Comments on: “Correctly respond to the first outbreak” http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/ A bed bug policy advocacy group Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:37:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-4037 Renee Corea Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:02:44 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=1613#comment-4037 I'm sorry, Ron, bed bugs are not microbes. And they don't "burrow." What you are describing is not a bed bug problem. Good luck, however. I’m sorry, Ron, bed bugs are not microbes. And they don’t “burrow.” What you are describing is not a bed bug problem.

Good luck, however.

]]> By: Ron http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-4036 Ron Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:45:20 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=1613#comment-4036 A microbe is simply another word for a "minute organism"...(which a bed bug, bird mite, or rate mite would be)...these pests which ever they may be are infecting many people even outside of their homes and bedrooms in NY. They seem to be burrowing into the nasal cavity and ears of their victims. I unfortunately have already had to deal with this issue. After many unsuccessful doctor visits, I researched and purchased an "in duct" UV air cleaner that erradicated them from my home. The UV air treatment along with flonase for my sinus and ear infection did the trick after many months of hell. I only share this information because it was what worked for me! A microbe is simply another word for a “minute organism”…(which a bed bug, bird mite, or rate mite would be)…these pests which ever they may be are infecting many people even outside of their homes and bedrooms in NY. They seem to be burrowing into the nasal cavity and ears of their victims. I unfortunately have already had to deal with this issue. After many unsuccessful doctor visits, I researched and purchased an “in duct” UV air cleaner that erradicated them from my home. The UV air treatment along with flonase for my sinus and ear infection did the trick after many months of hell. I only share this information because it was what worked for me!

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-3968 Renee Corea Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:28:19 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=1613#comment-3968 Ron, we need to clarify that bed bugs do not linger on people (except in cases of extreme neglect). They bite, suck blood and then go back to their hiding spots. They are insects and they are visible. They are not microbes. We are aware of no research or trials that support this UV air purification claim. It's important to approach this problem creatively, yes, but also with a firm reliance on science. Ron, we need to clarify that bed bugs do not linger on people (except in cases of extreme neglect). They bite, suck blood and then go back to their hiding spots. They are insects and they are visible. They are not microbes.

We are aware of no research or trials that support this UV air purification claim.

It’s important to approach this problem creatively, yes, but also with a firm reliance on science.

]]> By: Ron http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-3960 Ron Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:47:15 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=1613#comment-3960 I have recently done some research regarding the recent attention given to this body mite/ bed-bug epidemic. It seems as if UV AIR PURIFICATION erradicates the microbe from both the person and the space in which it is installed (in-duct purifiers). This is similar to the technology that high end casino hotels are using to minimize sickness and kill any airborne bacteria! I have recently done some research regarding the recent attention given to this body mite/ bed-bug epidemic. It seems as if UV AIR PURIFICATION erradicates the microbe from both the person and the space in which it is installed (in-duct purifiers). This is similar to the technology that high end casino hotels are using to minimize sickness and kill any airborne bacteria!

]]> By: Jessica http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/01/27/correctly-respond-to-the-first-outbreak/comment-page-1/#comment-3851 Jessica Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:45:12 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=1613#comment-3851 Hi Renee! Thanks for sharing the Smithereen Q & A with your readers. I agree, conversation between pest management companies, advocates like us, and the general public is SO important, and I'm really happy that the folks at Smithereen took the time to answer our questions. Hi Renee!

Thanks for sharing the Smithereen Q & A with your readers.

I agree, conversation between pest management companies, advocates like us, and the general public is SO important, and I’m really happy that the folks at Smithereen took the time to answer our questions.

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