lacroix on "Are these white specs bedbug eggs? ID NEEDED"
This is a photo of a crevice in my wooden bed frame. Are these white specs evidence of bed bugs? I have been waking up with bites the past week. I installed Climbup traps but have seen no evidence of...
View Articlebugzarehere on "Please help identify this bug"
Is this a bed bug? Please help me identify this bug found in my bedroom this morning on my bed!
View Articlebugsniper on "The triple whammy: Four kids, a large house, and very low income"
We have four children (ages 7-11), and a 2300 sf house. We found two solid harborages (daughters' room and my bedroom) and before we knew better, removed them and treated. We steamed. We sprayed. We...
View ArticleAlly862 on "This wouldn't be bed bugs right?"
As I'm sure anyone here will understand that after the bed bugs we had last year I'm extremely paranoid about having them again. So here's what happened. Thursday morning I noticed 3 red bumps on my...
View ArticleTSPiggy on "Bed bug hunt toolkit"
Just for a little levity I thought I'd share the little bed bug hunt toolkit I put together for when I do my weekly bed checks:A small but bright flashlightMagnifying glass (at my age my eyes ain't...
View ArticleNeaux BBs plz on "BBv2.0 after 5 years in same apt-- tricky circumstances....
Before you refer me to the newbie FAQs, please read:I first moved into a historical building in a very popular southern city infamous for hand grenades, not the explosive kind, about 5 years ago. If...
View ArticleLBT on "Help ID culprit - sudden dozens of bites on 2 kids in household"
Would love some help in investigating a possible bed bug issue. I've read hundreds of forum postings today trying to get to the bottom of what is biting my kids.Eight days ago, my 2 year old son...
View Articlemnsbuggy on "dogs confined in bedroom post treatment"
I will keep my question brief. Please let me know if you need additional information.My 2 dogs are crated in my bedroom while I am out of the house and while we sleep. I have a single family home and I...
View Articlees2016 on "bug ID needed urgently! [a: not bed bugs]"
I have been 'battling' a once confirmed bed bug infestation since January. I put battling in quotes because at this point I'm not entirely sure if the problem is actually ongoing or if I am suffering...
View Articlebb2211166 on "Bug ID [expert ID needed]"
Found this inside my pillowcase, looks like a shed skin of some sort. It's kind of smushed, and my phone camera isn't great. Will try to get some higher res shots in a couple days, unless it's obvious...
View Articlerac1ngheart3 on "Bug ID please"
Found this bug in one of my bed bug monitors, if it's too blurry I can try and take some more:
View Articlegetoutbugzzz on "Help- is this a bed bug?"
I am 100% convinced that we have them but need to catch one before the building will pay for the apt to be treated. is this a bed bug? photo at : http://postimg.org/image/4jpwyja7l/
View Articlebella313 on "Seriously? After a year?"
Last Feb., nearly 15 months ago, we discovered a mild infestation confined to our bed and my daughter's daybed. We treated, encased mattresses and box springs, washed and thoroughly cleaned everything....
View Articlehopeful_in_Cincy on "bug ID requested"
We thought the bug was too round and too smooth to be a BB (i.e., didn't see the telltale ridges), but having never seen one before, thought there's a chance it could be an instar?Tried crushing it...
View Articlebbgirl on "Townhouse Migration"
I live in a row of 4 connected townhouses in one of the middle units. A few days ago the tenants in the other middle unit moved out and left a suspicious pile of bedroom furniture by the curb. I think...
View Articlethefamilye on "vacation"
Ok I'm just wondering if anyone has seen any BB on a cruise ship. Next year we are taking a trip and I was wondering if anyone has heard about them being on board. I know they can be anywhere. What I'm...
View ArticleBuggymama on "Positive Bed Bug Blue Test"
I'm freaking. We are set to move this week to a house. I tested a suspect spot near the corner of the wall and the paper turned blue. Our downstairs neighbors have been treated twice in the last 6...
View ArticleTSPiggy on "How do you handle conflicting information?"
First, I apologize for asking so many questions here, and appreciate all your responses. I'm feeling really low this morning after a sleepless night and wanted to throw out some questions I've never...
View Articlegsl23 on "WHAT IS THIS? PLEASE HELP"
IMG_5008 (3) by Darrin Mangiacarne, on Flickr]PICTURE[/url]Please tell me if this is bed bug stains.
View ArticleAnn Schmidt on "New York City Newspaper Question"
Hi, I work at amNew York, a daily newspaper in New York City. A co-worker and I are working on a story about bed bugs in NYC, and I was wondering if any New Yorkers here might be interested in sharing...
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