How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
3 Most Popular Bed Bug Treatments:
-Thermal Remediation:
Thermal Remediation has become quickly popular as an alternative to chemical treatment. The three most important keys of success in a Thermal Remediation is the heat, movement of the heat, and monitoring of the heat.
The idea of the thermal remediation treatment is to eliminate the bed bugs through the excess amount of heat ranging in the temperature range of 120°-140℉.
Bed bugs are ultimately attracted to heat; therefore they will most likely come out of their hiding places and quickly become affected by the Thermal Remediation treatment. This method of treatment is known to effectively kill bed bugs in all of their stages: eggs, nymphs, and adults.
-Freeze Technology (Cryonite)
Cryonite eliminates bed bugs through excessive amounts of cold temperature. The key factors in the effectiveness of Cryonite are CO2 and the combination of particle sizes and speed. The adjustment of the speed and size, allow the stream of particles to enter deeply through small cracks and crevices. Cryonite can be safely used on electrical equipment, clothes, and other sensitive accounts.
It leaves no residual and treatment sites can be safely re-occupied, immediately after the treatment.
-Chemical Treatment
Chemical Treatment is the oldest, most traditional way of getting rid of bed bugs. If chemical treatment is initiated in the early stages of an infestation, it can help control the number and prevent further spread of the infestation. Chemical Treatment could be the most cost effective treatment when correctly applied. Some companies in the Cryonite or Thermal Remediation business even recommend chemical treatment as a follow up treatment method for optimum performance. Chemical treatment may actually be the most cost efficient treatment method. The thermal remediation and Cryonite treatment are known to be costly although all three treatments are effective if done correctly.
Thursday, 4. March 2010 9:52
Been treating bedbugs with your product. How long after treating, killing / sterilizing can / do they live? Thanks…….Roger
Thursday, 4. March 2010 10:26
Thank you for being a loyal customer at Pestmall.
I could not locate your order history, so I cannot really answer which product we are talking about.
But for one thing, most of our bedbugs insecticides are contact kill, meaning it will kill them on contact.
Only IGR (stands for Insect Growth Regulator) doesn’t kill the bedbugs. Instead it regulates the insect growth,
so that a larvae would not develop into an adult and have the capability to reproduce.
One thing with bedbug is that you cannot kill them all in one treatment. Even the professionals
have to treat at least 3 to 4 times in order to completely get rid of the bed bugs.
And also, proper usage is vital. Any spots untreated will become a safe haven for the bedbugs,
and over time, they will infest your home again.
Let us know if you have more questions.
Thursday, 6. May 2010 2:39
I was wondering if you have the kits like you showed in the video?
Thursday, 6. May 2010 9:43
Yes we do.
We have several kits made suitable for different living conditions.
If you can tell us how many rooms you have, how big your home is,
and what state you reside (to check state registration issue) etc.
I will help you choose proper kit for your treatment.
Tuesday, 11. May 2010 12:45
Do the kits on your site kill the eggs of the bed bugs?
We’ve only seen a few bed bugs in 1 of our bedrooms and there’s only evidence of them on the bed. Is there a need to treat the other furniture in the room? Should we treat our other bedroom, as well?
Wednesday, 12. May 2010 9:18
Hi Erin,
It is a lengthy process to get rid of bed bugs because they can survive up to 18 months without food.
The kits on our site are very effective in helping you get rid of bed bugs, however, it is very hard to kill the eggs of bed bugs.
On the product labels of Steri-Fab and Bedlam BedBugs Spray, the manufacturer states that these products will kill the eggs.
I would not depend solely on getting rid of the eggs with those products because it is difficult to locate the eggs
and the residual time for Ster-Fab and Bedlam is not any longer than one month.
I would recommend that you treat other furniture in the room as well as dust the Mother Earth Dust around the perimeter of your room
and into electrical sockets in the walls where the bed bugs may hide to prevent the spread of any further infestations into neighboring rooms.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
Sunday, 27. June 2010 23:36
My daughter and I have been bitted by bedbugs. I would like you recommend some products to kill them entirly. Moreover tell me how to use them. Thanks!
Zi
Tuesday, 6. July 2010 11:26
Hi Zi,
There is a way to entirely get rid of bed bugs, but it takes consistency and time.
Bed bugs are one of the most difficult and time consuming pests to get rid of, and I am sincerely sorry that you are now infested with them.
Because bed bugs have so many different hiding places, there are different products that you can use for them.
