I think I have a bedbug infestation and was wondering if anyone has dealt with it. Both of my daughters went to Peru for a week. For some reason the bedbugs like me. I’d rather not bring in a pest company if I can deal with it. Only one bedroom is infected as far as I can tell. I went to my dermatologist today for my 6 month visit for skin cancer check and he said my bites looked like a bedbug.
Can I use boric acid as an effective tool? From what I understand if a bug walks through boric acid it dies.
If the bedbugs bite me in bed how far away can the nest be? I’m going to do a thurough search of the area today. Just wondering how much junk i have to move and disinfect.
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Thought we had an infestation last summer, as one of my daughters suddenly started waking up with a rash, that kinda, sorta, looked like bites.
Research told us we were wrong in our original assumptions...but not until after treating what we thought was the cause.
Basically, though, what you need to do is treat your entire sleep enviroment.
Mattresses and box springs (as well as any throw pillows or stuffed animals) need to be wrapped, air tight, in plastic for 48 hours.
Toss any head pillows, and replace. Wash sheets, pillow cases, dust ruffles, etc. in HOT water.
Good luck.
Beware the bikini clad female.
She may be interpreted as offensive.
Here is a link that talks about using boric acid.
They are promoting pesticides which are more friendly to the environment.
Good luck !
http://www.checnet.org/healtheHouse/education/top10-detail.asp?Top10_Cat_ID=20
Bedbugs are very small and typically inhabit cracks and crevases in furniture and floors, as well as upholstery seams. If you think that they came in with luggage, the luggage needs to be cleaned. If the infestation is/gets bad and you need a pest control professional, insect growth regulators are effective, but slow.
Here's a link that might be helpful http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/bed_bugs/files/bed_bug.pdf