aug 23 2009 13:46:03
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Thanks. I've searched the forums here and it seems that a lots of posts are older, anyone have any good comments? I saw John's quote in the Times, he seems happy with them.
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thebedbugresource
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Posted 3 months ago
Sun Aug 23 2009 19:37:48
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I just received one and it is missing parts. Once it is up and running I will be able to see how it works.
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Adele
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Aug 24 2009 1:01:22
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Sean - please make sure to come back and post your reviews/comments about it so we can get an unbiased and objective opinion
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Aug 24 2009 9:53:23
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Anyone else?
Looks like KQ gave them a nod in the times yesterday.
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Aug 24 2009 10:13:12
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I have and use both active monitors that are currently available. Both units have captured bed bugs in rooms that were not believed to have bed bugs.
My thoughts are as follows: I think the Nightwatch has the ability to attract bed bugs from farther distances, but is prone to harborage locations within the unit. The CDC3000 is easier to "sanitize so moving live bed bugs or eggs to a new room is less likely. I use a packtite unit to heat the units after they have been in the field.
With the NightWatch unit I am fearful that over time the glue that holds the material on the ramps will fail due to heating. I am also fearful that the LCD display and or other electronics with in the unit will fail due to heating. So I see pro's and con's in both units. Also what are the results telling you? If you place a unit and capture no bed bugs does this mean you are bed bug free - No. If you place a unit a capture bed bugs how is this going to help you find and target their harborage ?
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upagain
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Posted 2 months ago
Mon Aug 24 2009 11:41:10
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Figure if u catch them at least you know you have them. I've been ripping eveything apart and have found no trace. Some marks on skin and what seemed to be a misquito bite, but nothing in terms of signs. Ripped boxspring apart, pic frames, under furniture, took apart bottom of couch etc. Just looking for piece of mind.
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upagain - 1 week ago »
Think of getting one to try and detect early infestation (and to out my mind at ease). Any one using them? Best place to buy? What was you average cost?Hi, I'm writting from canada and I work very closely with our Health dept. and to the best of my knowledge we do not sell them in Canada and I can tell you that a good cleaning vacuuming and steaming of the whole place needs to be done
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MuchoInsano
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Posted 2 months ago
Thu Sep 17 2009 1:40:06
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I agree with upagain. I live in a 2500 Sq. Ft. house by myself. I have four bedrooms and if BB's go dormant in either one it might not be until I get a guest that they come out. A quick ID is priceless.
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thebedbugresource
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Posted 2 months ago
Thu Sep 17 2009 9:32:53
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Both units CDC 3000 and NightWatch are sold in Canada.
Most major pest control companies retail them. Call the big names and you will find them.
Sean.
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