We have the Mother Earth Dust that we recommend you apply around the perimeter of your infested room to confine the infestation and to prevent any further infestations from coming in. I would also recommend you apply this dust into the electrical plug outlets as bed bugs are known to hide there.
If you go to http://www.pestmall.com, you can find mattress and box spring encasements. These encasements will fully encase your mattress and prevent any bed bugs that are hiding in the mattresses or box springs to escape and bite you or your daughter.
We also have Steri Fab or Bedlam Bedbugs Insecticide that you can actually spray on on your mattress. Once those two products are dry, it is safe for you or your daughter to come in contact with the mattress. Steri Fab is more recommended for people with sensitive skin.
Also, I would recommend using Gentrol IGR to control the reproductive cycle of the bed bugs. IGR is an Insect Growth Regulator which stops the bed bugs from being able to reproduce. You can use this with an insecticide called Cyonara.
We have bed bug kits on our website which contains all the products I just spoke about. If you do decide to purchase one of the kits, call in and request for directions on how to accurately use the kits for full effectiveness. There are different sizes and products in the kits. If you type in ‘bed bug kit’ on the search bar near the top right, you will see the different products in each kit and with all this information, you can decide which one will be best for you!
Wednesday, 21. July 2010 17:58
I seem to have a small infestation of bedbugs but am not sure because I’ve never seen one and I don’t see feces or blood trails, but I and my daughter both have a few bites in the late afternoon show up. I am moving into a new home from an apt bldg and do not want to carry them with me. Do I treat where I live now, wait to treat new home, or both?
Friday, 23. July 2010 13:19
Hello Stacey,
Sounds like a problem! But we can solve it, it may not be the easiest thing, but it’s very possible!
You want to make sure that you take every precaution, because once your new home is infested,
it’s going to be a long and difficult task to get rid of them.
Make sure to wash all your clothing before you take it to your new home.
Some people actually put all their clothes in a large trash bag and use the Nuvan Pro Strips.
They cut it in half before using it though. Basically, you would cut the Nuvan Pro Strip in half
and place it in the trash bag with all your clothes in it. It emits a fume that kills the bed bugs.
Also, I would recommend treating all your furniture thoroughly with Bedlam Bedbug Insecticide.
It has a residual time for about 2 weeks. Make sure to stay consistent with treatments.
I would also recommend that you treat and cracks or crevices (which could be a potential bed
bug hiding spot) with the MotherEarth Dust.
I also strongly recommend you treating your new home before you move in to take ANY
precautions in the case that a bed bug infestation may occur. Early treatments are crucial.
Also, we recommend that you ENCASE your mattresses and box springs, rather than purchasing new ones.
The reason being, both the mattresses and box springs are known to be common
hiding spots for the bed bugs. If you were to throw out the infested mattresses and box springs,
and purchase new ones– the new ones could be infested right away!
When you encase your mattress and/or your box spring, you are not letting any bed bugs in or out of the
encasements. The bed bugs trapped inside will die from starvation.
As for treating your new home, we have kits designed for certain room sizes: bed bug kits.
I truly hope that the bed bugs do not carry over to your new home.
Let me know if there’s anything else you need to know!
Here’s just an interesting fact I was reminded of when you said you and your daughter were getting bit–
Bed bugs are more attracted to females than they are to males.
Thursday, 4. November 2010 20:59
Hi! Can you speak on the safety of these products with pets? I have a cat, and it’s very hard to find stuff that speaks on the safety of using pesticides with furry and very curious roommates running about.
Friday, 5. November 2010 9:18
Hi! Well, it really depends on what products you were interested in buying. Some products are hazardous to the animal. Like the other day, a customer wanted to purchase Contrac blox which is a rodenticide. She informed us that her cat catches and eats the mice! We told her that using rodenticide like the blox are not going to be safe for her cat because it does have a secondary kill effect which means that the cat could possibly get poisoned!! However, some of our products are safe after drying. A popular item like the Bedlam bug spray, is safe once it is dry. We also have bait stations for roaches and ants that you can stick on walls where animals or children wont reach. So it all really depends on the product. BUT! Please read the product label thoroughly before you use the products you purchase OR come back and talk to us here! I hope that helped you!
