How Real is the Problem of Bed Bugs and How May it be Tackled?
I may be seen as starting the most ridiculous thread ever but I am struggling with a problem of bed bugs, to the point where it feels like a philosophy problem. At the moment, it appears that bed bugs are a growing problem in London, but, apart from the people I am living with, I am not aware of anyone else struggling with it.
Where I am living, pest control have visited twice. A powder was put down to try to combat the problem. It has helped to some extent, but not entirely. About a month ago I was being bitten almost every night but, at the moment, it is not to that extent, but it did feel like some kind of 'metaphysical' drama. I am trying all kinds of sprays, including aromatherapy, but I am also a bit perplexed about the problem. So, I am raising it in the lounge, for anyone else who may be facing a similar problem, especially the nature of insects.
Where I am living, pest control have visited twice. A powder was put down to try to combat the problem. It has helped to some extent, but not entirely. About a month ago I was being bitten almost every night but, at the moment, it is not to that extent, but it did feel like some kind of 'metaphysical' drama. I am trying all kinds of sprays, including aromatherapy, but I am also a bit perplexed about the problem. So, I am raising it in the lounge, for anyone else who may be facing a similar problem, especially the nature of insects.
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Dang, that is rough! Good luck with that difficult situation.
At least the stigma around it has lessened, since its so widespread, though that may be little comfort.
Youve probably heard of putting Diatomaceous Earth under the bed to dissolve their shell.
Otherwise, I dont have much experience with it.
Though lately I feel that CBD hemp oil cures practically everything, it might soothe the bites?
Or, if you can afford it, call in an expert. They have those giant heaters that raise a room to killing temperature for an allotted time.
We had pest control twice and that kind of earth was put all over the floor. I think it may have done more than the gas which was used. Tomorrow there is going to be an inspection. I may try CBD hemp oil but I hope the bugs don't like it and get high. The bugs were biting me all over so I don't want high and elated bed bugs.
Fortunately, the landlord did replace the mattress because there were about a thousand bugs or eggs. He has told me to keep the plastic on and I had to buy a mattress protector. With that and white powder everywhere my room looked like the first pictures of Covid China.
I partly wrote the thread because bed bugs does seem to be a rising concern, especially in England and in Paris previously. It could be linked to climate change. Also, it is thought to be connected to people buying second hand furniture, especially as poverty is becoming more prominent in the UK after the pandemic and Brexit.
The bugs are horrible and at times I felt like Harry Potter fighting demons. My room was the worst affected and that was probably because there is a leak in the bathroom next to it. Either that, or the bugs thought that my blood was the tastiest.
My ex-girlfriends apartment in South Carolina had bed bugs. We googled it and a Orkin was gonna charge a ridiculous amount per room, so we got a bunch of sprays instead. It seemed to be contained to the bedroom. We successfully got rid of them.
First we vacuumed and cleaned everything. We very carefully washed all the clothing and bedding (the heat from the dryer killers any eggs). Then I sprayed every part of the room and covered the mattress. I think we waited a day or so before using it again. But we never had any issues.
I think the biggest thing is being very thorough, because the eggs can be anywhere.
Its a really sucky problem to have and Im sorry to hear it. Im dealing with my own issues with bats, and that sucks too but Id take bats over bed bugs.
In recent weeks, I have felt physically unwell, which could be due to many factors. However, I do wonder about the chemical pesticides used to treat bed bugs and how such treatments are imposed. Does anyone else have experience of such measures being imposed, especially the benefits and harms? I actually regret telling my landlord of bed bugs. They are unpleasant but I am not sure whether they are lesser 'evils' than the chemicals used, especially as the bugs are becoming able to resist the chemicals. Any thoughts?.Metaphorically, I see bed bugs as the newest form of 'demons' to be combatted.
I also saw that the American cockroach eats bedbugs, so you may want to introduce them into your home if not already there.
I would like to try all of these approaches and I have even found that tea tree oil helps..I try to approach the problem from different angles.
What I am finding is that the landlord and other flatmates are taking such a one dimensional angle. I haven't seen any bed bugs since the last spray but as one upstairs says he has seen a couple he is asking for another spraying of pesticide gasses. I fear that if I don't comply I will be kicked out of the place.
I think that creativity is needed and it is almost like working with inner demons.
:lol: True. Though I think that the British roaches do equally well, and are not as gauche as the American ones.
Plus, they have that charming accent.
Quoting Hanover
Great ideas! :up:
Quoting Jack Cummins
Yep sometimes the treatment seems worse than the cure, unfortunately.
If in that situation, I personally would take detoxifing herbs and vitamins.
Like turmeric, garlic and milk thistle.
Detox therapies include sweating out poisons and breathing essential oils.
CBD is good for stopping inflammation caused by environmental issues.