Comments on: An evening of bed bugs, cont’d http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/ A bed bug policy advocacy group Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:37:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Report on the recent New York Entomological Society meeting on bed bugs http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-36564 Report on the recent New York Entomological Society meeting on bed bugs Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:46:20 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-36564 [...] a report by Renee Corea here on the recent New York Entomological Society meeting on bed bugs, which Lou invited all of us to a [...] [...] a report by Renee Corea here on the recent New York Entomological Society meeting on bed bugs, which Lou invited all of us to a [...]

]]> By: Lou Sorkin http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33321 Lou Sorkin Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:03:37 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33321 HEPA filter vacuum cleaners contain a HEPA filter and can be in bag and bagless vacuum cleaners; vacuums with bags are easier to empty than those with only containers. The "insect dust" and all dust for that matter is composed of minute particles of whatever happens to be in that environment. "Insect dust" in general terms contains the particles of insects that would be mixed with the general dust in your home. If you use a very old vacuum cleaner and there really isn't much of a filter system in place, then a lot of the material you suck up gets thrown out the exhaust because it isn't being captured within the vacuum cleaner. There are filters plus HEPA filter in HEPA filter vacuum cleaners. The newer vacuums have very good filter systems on their own, HEPA filter simply removes very small particle sizes and doesn't let them pass through. Many "dust allergic" people would fare better using a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner because allergens exiting the exhaust would be kept to a minimum. I did not mean to suggest in my post above that "insect dust" includes live bugs coming out of the exhaust. A HEPA vacuum is not essential in bed bug control but is in allergen control. HEPA filter vacuum cleaners contain a HEPA filter and can be in bag and bagless vacuum cleaners; vacuums with bags are easier to empty than those with only containers. The “insect dust” and all dust for that matter is composed of minute particles of whatever happens to be in that environment. “Insect dust” in general terms contains the particles of insects that would be mixed with the general dust in your home. If you use a very old vacuum cleaner and there really isn’t much of a filter system in place, then a lot of the material you suck up gets thrown out the exhaust because it isn’t being captured within the vacuum cleaner. There are filters plus HEPA filter in HEPA filter vacuum cleaners. The newer vacuums have very good filter systems on their own, HEPA filter simply removes very small particle sizes and doesn’t let them pass through. Many “dust allergic” people would fare better using a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner because allergens exiting the exhaust would be kept to a minimum. I did not mean to suggest in my post above that “insect dust” includes live bugs coming out of the exhaust. A HEPA vacuum is not essential in bed bug control but is in allergen control.

]]> By: Carolyn Bell http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33260 Carolyn Bell Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:11:11 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33260 Ah....thank you! Ah….thank you!

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33258 Renee Corea Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:45:38 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33258 There are differences of opinion about virtually everything having to do with bed bugs, Carolyn. I believe that people should have access to everything, especially options that are more affordable. A HEPA vacuum is not essential. There are differences of opinion about virtually everything having to do with bed bugs, Carolyn. I believe that people should have access to everything, especially options that are more affordable. A HEPA vacuum is not essential.

]]> By: Carolyn Bell http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33255 Carolyn Bell Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:11:49 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33255 Thanks for clarification - including the *why* of the HEPA filter. I was assuming that was best til the person on the video Renee advised me to watch cautioned against HEPA vacs because disposal of the bag is more complicated! Now there's "insect dust" to protect against? Which I'm guessing could include the insects themselves?!! YIKES! If so, how can the "expert" on the video New York vs. Bed Bugs is recommending suggest anything other than a HEPA vac? Thanks again for evermore elucidation. (I believe bed bug-induced PTSD is now perhaps as pervasive an infestation as the bed bugs themselves!) Thanks for clarification – including the *why* of the HEPA filter. I was assuming that was best til the person on the video Renee advised me to watch cautioned against HEPA vacs because disposal of the bag is more complicated! Now there’s “insect dust” to protect against? Which I’m guessing could include the insects themselves?!! YIKES! If so, how can the “expert” on the video New York vs. Bed Bugs is recommending suggest anything other than a HEPA vac? Thanks again for evermore elucidation. (I believe bed bug-induced PTSD is now perhaps as pervasive an infestation as the bed bugs themselves!)

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33246 Renee Corea Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:17:34 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33246 Thanks Lou... Diminishing returns is apt... Thanks Lou… Diminishing returns is apt…

]]> By: Lou Sorkin http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33244 Lou Sorkin Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:30 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33244 Sorry about the confusion regarding vacuuming. Yes, vacuuming has its place and will work to remove many crawling bed bugs and some that are able to be sucked up. It's a case of diminishing returns after the initial cleanout. It really doesn't work on bugs or eggs that are in cracks and crevices because the eggs are glued onto surfaces and if bugs and eggs are within deeper crevices the suction really isn't strong enough. If you attached a nylon sock within the tip of the vacuum hose and checked it periodically you could see how many bugs you have collected. Place the sock into a ziploc back and dispose of it when finished (if bugs or eggs are present). And yes, vacuuming will remove loose items such as dead insects and molts, possibly egg shells that have loosened over time. Be sure to use a HEPA filtered vacuum to you won't be shooting out the "insect dust" from the exhaust. Sorry about the confusion regarding vacuuming. Yes, vacuuming has its place and will work to remove many crawling bed bugs and some that are able to be sucked up. It’s a case of diminishing returns after the initial cleanout. It really doesn’t work on bugs or eggs that are in cracks and crevices because the eggs are glued onto surfaces and if bugs and eggs are within deeper crevices the suction really isn’t strong enough. If you attached a nylon sock within the tip of the vacuum hose and checked it periodically you could see how many bugs you have collected. Place the sock into a ziploc back and dispose of it when finished (if bugs or eggs are present). And yes, vacuuming will remove loose items such as dead insects and molts, possibly egg shells that have loosened over time. Be sure to use a HEPA filtered vacuum to you won’t be shooting out the “insect dust” from the exhaust.

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33125 Renee Corea Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:29:39 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33125 Note: an entomologist has written to me about what I wrote above about vacuuming. He says that, especially when the infestations are evident, vacuuming can have an impact on the bed bug population by reducing the number of biting bed bugs because molts, dead insects, and egg shells (which are used by nymphs and other live bed bugs to hang on to) are removed. I'm sorry that I was not more balanced in my comments about vacuuming. Note: an entomologist has written to me about what I wrote above about vacuuming. He says that, especially when the infestations are evident, vacuuming can have an impact on the bed bug population by reducing the number of biting bed bugs because molts, dead insects, and egg shells (which are used by nymphs and other live bed bugs to hang on to) are removed.

I’m sorry that I was not more balanced in my comments about vacuuming.

]]> By: Renee Corea http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33115 Renee Corea Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:10:03 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33115 Hi Andrew, I wrote to someone at your company about the event but I believe the message bounced back, sorry about that. We'll have to find ways to have more of these. Hi Andrew,

I wrote to someone at your company about the event but I believe the message bounced back, sorry about that. We’ll have to find ways to have more of these.

]]> By: Andrew DeLuca http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2010/01/23/an-evening-of-bed-bugs-contd/comment-page-1/#comment-33104 Andrew DeLuca Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:51:34 +0000 http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/?p=4521#comment-33104 Unfortunately, I did not have word of this event. Would have enjoyed Dr. Sorkin's presentation. The last event I went to was extremely informative and entertaining. You can not place a value on keeping up to date on new information, technics and experiences of others. Unfortunately, I did not have word of this event. Would have enjoyed Dr. Sorkin’s presentation. The last event I went to was extremely informative and entertaining. You can not place a value on keeping up to date on new information, technics and experiences of others.

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