Friday, 21. January 2011 16:34
hi,
we have noticed a bed bug in one of our rooms. we also noticed one of our grandchildern with red spots on his arms and abdomin. this makes us worried of a larger bed bug infestation in our house. we do not know the sourse of these bugs and how they got into our homes for sure, but mostr likely from some workers in the house. since i live in saudi arabia, i wonder if i can get one of your product kits that is good to ship to me in saudi arabia. i will pay for the shipping as well. i will appreciate your help.
Wednesday, 26. January 2011 15:34
Hello,
Bed bugs are a huge pests all over the world. They are easily transferable through many situations. Unfortunately we cannot ship chemicals internationally, however you may want to check locally to see if they’re is a pest control store in your area. The best chemicals I would recommend would be the chemicals contained inside the bed bug kits. Our licensed exterminators have specially picked out these items for anyone interested in a do it yourself treatment. Good Luck!
Monday, 31. January 2011 3:01
please give me informantion in the nearest center in my area Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, 10. February 2011 18:57
Hello Karen, unfortunately, the only retail store that we have is located in Duluth, GA. All other purchases that are made by customers are delivered to them and ordered either by phone or online directly from our main site Pestmall.com.
Thursday, 14. April 2011 0:13
I just sent another letter on another page of this site, but hadn’t read about mattress enclosures.
Here is the thing, I have a wooden bed frame with a memory foam mattress covered with a cotton cover and zippered tightly. Do I need enclosures with that set up?
I know I have bedbugs because I wake up every morning itching from tiny red bites, at least 2 to 6 new ones every day. I just came back from a trip and am sure I brought them back with me from the hotel I stayed in.
I have a totally indoor cat who sleeps with me, but she is not scratching, so it could not be fleas from her.
Also I am unable to change my bed every day because of arthritis, and I only get help on Fridays. Will the kits you advertise do the job under these circumstances?
Virginia Meyer
Thursday, 21. April 2011 13:45
Hello again Ms. Meyer,
Ah~ we meet again on this page (: Well, if you already have an encasement then there would be no need for you to re encase your mattress or box spring. However I do advise that you make sure the mattress encasement that you are currently using is bed bug proof. Especially now with the epidemic of bed bugs most encasements come out labeled as bed bug and/or dust mite proof. If you look on the website there are many bed bug kits that have been specially put together by our licensed professionals. However due to the medical conditions that were mentioned earlier, I would probably speak with a physician before purchasing any of the chemicals.
Sunday, 8. May 2011 4:29
i was wondering if i turned my heater up at my apt. will it kill the bed bugs while im away from home If so what temperature would be best and what product would you recommend? I have three dogs an sometimes they like to get lnto my bed could they be infested as well and can they be carriers to these bed bugs?
Thursday, 12. May 2011 13:56
Although heat treatment can be effective for the treatment of termites, the recommended temperature is higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat treatments are usually done by steamers/washers/ and driers, so using the heater will not do anything on the bed bugs. We recommend using our bed bug kits which include an aerosol, liquid, IGR, and dust products. The aerosol is used for intimate areas like the mattress lining, head board, etc. The liquid concentrate is used for larger surfaces such as the areas around the bed. The IGR is an insect growth regulator which prohibits maturation of the bedbugs to prevent them from reaching a state of reproduction. The dust is used in areas of minimal or no contact like the wall void, under/behind furniture, etc.
As for the dogs, the physical characteristics of bedbugs make them incapable of maneuvering around fur/hair. So unlike fleas, bed bugs cannot be carried by dogs.
Sunday, 15. May 2011 21:15
Hello! We have a bed bug problem. I noticed one live so far, and we now have bites on our body. I will definitely purchase the recommended kit as well as the mattress covers. However, we have a very nice hand-made carpet. We are not sure if bed bugs are there or not, but they could be. Is there a way to get rid of them from the carpet? I did not want to throw it away since this is an expensive piece if there is a chance to clean it from bed bugs. Please let me know.
Monday, 23. May 2011 17:34
Hi Sabina,
There are 2 possible methods to clean your hand made carpet. One would be to use Sterifab. Sterifab instantly knocks them down and also works as a disinfectant. Another alternative would be to use a steam cleaner. Good luck! (:
Tuesday, 14. June 2011 20:39
hey. i just took the sheets off my bed and noticed small bugs all over my mattress, but the bugs are not moving or anything so they are obviously dead. im pretty sure they ar bed bugs, but not totally sure. none of my family members or i have ever been bitten that i have noticed, nor have i ever seen the bugs under our sheets at any other time when i took the sheets off….so the bugs resemble the pictures you have on your website but my bugs are greyish black, is that because they are dead? and is there still a possibiliy of eggs being in our mattress? should i purchase a treatment to get rid of them or is it ok because they are dead? also is it possible that the bugs were already in this house before we moved in? please help.
