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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue May 3 2011 2:20:20
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I have had some bites on my arms for about 4 months. I do travel; have had 3 inspections; one + k9 hit; one negative k9 hit (after the first one hit +); no treatment. I am still a wreck- the company that did hit is offering a thermal treatment for 2400. The company that did not have a hit won't do anything without a positive hit/ and/ visual. I am not sure if they are in my home or not; I won't sit on my couch. 6 unit privately owned building and no one else claims to be having an issue.
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slj29
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue May 3 2011 3:13:51
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I know nothing about this, but I would personally not trust the people who offer the most expensive treatment right away without even a visible ID of fecal matter or cast skins. It sounds like the second company (with the negative hit) has better business practices -- they want to make sure you actually have the problem before taking thousands of dollars from you, even if that means (potentially) being wrong and treating the problem a little later. I would wait a bit and keep looking for the signs. Other bugs might be biting you, or you could have scabies, or even an allergic reaction to something. If the bites coincide with your traveling at all, that could also be the culprit.
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BBJames
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue May 3 2011 3:14:16
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jmc1,
You should confirm visual conformation of live activity from your inspector. These days with all the petty scams going on, you should inspect your inspector, as he or she inspects your issue. You should only agree to a treatment after they have shown you a positive confirmation of bed bugs. No visual.... No money spent....
I would call the K-9 company that said they had a confirmed BB visual during the inspection, and simply ask for documented proof of what their findings were. Then explain for the cost of their treatment you would need visual proof. If they are being truthful, they will meet your needs at no additional cost, knowing a visual conformation will lock in a service treatment for $2400.00
I would look into some inexpensive monitoring devices, which may help confirm yea or nea.
Good Luck
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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Tue May 3 2011 4:42:59
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Thanks; I have the interceptors on my bed and sofa- nothing- its been a week; almost 2 since they have been on. The entire thing is vague- no one can give me an answer. One of the dogs was wrong- I hope it was the 2nd one.... but nothing visual; just very anxiety provoking because I still don't know.
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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Wed May 4 2011 3:53:34
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I am such a wreck about this- I see what I think are 3 new red welts- on the back of my leg and neck- and then read how someone found them 7 mos after they statted getting bitten. I am just not sure what to think; from what I have learned they can be very hard to find; but one negative hit and one positive hit by 2 different dogs and no visual.
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eustacethemonk
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Posted 2 years ago
Fri May 6 2011 22:52:05
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In my experience with getting bitten by bedbugs, I've found that the bites pop up almost immediately, or the following day at the latest. We had bedbugs for several months, and had begun treatments, before ever seeing a single bug. Once treatments started, they all started to come out of furniture and walls to die. We traced their tracks by sprinkling a thin layer of diatomaceous earth under our couches and beds and looked closely each day with flashlights.
For what it worth, to me, the worst part about the whole ordeal was the wondering (i.e. do I have them, maybe this bite is just a fluke, etc. etc.) and once I began having treatments and seeing the results of those treatments, I began to feel better.
Take it one day at a time and best of luck to you.
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Posted 2 years ago
Sat May 7 2011 1:28:20
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eustacethemonk - 2 hours ago »
In my experience with getting bitten by bedbugs, I've found that the bites pop up almost immediately, or the following day at the latest.Keep in mind people's bite reaction time varies a lot (and Michael Potter suggests at least 30% don't react at all).
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hopeidont
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Posted 2 years ago
Sat May 7 2011 2:23:54
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So would you suggest treating based on bites alone? Even with no visuals; and the 2 very different k9 inspections?
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Sat May 7 2011 15:20:58
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hopeidont - 10 hours ago »
So would you suggest treating based on bites alone? Even with no visuals; and the 2 very different k9 inspections?No -- it's important to get confirmation. The k9 handler who claimed there was a "hit" but provided you with no visual evidence is also the same firm offering treatment-- I'd want to see the evidence if I were you.
If you can't get them to cone back for free and show you, then you mightier some monitors to visually verify for yourselves.
