BED BUGS! FEELING HELPLESS!?

Question

So I have been getting bites for over a month now.
We've torn our house apart looking for bed bugs...
&& Nothing!
We've also had an exterminator come in and they found nothing!
I've washed all clothing.
Got rid of clutter.
And Have been vacuuming twice a day.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO?

I am pregnant and have a baby on the way and I want these little things
gone before he comes.
What else can I do?
I don't want to treat it ourselves and the exterminator won't treat either
unless they have evidence.

Answer 1

Get a second opinion from a different exterminating company. If they don't find anything either, it's probably mosquitoes (if you're in a warmer climate & they're still around) or spiders. I was getting a bunch of bites, too. I know some of them were those stupid tiger mosquitoes, but some were some kind of super small spider. I cleared their webs out & stopped getting bitten. Their webs were really small, too - hard to spot. I actually found a web on the underside of my bed along the frame.

Answer 2

Sorry to hear you are going through this - with your pregnancy you do need the extra worry. I would suggest installing passive bed bug monitors. Just like a CO2 detector they are there for your peace of mind. We recommend the BBAlert - you check it for signs of bed bugs when you change your sheets. Speaking of signs of bed bugs - be sure you know what to look for (impossible to diagnose by the bite mark). Because bed bugs are masters at hiding, even professional pest control operators have a tough time finding the little suckers. The best indicators are fecal stains and cast skins. Check out the pictures on the first link below so you can be sure you will recognize these signs. It is also a great forum, frequented by international bed bug experts. The second link is a University of Kentucky paper on 'invisible itches' - worth a read as it could point you to other causes, e.g. some people are allergic to the hairs of the carpet beetle larvae and the reaction mimics an insect bite (that's the third link below). On the plus side, with all the vacuuming your place is really clean and vacuuming is great exercise. One other idea - is a bed bug dog - if available in your area. Check yellow pages and google search for your area. Disclaimer: I own and operate a bed bug dog detection business, Bed Bug Mutts, in Vancouver BC Canada.

Answer 3

I would insist they treat the room anyway! Those things seem to be pretty good at hiding. It is your right as a tenant/home owner that you feel safe and secure in your place, so just demand a treatment. Show them the bites, explain about your being pregnant and the stress it is causing you. I had a simmilar experience a few months ago. I was covered in bites but there were no signs. I insisted that my land lord have the room treated regardless, and then a follow up treatment two weeks later. It's the only way to put your mind at ease. Good luck x

Answer 4

Curious about ways to destroy bedbugs? Washing flooring and even the wall surfaces by using a bleaching chemical may make it easier to get rid of these bugs.



Mop your entire household furniture, surfaces and also flooring surfaces with the help of dispersed alcohol if you want to get rid of bed bugs and also clear away all their nesting locations.



You can easlily use merchandise that consist of diatomaceous soil, which can be a powerful abrasive.



For the purpose of removing bugs found in suitcases, lay all the travel luggage in sun for only a few hrs. It is possible to use cleaner to subject all of them to higher temperatures steam.

Home Remedy for Bed Bug Bite

To alleviate uncomfortableness and also itchy sensation induced by bedbug bite, address damaged spot by using mix of identical levels of salt plus normal water.

To lower the inflammation within damaged part, lay piece of potato onto the spot. You can find many different homemade remedies for bedbug break outs. Lavender oil is definitely another fantastic remedy suitable for dermal irritability. Your family can see your dermatologist to help you obtain additional details on the subject of bed bugs do-it-yourself solutions.

Answer 5

Sounds like you have allergies. Make an appointment with your doctor a.s.a.p.

Benadryl may help, but with your pregnancy I would check with your O.B.Y.N.

Better safe than sorry. Wish you all the best. Good luck!

Answer 6

Your skin is probably dry and stretching,causes itching!!!