Thursday, 16. June 2011 9:33
Bed bugs have a significant shape. They almost look like tear drops but much more robust in shape. They are very flat from top to bottom. Unless they look like this, I don’t think that they are bed bugs. I say this because I’m actually not sure what color they turn into when they have died. You may want to try and take a sample that has been stuck to tape and put in a zip-lock bag and take it to a professional pest control management company or a local entomologist so that they can identify it for you. Once you identify the bug, we can give you more details on the behavior of the bug, any information on potential re-infestations, how to get rid of them, what products to use, and etc. Sorry I have not been able to help you out any better. Good Luck!
Sunday, 19. June 2011 7:44
Please help me I found a bug this morning at 530 something I took it and put it on a tray it look like the bed bug they show online but this one was reall dark I killed it but had no blood the stuff that came out was dark just like it’s color I have a 8 months old baby that got bitten 4 spots on his body one on his face and 3 on the back of his arm the bites are not red like online showing it’s just a bump like a pimple but with no pus or nothing under it I didn’t get a chance to look on my mattress yet cuz I’m waiting for more day light I read all the article on your site I told my husband about the spray but he told me that won’t work we have to kill them with heat I show him the bug at 530 this morning so he know what he saw but hes one of those person that’s layback it’s 840 now and I haven’t slept from the tine I saw it which was 530 am can you please tell me why to do and what to buy I notice you have a steam machine please help me before this thing get out of hand thank you
Monday, 20. June 2011 10:55
I’ve been treating for bed bugs for up to a year now and I can’t totally get rid of them. I’ve used a spray bottle to spray surfaces and all. Also I used bombs(one in each room of entire house twice). My son is still getting bit. WHAT CAN I DO?? PLEASE HELP?
Monday, 20. June 2011 11:01
Again me. I forgot to mention we totally got rid of all beds even livin room furniture. Money is starting to get real low. It’s ending up costing me over $2000.00. Most likely even more than that. I dont want new furniture getting infected. Since my last entire house bomb we didnt get bit for a couple weeks.
Monday, 20. June 2011 12:08
The first and most important thing is to correctly identify the bug. It sounds like you may have bed bugs, but at the same time, you are describing something that may not be bed bugs. We are not able to identify what it is however, by getting an inspection done by professionals, you will be able to find out exactly what it is. After identification, we can provide you with correct control products. As for heat treatment, heat treatment is not the only option to get rid of bed bugs, but it is an option. Moreover, heat treatments are expensive. If you would like, you can spray Steri-fab for immediate relief until you can better identify the pest. Steri-fab is a contact kill insecticide. As long as you leave the treated area alone to dry, it is safe to use. Spray entirely around the mattresses and furniture. You can always call us with 1-800-788-4142 with a more detailed inquiry.
Monday, 20. June 2011 12:19
Surface treatment is not sufficient enough for bed bug control, nor are bug bombs. They are both just contact kill – instant knockdown treatment methods and does not provide a residual to kill bed bugs. You must use dusts for crack and crevice treatments in the wall void, under and behind furniture, and in other areas that are not readily accessible. Also, a residual liquid spray along with an IGR, like Cyonara Insecticide and Gentrol IGR, must be sprayed in places like the base board areas of each room, around the furniture on the floor, and etc. An IGR is an insect growth regulator that will prohibit them from reproducing. On the beds and furniture, thoroughly check the seams and cracks and crevices and use an aerosol spray like Bedlam. Make sure to read all product labels and MSDS labels before applying any insecticides and for detailed instructions, feel free to call us at 1-800-788-4142.
Wednesday, 22. June 2011 1:24
I have had bed bugs for a year now. My dad says professionals are too expensive so i have been living ruff. i dont kniw how to get rid of them completely without paying so much?
Wednesday, 22. June 2011 12:53
Hi Jocelyn, we completely understand that bed bug control can be expensive. We always recommend the bed bug kits because they provide you with all the products that you need to completely cover all the areas that might be infested with bed bugs. We also offer all the products in the kits individually so if you wanted to purchase products individually, you can do that as well. Unfortunately, it does take some time and money to get rid of bed bugs, but I think that the bed bug kits are a good investment because you definitely want to try and get rid of them before they overtake your home. You can call us at 1-800-788-4142 and ask for details on how to apply each product or how each product works. Ask for me! My name is Sunny! Good Luck!
