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zedd4x

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Posted 11 months ago
Thu Jun 7 2012 13:11:30
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Hi all,

I live in a studio whose door opens to a open pathway outside. I am going to acquire a packtite soon. But i was wondering if I can use it inside my studio ? Its an L shaped room with the door and the kitchen in one part of the L, and the living part and the sleeping part in the other. So is it safe if I set up the packtite right next to the door and treat my items there and bag them right away ? I have a low level infestation. Also I am undergoing chemical treatment in my studio in a weekly manner ( apparently ), is it safe if I leave start sweeping the studio from the door side towards the bed side while packtiting the stuff without bagging all of them ? I guess not, but just wanted to check.

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Posted 11 months ago
Thu Jun 7 2012 18:47:16
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Hi Zedd,
Glad to hear you have a PackTite coming. You want to use it indoors because it is not insulated, so the ambient temperature plays a role in how quickly kill temperature is reached. We originally planned to use ours in an uninsulated garage - quickly learned that was not an option.
Here is a link to the manual. It should give you a good idea of its operation, plus there are a ton of videos David has uploaded to Youtube. Going through your belongings in a methodical method as you describe your sweep sounds suitable, followed by your bagging to ensure they stay 'clean'. You will enjoy your PackTite.
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Posted 11 months ago
Thu Jun 7 2012 23:13:43
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hi Zedd,
did you find one locally or are you ordering one?
hope things work out for you
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Posted 11 months ago
Thu Jun 7 2012 23:20:39
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We also have A FAQ on the Packtite.
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Posted 11 months ago
Fri Jun 8 2012 16:56:56
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Thanks for all your wonderful support guys. BedBugMutts, I will definitely read the manual. I just ordered the thing today, will start my procedure when I get it this Monday.
edtt, I did find one locally and it worked out fine. Thanks a lot Sorry Nobugsonme I had no luck getting it from allergy guy since they are still out of stock and I want to get rid of the infestation sooner than later ... But thanks a lot for all your help here. Also thanks for the link. Let me take a look at the FAQ.

I will set it up inside my studio, hopefully no bed bugs will get inside the bags I use to pack the clean items while I do it. Chance of that happening is pretty low IMHO.
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Posted 11 months ago
Fri Jun 8 2012 18:28:56
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If you're bagging them in giant Ziplocs, just don't open the bag until you're finished Packtiting that load. Even if you didn't live in a studio, this would be an issue b/c you'd have to worry about bringing them into another room. Good luck.
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Posted 11 months ago
Mon Jun 11 2012 14:35:24
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Do you mean I should put everything in the ziplock in one shot ? And yes I am going to use the XXL ones. I get my packtite today hopefully and will start the treatment. Just wondering if I could take this up to the Residence Life Manager and ask them for a refund of my rent, this is causing me so much hassle and pain. Do you guys think that's a reasonable request ? Thanks !