Just call me AL Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I thought this belonged in General, since we're talking about something in real life with all seriousness. Ever since some chemicals like DDT have been banned, these little suckers have gotten a rise in their population, and started infesting homes again. Anyone on here know how to basically deal with them in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Bed bugs? Those things are real? I thought that was just some joke a bitch of a parent thought up, like Santa Claus & free money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kommissar Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Bedbugs are real, and they're an extremely persistent parasite. My knowledge is second-hand and sketchy, but: 1.) Prepare to call the exterminator numerous times. Their eggs are resilient. 2.) Dispose of any bedding, and probably your matress. They're infested. 3.) Make sure no portion of your bed frame touches the ground but the legs, then place the legs in standing dishes of water. Bedbugs can't swim and will drown in the water when trying to get up the frame legs to the body heat they sense. 4.) Don't allow any bedding to touch the ground. Standard house-scrubbing is worthless, since bedbugs aren't attracted to filth in the manner of cockroaches or similar vermin with broad tastes. Edited December 31, 2008 by Der Kommissar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 oh ew...call the exterminator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Bed bugs? Those things are real? I thought that was just some joke a bitch of a parent thought up, like Santa Claus & free money. Oh they're real. And they have you feeling like how a dog feels when it has fleas if you're not careful. Not to mention (like other members say) they're a real pain to get rid of. Dispose of any bedding, and probably your mattress. They're infested.Does a box spring count? Edited December 31, 2008 by Staraptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Wozzeck Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I've personally never had any problems with bed bugs, even in my first semester of being in college when I never dust or vacuum my room. I guess the fact that I take night showers has something to do with it. That, and the parents call the exterminator pretty frequently and keep lots of Raid! in the house. Actually, my bigger fear concerning bugs is wasps and bees; I got stung by a wasp once when I was nine years old, and I am not willing to test if I have an allergy to wasp stings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbus Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Bedbugs are definitely real. If you're bit, you need a prescription topical cream. I know this for a fact. Do you know how much it sucks to walk into a VA and go "I have these weird bites on my penis"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kommissar Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Does a box spring count? I don't know. You'd be better off consulting an exterminator on the precise details of what you should dispose of. Like I said, my info's second-hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Kill it with fire. Then buy a new mattress because your old one will never truly be un-infected.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 i recommend moving if you are in appartments we used to have them and had to move we tthrew out everysingle furniture of the house, matresses, pillows etc. that's how we got rid of them. i remember finding one in my t shirt when i was going to shower. freaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mecha Death Christ Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Kill it with fire.Then buy a new mattress because your old one will never truly be un-infected.. He's right. You should get rid of your mattress. These suckers are a pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowAreYaBud Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Pff, just leave 'em alone, wimps XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kommissar Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Pff, just leave 'em alone, wimps XD Enjoy your disease-carrying parasites, infected bites, and perception as a filthy person. Edited December 31, 2008 by Der Kommissar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbus Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Pff, just leave 'em alone, wimps XD Where do you live, Joe's Apartment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 hahah Superbus... Pff, just leave 'em alone, wimps XD You got scabies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral "Bull" Halsey Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'd throw away my bed if that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Judy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Just call the Exterminator! Or I might do what Namie does...throw away the bed ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Bedbugs are real, and they're an extremely persistent parasite. My knowledge is second-hand and sketchy, but: 1.) Prepare to call the exterminator numerous times. Their eggs are resilient. 2.) Dispose of any bedding, and probably your matress. They're infested. 3.) Make sure no portion of your bed frame touches the ground but the legs, then place the legs in standing dishes of water. Bedbugs can't swim and will drown in the water when trying to get up the frame legs to the body heat they sense. 4.) Don't allow any bedding to touch the ground. Standard house-scrubbing is worthless, since bedbugs aren't attracted to filth in the manner of cockroaches or similar vermin with broad tastes. 3.) sounds really sketchy. ...Huh. Holy shit, apparently it's a valid tactic, along with coating them in petroleum jelly and double-sided tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Spoon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 How about you just don't live like a slob. I hear that's supposed to keep them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deity Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The good thing is I dont have to deal with them. But probably I would buy a new mattress or somn.^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 How about you just don't live like a slob. I hear that's supposed to keep them away. Appaerntly, not living like a slob may help. But bedbugs don't care if a person lives like a slob or not. All they care about is "Food. Food! Where's my food!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kommissar Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 How about you just don't live like a slob. I hear that's supposed to keep them away. If you'd bothered to read my post you'd know that isn't the case. Bedbugs aren't attracted to filth, they're attracted to warm hosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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