Monday, 27. June 2011 11:10
We live in a two family home, we have a bad problem with bedbugs. We get bite ever night. What do you recommend?
Tuesday, 28. June 2011 16:20
We always recommend one of our bed bug kits to control the bed bugs in your home. Bed bug kits will provide all the products that you need to apply to all the different areas of the home. If you have any questions on the bed bug kit selection or how to use the products, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-788-4142.
Wednesday, 6. July 2011 7:38
well my sister has an infestation i have only seen 2 at my house n some how now for the last 2 days i have found more then 15 bed bugs n countless eggs im goin crazy b/c dey r in my room n i have children in the house now they dont bite me but they do bite my kids i don’t have much money to pay for professional help so im tryin to find some type of product that i may use and apply myself. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM THANK YOU WOULD APPRECIATE IT GREATLY
Wednesday, 6. July 2011 12:22
I know I have bed bugs and am about to attempt to get rid of them on my own.I have two sets of mattress and box spring covers some bed bug spray and on the bus as I type ti get some mother earth dust.I dont have money to purchase anything else.do you think this will be enough? Also can my cat transfer them to other parts of the house? And this one is weird but can they live in your hair if you have braids or A weave?
Wednesday, 6. July 2011 15:27
I have a small dog and a indoor cat, I first noticed the bugs around 2 months ago but I did not know what a bed bug looked like and now I am infested badly. I dont have a lot of money to work with so I really need to know an effective way of getting rid of them for a reasonable amount of money… Please help because these darn bugs are eating me alive…
Thursday, 7. July 2011 9:26
For the cheapest, yet most effective method, I recommend that you purchase mattress encasements (http://www.pestmall.com/bed-bug-mattress-covers/) as well as one of our bed bug kits (http://www.pestmall.com/bed-bug-kits/). Do your children sleep in the same room as you? If not, then it seems like your infestation may be pretty large and may require professional help. For now, look into our kits and encasements and treat the infested area and the wall voids. Remember to detach your bed from the surround walls by at least one foot!
Thursday, 7. July 2011 9:31
Sounds like you’re on the right track! If you have a relatively small infestation, then the products you have now should be enough. Thankfully, the chances of your cat even having bed bugs is slim because of the way bed bugs are shaped. Because they are flat, bed bugs cannot maneuver through hair or fur, which means both your head and your cat should be safe from bed bugs!
Thursday, 7. July 2011 9:36
Unfortunately, since you are infested badly, you can’t eliminate the problem by simply tossing out your furniture or using a spray. Since your infestation has been going on for so long and has become pretty bad, I think you definitely need at least a kit to treat the problem. Try checking out our available kits to pick the best one for you: http://www.pestmall.com/bed-bug-kits/. And again, detach your bed from the surrounding walls! Try purchasing a bed bug trap like the Eco-Keeper (http://www.pestmall.com/eco-keeper-bed-bugs-glue-traps.html) to put around your bed legs as well. If you don’t want to spend the money, you could always simply place your bed legs in stainless steel/plastic bowls so they can’t crawl up.
Thursday, 7. July 2011 11:41
Hi it’s me again.thanks for the info but I was wondering where else I can purchase the bed bug kits beside the internet I dont have a charge card.I went to pet land and they didn’t have any DE.where else can I go?
Friday, 8. July 2011 10:43
Unfortunately, bed bug kits are only sold through certified pest control product distribution companies such as Pest Mall. You won’t be able to find any of the products we sell in any local stores such as Pet Land, Home Depot, Walmart, etc. If you cannot pay by card, we also accept checks and money orders!
Monday, 18. July 2011 1:11
I have seen a couple of bed bugs but no bites and they were brought into my house and I wanted to know should I be worried about my clothing in my closet and my daughters bed
Monday, 18. July 2011 10:42
Hi Robyn, if you put any clothes on your bed while it had bed bugs, then you will probably need to treat the clothes in your closet. I would recommend putting them all in a garbage bag along with a Nuvan Prostrip. Where did you see the bed bugs? If you saw them in your room and it’s far away from your daughter’s room, you should be ok as long as you make certain not to lay on her bed or let her lie on yours. For now, I’d recommend going ahead and treating your room, perhaps with a bed bug kit, and also placing some monitors or glue traps in your daughter’s room. Remember to detach your bed from the walls as well!
