Maggyie Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I'm so upset. Bit all over. The bug man is coming later today so I haven't confirmed, but I'm pretty sure we're in trouble here has anyone else dealt with this?
Pia Jesu Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Yes, much sympathy! Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwn4aDsOqNU During my travels, I stay at motels--and use a cedar oil spray on the areas noted in the YouTube video. It's also interesting to see where the bugs like to "hang out" (ie: wall cavities behind switch plates/plugs!). Just be careful that the exterminator doesn't turn your home into what the video calls a "hazmat zone!" Having a beagle named "Sara" would help, too! Hang in there!
Era Might Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Hide yo kids hide yo wife cuz bed bugs is biting everybody up in here. It's psychological warfare. Throw out your mattress. Edited June 9, 2016 by Era Might
Maggyie Posted June 9, 2016 Author Posted June 9, 2016 This on top of the RAT that visited my kitchen in early spring, and the yearly return of the carpenter bees... I hate nature. I have an urge to throw everything out but I can't because of my 6 month old baby. So far no bites on her thank God. Pray they stick to feasting on me.
Pia Jesu Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Yeow...so much for the term "Mother Nature!" An old-school exterminator once told me to be aggressively proactive in controlling the little 'varmits before resorting to potentially toxic/dangerous pesticides. Eliminate food sources (inside & outside the home), seal up foundation cracks and gaps, eliminate ground cover near the house, use kid/pet friendly special bait traps, lights, zappers, plug-in ultrasonic devices (inside) and, of course, essential oils like cedar, peppermint (proven in my case!), lemongrass, etc. Again, good luck!
Anomaly Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I would be especially concerned with a child. Around here in Fla, orange oil is used successfully to treat for termite infestations and is much safer for humans. That may be a safe option to research.
Maggyie Posted June 9, 2016 Author Posted June 9, 2016 The bug man (er, woman) told me I'm wrong and we don't have bed bugs. Not sure what's eating me and leaving quarter sized bites on me at night!!
franciscanheart Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 Skeeters? Also, @Anomaly: What's this about orange oil?
dUSt Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 I don't know about bed bugs but gnats seem to be way worse this year in TX than any year I can remember.
CatherineM Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 I heard that some universities have twin bed sized microwave ovens for dorm beds.
xSilverPhinx Posted June 12, 2016 Posted June 12, 2016 On 6/9/2016 at 0:19 PM, Era Might said: Hide yo kids hide yo wife cuz bed bugs is biting everybody up in here. It's psychological warfare. Throw out your mattress. It goes beyond psychological warfare...more like total war.
dominicansoul Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Vacuum before lying in bed. At least the itchies won't be so bad...
tinytherese Posted June 18, 2016 Posted June 18, 2016 On June 9, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Anomaly said: I would be especially concerned with a child. Around here in Fla, orange oil is used successfully to treat for termite infestations and is much safer for humans. That may be a safe option to research. I'm going to Florida for vacation next week. I'd better go prepared.
Anomaly Posted June 18, 2016 Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Lovely. We have biiting insects, birds, reptiles, and fish. Where will you be vacationing? Avon skin so soft is a good mosquitos repellant. Check if it's safe for the little one. And don't forget sunscreen. We have lots of AC too! Edited June 18, 2016 by Anomaly
Maggyie Posted June 18, 2016 Author Posted June 18, 2016 I wish I was going on vacation. I broke my husband's car to the tune of $900 so our beach vacation went bye bye. However, the good news is I don't seem to be getting anymore bites because I'm sleeping in long sleeves and pantaloons. I'm still the only one who's been bit! My husband says I must be sleep walking at night and going outside and rolling around in the garden. Hmmmmmmm.
tinytherese Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) On June 17, 2016 at 8:36 PM, Anomaly said: Lovely. We have biiting insects, birds, reptiles, and fish. Where will you be vacationing? Avon skin so soft is a good mosquitos repellant. Check if it's safe for the little one. And don't forget sunscreen. We have lots of AC too! We're going to Universal Studios and Treasure Island. My mom and teenaged brother have been to Universal Studios before and claim that there weren't any mosquitos, but I don't believe them. Those bugs really like me as it is, so I'm smuggling in repellant no matter what they say. We'll have to look out for alligators too. Edited June 19, 2016 by tinytherese
Anomaly Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Mosquitos are mostly a dusk insect, you shouldn't be bothered in the day. Some people, I guess due to body chemistry, are more attractive to mosquitos. Sun screen is a must, though. Harry Potter is reportedly amesome. If yet to see it here, only in England. The two things, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts can tie the whole day, depending on you enthusiasm. My grown kids have been a number of times. Treasure Island the city? Beaching? You need to visit Tarpon Springs for the Greek culture and less than an hour to Ybor for Cuban / Latino. Tampa consistently has the worlds best Cuban sandwiches and stellar food. Bienvenido! (Alligator danger is over rated, but certainly not fake. Very sad. You won't see them at saltwater beach.) Edited June 19, 2016 by Anomaly
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