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bitebedbugsback
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Thu Oct 29 2009 18:55:12
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Sorry I've been asking so many questions the past couple of days, but I have another one. :)
Are wooden futons as hard to treat as wooden bed frames? My PCO said he can treat my futon, but I'm willing to throw it out if need be. Though obviously I'd prefer not having to buy a new futon or couch if I don't have to. So I'm trying to determine whether I should try having it treated or just trash it. Any thoughts?
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Hi,
Futon bases are one of the easiest types of bed to treat and to treat well if you are willing to put the time in and they are light coloured wood.
I am not a big fan of this throwing stuff out rubbish and in fact Michael Potter made a similar comment in his talk the other day at PestWorld. I think we may have to start a treat not trash campaign.
The reality of it is that in the last 7 years I have only felt that disposal of 5 beds has sped up the process of bed bug extermination and interestingly in correct disposal can actually spread the problem.
Hope that help.
David Cain
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Thu Oct 29 2009 19:10:02
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I am going on my FIFTH treatment in six weeks and when you look at the wooden frame of my sectional it looks like it's bb free at first and even a second look. The PCO showed me exactly what to look for and has been really great at answering all my questions, even the most crazy ones. I asked him if I should throw the thing away since that is where my infestation is centralized to and he told me since it has gotten 85% better since the first treatment that he felt it could be saved. However, for my own personal peace of mind, I'm seriously considering tossing it. The strange part about my infestation is that my sectional has two parts-a couch and a hide abed portion and the damm bbs are only in the couch part, NOT the hide abed which I find bizarre. The PCO told me that he will treat my place until it is free of these evil SOBs thank God. I hope you get some peace of mind soon as I hope I do as well. Good luck!
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5 treatments in 6 weeks.
Wow please slow that one down, its far too frequent if they are using insecticide and too much treatment can result in bite like symptoms.
David
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bitebedbugsback
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Fri Oct 30 2009 19:40:51
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BBCOUKonTour, you said wooden futon bases are easy to treat well if I'm willing to put the time into it. What should I be spending that time doing, besides having the PCO treat it? I know I can clean it with Murphys and put the mattress in an encasement. What else? Also, what if it's not light colored, since it's not?
Thanks for the help.
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Your PCO should first put in the time to deal with it if they are working on the site. Futon bases can be checked easier than many other types of beds and the last one I did took about 30 minutes but the infestation was only 3 months in and consisted of about 60 bugs of various stages.
I don't use murphy's soap so cant comment on that and likewise with encasements.
If its not a light colour such as mahogany or dark wood it may be harder to see the signs and bugs but its not impossible with a good flashlight and attention to detail. I don't follow a set protocol but prefer to asses and decide what tools are best applied at the when I am working on jobs. It's a different way at looking at the problem but I personally feel the results speak for themselves.
David
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bitebedbugsback
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Fri Oct 30 2009 21:25:48
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Thanks, I appreciate the info. I definitely have a new found respect for PCOs!
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