Wednesday, 20. July 2011 2:16
I HAVE FOUND BED BUGS IN MY BEDROOM I SPRYED ALL THE BASE BOARD IN MY HOUSE EVEN MY BASEMENT WITH HOT SHOT FOR BED BUG, AND TOOK OFF EVERY ELECTRICAL PLATE AND PUT MOTHER EARTH IN THEM AND PUT MOTHER EARTH AROUND THE BASEBOARD OF MY BEDROOM AND AROUND THE LEGS OF MY BED AND THE OTHER BEDS I HAVE NOT SEEN AND BUG IN THE OTHER BEDROOM BUT WANT TO BE SAFE, I CHECK THE FURNITURE EVERY DAY IN MY WITH A FLASH LIGHT AND MAGNIFY GLASS HAVE NOT SEEN ANY BUGS ON FURNITURE. IS HOT SHOT A GOOD SPRAY ITS FOR BED BUG ALSO PUT MATRESS COVER ON MY BED DO I NEED TO PUT SOME ON MY OTHER BEDS.
Wednesday, 20. July 2011 10:01
Hi Kay,
Well, to begin, please take your caps lock off. Aside from that, it seems like you’re doing everything you need to so far in terms of bed bug treatment. I don’t know how effective Hot Shot is, but because it is a commercial grade product, I can assure you that it is weaker and probably not as effective as one of our professional grade products. Instead of Hot Shot, I recommend that you use either Bedlam Bed Bug Spray or Phantom Pressurized Insecticide Spray. Otherwise, you’re taking the right steps so far. You don’t need to encase your other mattresses as long as you don’t put anything that came in contact with the infected bed onto a different mattress. Keep doing what you’re doing, along with purchasing an IGR and maybe even a liquid insecticide like Phantom or Cyzmic CS, and you should see that your bed bug problem decreases. Good luck!
Friday, 29. July 2011 18:12
Hello, I am a Registered Nurse. I travel to patient’s homes and nursing homes. The bed bugs are out of control!!!! We have even had a nurse bring them back to our office. The only treatment they did at our office was spray our baseboards. first of all what can we, as caregivers do to protect ourselves from getting bed bugs?, and second is their anyone in the EPA that we can contact to complain about this? It is ridiculous. I have been a RN for 14 years and I have never had to worry about something so bad. Now I am even worried about my children going back to school and bringing them home. I come home and put my uniforms straight in the dryer on high heat for 30 mins. Leave my shoes in the garage. Any other suggestions?
Saturday, 6. August 2011 13:03
Hi Anglel,
If you called in an exterminator and they only sprayed your baseboards, you might want to try to treat for bed bugs in your office on your own. If you go to our website, you can see all the bed bug products we have available: http://www.pestmall.com/bed-bug-control-products/. As for your home, it seems like you’re doing the right thing so far! If you want, you could get a bed bug monitor or glue trap to check for signs of bed bugs if you ever happen to get them in your home.
Saturday, 13. August 2011 13:27
My daughter who works in South Sudan has bed bugs biting her at night. There is no hot water or fumigation services. She would have to take her clothes out of the country for dry cleaning. Are there any other “home remedies” that might work to eliminate bugs or prevent spreading?
Monday, 15. August 2011 8:24
Hello Diane, Unfortunately, I do not know of any home remedies that can control bed bugs. I sincerely apologize for being unable to help with the situation.
Monday, 15. August 2011 22:29
I have never seen a bedbug in my home but I have been getting feasted upon the last several weeks. My husband doesn’t get bothered by bites but one of my sons was visiting and he was bitten pretty good. My mother-in-law lives in an assisted living facility that is infested and she was here a couple of months ago, I found 2 bugs while she was here but haven’t seen any since – nor any sign of them. I am a little paranoid about them so I have continually been inspecting my furniture and pillows and there is no sign of them, droppings or blood trails. Today my maintenance man looked at the numerous bites on my arm and said “You have bedbugs”. I immediately went out and bought a can of spray and sprayed my couches (where my MIL sat) and my mattress just for good measure. I barely survive week to week and cannot afford an exterminator or even enough cans of Hot Shot to do every room. Is there an (extremely) inexpensive option? I constantly feel like I am covered with bugs and I am creeped out. My youngest just got home from visiting his dad for the summer and I am hesitant to let him hang out in the living room because I don’t want him to be bitten or infest his room. I am at my wits end…..with an empty wallet.
