SoonGraduate on "Can bed bugs survive DE?"
I read somewhere that DE will start to dry out a bed bug, but if they feed, they will gain a new follicle, thus not drying out. Is there any truth to this? Is DE worthless if bed bugs can still get to...
View ArticleBugaMeBugaYou on "Hey Lou!!"
I was reading your bio on the "Who's who" thread and you said that you maintain a good selection of critters... I'm dying to know... Whatcha got? Do you keep any Mantids? and have you ever reared Luna...
View Articlesleeplessincincy on "Aftermath of First Inspection/Treatment.. What should I do"
So.. to preface this.. there is a possibility of exposure. A month ago I went to someone's place who was struggling with them (on their third spray).. but took precautions and isolated my clothes and...
View ArticleBugginout90 on "Tiny baby bed bug ID attempt?"
Ok so I saw another tiny speck on my pillow, it wasn't moving but I used the mag lite app on my phone to take pics and I used my regular camera on the last after I moved it around. The first pics with...
View Articlegoawaybedbugsnow on "Eggs? ID please [a: not bed bug eggs]"
Back story - we found a small infestation in my daughter's bed about a month ago. We took all of the necessary steps (encasing, laundering, bagging, bedding on high heat) and contacted a PCO who has...
View ArticleSleepless2 on "Is this a blood stain and squashed bug?"
Hi there! We had bedbugs were treated...fumigated several times. The last time was the 21st of december. I kind of thought we were free.. and then this morning there was a blood stain in the bed. It...
View Articlenervous breakdown on "Transport GHP"
Okay, I haven't found too much info on here about the DIY treatment that I've only recently started. We live in a single story three bedroom house in Central Florida. Son went on a sleepover Feb 17....
View Articlebedbugsareevil on "Still bedbug free -- a positive story to lift spirits"
It's been a few month since I've posted here (happily) and I just wanted to check in again. See post history for details on my story, but to be brief: found my first bug the first week in September...
View Articlebedbugsareevil on "Success Continues (2016)"
It's been a few months since I've posted here (happily) and I just wanted to check in again. See post history for details on my story, but to be brief: found my first bug the first week in September...
View ArticleBugaMeBugaYou on "Ok... what do I do if...?"
So, I have an appointment with a company to come in on the 20th and then again on the 27th for treatments consisting of steam, & chemical spraying. I'm going on day 4 of not seeing a single sign of...
View ArticleBugginout90 on "How small are the nymphs"
Okay so I saw my one and only live bug on dec 28. I have not found any more live or dead since. I had my first PCO treatment last Friday the 8th. Are the nymphs so small that perhaps I won't see them?...
View Articleobsessed on "Fecal ID needed please!!!"
This is the inside of a nightstand drawer, accross most of it. Only saw it using magnifying glass flashlight, not apparent to the naked eye.. Is not raised or shiny, can't feel it, and does not smear....
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nervous_sleeper on "ID please (and thank you): hoping for good news"
Good evening all, Some Context: In July I saw a total of 3 live bed bugs in my bachelor sized apartment: one on each side of my bed, on the floor (appeared to be adults) and one approximately 3 feet...
View Articlemobit on "Hopefully a success story? 3rd treatment done, no new bites in over...
Hi again, I was the one who tracked young bbs into my private, 1 family house from a 10-day gig as a call center phone operator. The PCO had swiftly arrived after only 4~5 nights of getting bit, and...
View ArticleHopeInGod on "Dry Vapor Steam leather couch?"
I recently bought the cimex eradicator dry vapor steamer and am wondering if I can use it on the leather couch?
View Articleobsessed on "ID needed please! [a: not bed bug; expert ID needed]"
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View ArticleByanymeans on "What I am Supposed to Think - This Is Crazy!"
Ok, so after 3rd K9 inspection that is clear, you would think that I would be relieved. Well, I am not. It's Friday night and I sitting here shaking with dry mouth and extreme anxiety.After putting my...
View ArticleDomsmom88 on "New here and desperate for help!"
I just registered on this site and I am desperate for some advice. My husband and I are waiting for income tax money to be able to afford to hire a professional. We don't have much money and 2 children...
View ArticleBP on "ID needed please, cast skin or something? [a: not bed bug; expert ID...
Hi!Found this cast skin of something. 2-3 mm. First I took it up with tape. Then it broke a little when I took to a paper.Please look at both pages. Lot's of pictures, same cast skin. I think the the...
View Articlenikkabug on "Specific ID help please!"
PicHi there - So, I found this chilling in my bed this morning, tiny bit of movement, but mostly dead - was able to go to kitchen and get a bag to bag it up and it still wasn't moving. I know it is a...
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