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Posted 2 years ago
Sun May 8 2011 15:02:47
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Sorry:
"cone"= come
"mightier"= might getI can't edit on my phone... :-p
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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Mon May 9 2011 4:11:16
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The first k9 that did hit + was not able to find any evidence at all of bed bugs on my sofas or bed; the next company that I came in to get a 2nd opinion did a visual; could not find anything; and the 2nd k9 from a different company; came in about 8 days after the first and did not hit on a thing. I have not seen any evidence; and not sure if I am still getting bit or not- I did have a few things last week; 4 different days in the middle of the day; a sharp pin prink pain; look down at my waist and there was definitely a red "bite" looking mark; and then the area swelled; turned warm and was firm to touch. The other "bite" marks I have had on my arms for a few months and they are not healing that well. I have been to several MD's and no one can tell me what is going on. I also have 2 sets on my left hand/ wrist; that I think happend last week; did not feel them but noticed them later in the day; in that pattern that is described. The first k9 that hit did not offer any type of visual.; and neither the 2 follow up visits; one with the negative k9; could find any evidence.
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cilecto
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Posted 2 years ago
Mon May 9 2011 8:37:15
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Could you be reacting to some other irritant, or to bites received outside your home?
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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Mon May 9 2011 10:11:34
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Its possible that I could have reacted to some type of irratant; my fear is that I got bit in a hotel and brought them home and no one can see any evidence which sounds like that is a frequent occurence.
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jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Mon May 9 2011 18:16:33
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I meant to say; of the 2 k9 dogs; that I hope it was the first one that was wrong- the one who had positve "hits" on my bed and sofas. I had what I think was a new red mark; bite today on my back... just so upset and freaked out; and want this to go away. I have to travel at the end of this week in what is supposed to be a celebration; but 16 hours in a plane; and a week in a hotel; and another 16 hours in a plane- to return home- I am beside myself right now. I live in a multi unit complex and most folks (like I was until a few weeks ago); are very un edcucated on BB; one set of washer/ dryer in the basement for all to use; I was on a mission the other day to dry all of my clothes and one person got pissed at me for making noise going up and down the stairs at 12 noon; where I had already done 8 loads; I just had to say; look; I am not sure what is happening to my skin; I am flipped; I apologize for the noise; will try to be quieter; but don't interupt me today.
I think I have about 8 bags left; just too beat to go to the laundry mat when I have a washer dryer that I pay for at home; unfortunately one that is used by several other units. Gross me out to begin with; but I just figured with enough hot water/ bleach/ and time in the dryer anything would be killed. -
jmc1
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Posted 2 years ago
Wed May 11 2011 21:05:44
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Yesterday I was in a meeting and felt a small itch just above a knuckle bone; I rub it- and a little bite like mark appeared. Then- driving home from work yesterday; I felt something like a pimple on the back of my neck- today I had someone look at it and it looks like a yellow little welt in the center of it. I took some photos but not sure how to load them. Still no signs in my room; the bugs I have taken to the pest company- carpet beetles. I did find a spider in one of the climb ups the other night and definitely some other bugs but so far nothing that looks like a bed bug- I so hope it is not; but when I compare the photos I can't help be very alarmed-
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jmc1
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Posted 1 year ago
Tue May 24 2011 22:40:39
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I was away for one week; had no new skin reactions/ bites. Now home for the past 2 nights and nothing- but still seeing carpet beetles with a couple in the climb ups. Can anyone reccomend a BB monitor? I have had the climb ups on my sofa and bed now for about a month and not seen one sign of a bed bug- as well as the white sticky traps. I am not sure how long it would take for a bed bug to get into one of the climb up receptors but read somewhere if it has been 3 weeks or more you might be free- or; maybe I never had them in the first place and it could be carpet beetles causing the reaction. Its just so weird that I would get new red looking "bite" marks that would show up during the day.
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whatsbitingme
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Posted 1 year ago
Tue May 24 2011 23:25:14
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I'm having a VERY similar experience and I am starting to think it's all about the carpet beetles. I plan on doing heavy duty cleaning, buying a new vacuum and air filter. My house is very clutter-free and clean, but the under the bed was a mess with cat hair and our closet is a bit hoardish with clothes. I'm hoping the cleaning makes a difference and the "bites" will cease. Fingers crossed.
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jmc1
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Posted 1 year ago
Thu May 26 2011 2:12:00
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Interceptors now on bed and sofa for about 4-5 weeks- no bed bugs that I can see...just the spider and carpet beetles...
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