Tuesday, 16. August 2011 15:36
Hi,
My dog has been itching lately and i found a tiny bug on her skin. it resembles a bed bug but its so tiny you need a magnifying glass to see it. I was wondering if bed bugs are that small. And would they be likely to be on my dog during the day? any comments on what i should do?
Thanks
Thursday, 18. August 2011 8:51
Will 99 percent alcohol do any good around baseboards?
Thursday, 18. August 2011 12:46
Hi Billie,
I’m very sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, bed bugs are becoming more and more common in homes and its something that many people must be aware of. It’s good that you are continuously inspecting. I suggest that you continue to inspect for bed bugs. Thorough inspection will require you to lift up even the cushions of the couch and inspect the seams and linings. Also, products like Bedlam Bed Bug Insecticide spray is a great spray to contact kill the bed bugs but also give you a residual of two weeks. This means that it will have a killing effect even after it dries for up to two weeks. After two weeks, you will have to reapply. For the Bedlam, we have a “buy more and save” promotion on it which means that as you buy more cans, the price of the can will go down. Consider it! and if you have any questions on how or where to apply it, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-788-4142. G’Luck!
Thursday, 18. August 2011 12:49
Hi Mark,
It is believed that bed bugs are unable to stay on animals because they can’t navigate through their thick fur. Most likely, if it is that small, it was a flea or even a nymph of a flea. To my understanding, that’s what it most likely was. If so, you may have a flea outbreak pretty soon and so you want to make sure to treat for fleas. We have sprays available and we even have Petcor which you can spray directly onto your dog and wash off (do not spray near head or genitals). If you have any questions on flea control products, give us a call at 1-800-788-4142.
Thursday, 18. August 2011 15:15
We never recommend alcohol for bed bug treatment. Granted there are health risks involved with using pesticides, however alcohol can lead to a variety of health risks as well as the percentage of house fires and other accidents increase when using alcohol to treat for bed bugs. There have been several articles of fire accidents and other health risks about people who have tried to use alcohol to treat for bed bugs. For a consultation on bed bug products, feel free to give us a call directly at 1-800-788-4142 and any representative will be able to help you find some products for bed bug control.
Tuesday, 24. April 2012 22:53
i just found like 20 bed bugs i threw away the whole furniture from my daughters room!! am i ok now or do i need to folow other steps as well??? im worried cause im moving to another home and wouldnt want to bring them with me
Wednesday, 16. May 2012 13:23
Hi Ruthy,
If you can actually locate the bed bugs, it may mean that you have a pretty heavy infestation. You should definitely do a thorough inspection to see if you can find signs of an infestation and you should definitely treat before you move. If you would like information on treatment, please email us at info@pestmall.com so that we can relay some information to you.
Saturday, 30. June 2012 12:41
I was wondering if you can cut Nuvan strips. Wether it be in half or thirds or quarters?
THANKS
Monday, 2. July 2012 14:55
Hi Yellowrose,
All the products we carry are professional grade and are not recommended to be used outside of what is stated on the product label. Since it is not labeled to be cut up, we do not recommend that you cut the Nuvan ProStrips. If you have any further questions or comments, always feel free to contact us again.
Monday, 26. November 2012 12:56
Two months ago we came back to Saudi Arabia from Montreal, Canada, carrying with us few bed bugs which spread in our villa like crazy. We tried spraying everything with Diazenon pesticides, did not work. A guy from South East Asia told us that that they fight them with kerosene. So we sprayed everything with kerosene, but we keep seeing them in our clothes, sofas, pillows and bed sheets. I don’t know if the pest control companies here are trustworthy or not. My wife thinks it is not only bed bugs but also others like mites or fleas because we see them in day time and they sting her all the time. Please give us some advice. Thanks
Tuesday, 27. November 2012 10:50
Hi Ahmad,
We do not recommend kerosene, gasoline, or alcohol treatments. It’s dangerous and those materials are highly flammable. We definitely recommend getting an inspection at least to help you identify the pest. Although we cannot send you chemicals to Saudi Arabia, we can recommend some things that you can do to try and control the issue. Hot water wash and hot temperature dry will usually kill many pests. If you can access a steam cleaner, we also recommend using a steam cleaner. When the clean clothes are out of the laundry, we recommend keeping them in airtight sealed bags as to not contaminate them. We apologize that we were unable to better assist you. If you have any questions though, please feel free to contact us again.