Originally Posted by Momsmurf
Originally Posted by CindyBee
I'm glad you brought that up. The bed bug issue is all over the news these days. I will be extra careful now to throw any new fabric into the machine right away. I don't even really know what a bed bug is, but I don't want them!
Yup, a pandemic problem these days!
Our local entomologist was quoted as saying that they really do not transmit any illnesses to humans.
The ER physicians can quickly diagnose these bug bites by waht they call the classic BLD pattern. Three bites in a row...Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
If you do find that you have an infestation problem, DO NOT use the bug sprays or bombs readily available in stores. They do not work on these bugs and are more of a danger to humans because of the contact after their use. It is strongly recommended that a professional exterminator be called since they have the effective chemicals.
Steam will also work, as will freezing from what I've heard.
I bought a spray in the store against bed bugs. We didn't have them and I can't remember why. But the spray contained pyrethin, I believe that's effective and after a time dried on the mattress is not a danger to people.