Comments on: “The next day, there were no bed bugs… the soldiers had not been bitten the night before” http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/ A bed bug policy advocacy group Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:52:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/comment-page-1/#comment-29477 Renee Corea Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:49:42 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=666#comment-29477 Whether or not the pest control professional gave you incorrect information, the fact is that the landlord is responsible for pest control in the building. Professional pest control services can help you eradicate what seems like a long-standing infestation. Of course, the adjacent apartments would have to be inspected and monitored. Your applications of bed bug sprays may not eradicate the infestation as it takes skill and patience to apply products correctly. Many products only kill the bed bugs they contact directly. Whether or not the pest control professional gave you incorrect information, the fact is that the landlord is responsible for pest control in the building.

Professional pest control services can help you eradicate what seems like a long-standing infestation. Of course, the adjacent apartments would have to be inspected and monitored.

Your applications of bed bug sprays may not eradicate the infestation as it takes skill and patience to apply products correctly. Many products only kill the bed bugs they contact directly.

]]> By: Jane http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/comment-page-1/#comment-27907 Jane Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:05:17 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=666#comment-27907 I do live in NY. One day I got the nerve to get the building pest control to visit. Because i had done my job the fellow found no evidence of bugs. I did show him several in a jar and suddenly got his attention. He said he would pass it on to management but warned me it was expensive and they might not do it. This was months ago and I never again heard a word about it. The pest controller seemed to have a faulty memory (he was 60 yrs, undergoing chemo but had to work to support his kids in university. he did make notes but kept forgetting where he was going next) so, as usual in NY, nothing is clear. The TD Eaton 2 spray seems to the bugs work (artificial pyrethrin 3x power). I will make a homemade dry ice detector if i can find the materials. I have a relative that will visit in 2 months so this must come to an end asap . I do live in NY. One day I got the nerve to get the building pest control to visit. Because i had done my job the fellow found no evidence of bugs. I did show him several in a jar and suddenly got his attention. He said he would pass it on to management but warned me it was expensive and they might not do it. This was months ago and I never again heard a word about it. The pest controller seemed to have a faulty memory (he was 60 yrs, undergoing chemo but had to work to support his kids in university. he did make notes but kept forgetting where he was going next) so, as usual in NY, nothing is clear. The TD Eaton 2 spray seems to the bugs work (artificial pyrethrin 3x power). I will make a homemade dry ice detector if i can find the materials. I have a relative that will visit in 2 months so this must come to an end asap .

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/comment-page-1/#comment-17215 Renee Corea Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:14:54 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=666#comment-17215 Jane, I also believe that a dry vapor steamer is potentially one of the most useful tools available to people. I think it's important to persist: repeat treatments at regular intervals until you achieve zero bed bugs. It's certainly possible. Good for you for being resourceful and not giving up. (I'm not sure about the hair dryer though.) I would like to suggest to you that you consider a well-planned and executed sealing campaign. You need a high quality elastomeric sealant (not regular caulk, look for sealant somewhere on the label -- DAP Dynaflex 230 appears to be a good choice, though the clear one is known to shrink). So, sealing the baseboards and any potential harborage sites, cracks and crevices in the apartment and in your furniture would add immeasurably to your chances of beating this soon. I hope. Make sure all pipe fittings have escutcheons that are properly sealed as well. And don't overlook radiators and gaps around heat pipes. The only other thing is to inspect regularly for tears in the plastic encasements. This is a frequent problem but I hope you can be on top of it. In NYC landlords are responsible for pest control. If you live in NYC, I thought I would mention it. In buildings, the problem of adjoining apartments usually cannot be addressed without the involvement of the landlord. Jane, I also believe that a dry vapor steamer is potentially one of the most useful tools available to people. I think it’s important to persist: repeat treatments at regular intervals until you achieve zero bed bugs. It’s certainly possible. Good for you for being resourceful and not giving up. (I’m not sure about the hair dryer though.)

I would like to suggest to you that you consider a well-planned and executed sealing campaign. You need a high quality elastomeric sealant (not regular caulk, look for sealant somewhere on the label — DAP Dynaflex 230 appears to be a good choice, though the clear one is known to shrink). So, sealing the baseboards and any potential harborage sites, cracks and crevices in the apartment and in your furniture would add immeasurably to your chances of beating this soon. I hope. Make sure all pipe fittings have escutcheons that are properly sealed as well. And don’t overlook radiators and gaps around heat pipes.

The only other thing is to inspect regularly for tears in the plastic encasements. This is a frequent problem but I hope you can be on top of it.

In NYC landlords are responsible for pest control. If you live in NYC, I thought I would mention it. In buildings, the problem of adjoining apartments usually cannot be addressed without the involvement of the landlord.

]]> By: Jane http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/comment-page-1/#comment-17202 Jane Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:38 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=666#comment-17202 I strongly believe steam is the easiest/cheapest/only non toxic remedy for bed bugs. A cheap refurbished steamer will work, although a better quality could be more efficient. I have not tried a hair dryer but have steam pressed my sheets. Next cleaning with higher concentration murphy's oil soap then dusting with diatomaceous earth with prethrin ("Results'). I live in an old building and have little money. I have all mattresses in plastic tarp and pillows in 99c store encasements. I would appreciate comments or criticisms. I strongly believe steam is the easiest/cheapest/only non toxic remedy for
bed bugs. A cheap refurbished steamer will work, although a better
quality could be more efficient. I have not tried a hair dryer but have
steam pressed my sheets. Next cleaning with higher concentration
murphy’s oil soap then dusting with diatomaceous earth with prethrin (“Results’). I live in an old building and have little money.
I have all mattresses in plastic tarp and pillows in 99c store encasements.
I would appreciate comments or criticisms.

]]> By: 1960, New Jersey, #4 — New York vs Bed Bugs http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2008/11/04/the-next-day-there-were-no-bed-bugs-the-soldiers-had-not-been-bitten-the-night-before/comment-page-1/#comment-7227 1960, New Jersey, #4 — New York vs Bed Bugs Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:47:03 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=666#comment-7227 [...] to put away the old DDT nostalgia. This should be the last DDT post. I should have ended on the good stuff, but apparently can’t leave well enough [...] [...] to put away the old DDT nostalgia. This should be the last DDT post. I should have ended on the good stuff, but apparently can’t leave well enough [...]

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