Bed Bugs
09-26-2010, 10:27 PM
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Well another bad thing to think about is when your bringing all your finds are buys home in your car they will crawl out into your car and then that leaves it with the nasty bugs to get on you every time you get back into your car.. :-(
09-26-2010, 11:08 PM
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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!
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.
09-26-2010, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
OMG this is making me itch. My son and grandson are coming for a visit. Should I steam them before letting them in? LOL
(Hope none are wear anything fuzzy while reading this...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
09-27-2010, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Pickles
Well another bad thing to think about is when your bringing all your finds are buys home in your car they will crawl out into your car and then that leaves it with the nasty bugs to get on you every time you get back into your car.. :-(
Oh man this could just go on and on......my understanding is that the EPA banned the pesticide that killed these buggars and that is why there is really no one thing that will get rid of them.
09-27-2010, 05:53 AM
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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!
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.
09-27-2010, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltmaker
Originally Posted by Pickles
Well another bad thing to think about is when your bringing all your finds are buys home in your car they will crawl out into your car and then that leaves it with the nasty bugs to get on you every time you get back into your car.. :-(
Oh man this could just go on and on......my understanding is that the EPA banned the pesticide that killed these buggars and that is why there is really no one thing that will get rid of them.
This is also interesting
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...y-2081999.html
They banned DDT due in large part to Silent Spring.
http://www.aei.org/outlook/27063
09-27-2010, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwolf23
You guys may want to think about planting some naturally pest repelling plants outside your house.
Blue mound rue
============
Ruta graveolens v. blue mound-- Rue (evergreen perennial sub-shrub)
Historical Use: The Roman writer Pliny reported that rue improved the eyesight of artists, antidoted poisons, and repelled insects, scorpions, and serpents. During the Black Plague, it was hung or carried by people to ward off the disease. Rue symbolized repentance; in the early Catholic church, stems of rue were used for sprinkling holy water. The leaves served as an early model for the suit of clubs in cards.
Medicinal Use: Rue alleviates gas pain and colic, improves appetite and digestion, and promotes menstruation. Large doses are toxic.
Other Uses: Household-- decorative; Fragrance.
link
http://www.norcrossws.org/norcross/H...dicinalbed.htm
=========================
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pla...al-insecticide
Tobbaco family is an insectiside, they used to use it along with other stuff way back when. Nicotina is part of the Tobacco plant family and ornamental. Though, if you have small kids and the like be careful as you can get nicotine through your fingers.
Do not eat if your pregnant
But pennyroyal mint is a natural pest repellent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennyroyal
Basically do some googling or go to Integrated pest management and some of these remedies may help.
Blue mound rue
============
Ruta graveolens v. blue mound-- Rue (evergreen perennial sub-shrub)
Historical Use: The Roman writer Pliny reported that rue improved the eyesight of artists, antidoted poisons, and repelled insects, scorpions, and serpents. During the Black Plague, it was hung or carried by people to ward off the disease. Rue symbolized repentance; in the early Catholic church, stems of rue were used for sprinkling holy water. The leaves served as an early model for the suit of clubs in cards.
Medicinal Use: Rue alleviates gas pain and colic, improves appetite and digestion, and promotes menstruation. Large doses are toxic.
Other Uses: Household-- decorative; Fragrance.
link
http://www.norcrossws.org/norcross/H...dicinalbed.htm
=========================
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pla...al-insecticide
Tobbaco family is an insectiside, they used to use it along with other stuff way back when. Nicotina is part of the Tobacco plant family and ornamental. Though, if you have small kids and the like be careful as you can get nicotine through your fingers.
Do not eat if your pregnant
But pennyroyal mint is a natural pest repellent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennyroyal
Basically do some googling or go to Integrated pest management and some of these remedies may help.
09-27-2010, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by moonwolf23
You guys may want to think about planting some naturally pest repelling plants outside your house.
Blue mound rue
============
Ruta graveolens v. blue mound-- Rue (evergreen perennial sub-shrub)
Historical Use: The Roman writer Pliny reported that rue improved the eyesight of artists, antidoted poisons, and repelled insects, scorpions, and serpents. During the Black Plague, it was hung or carried by people to ward off the disease. Rue symbolized repentance; in the early Catholic church, stems of rue were used for sprinkling holy water. The leaves served as an early model for the suit of clubs in cards.
Medicinal Use: Rue alleviates gas pain and colic, improves appetite and digestion, and promotes menstruation. Large doses are toxic.
Other Uses: Household-- decorative; Fragrance.
link
http://www.norcrossws.org/norcross/H...dicinalbed.htm
=========================
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pla...al-insecticide
Tobbaco family is an insectiside, they used to use it along with other stuff way back when. Nicotina is part of the Tobacco plant family and ornamental. Though, if you have small kids and the like be careful as you can get nicotine through your fingers.
Do not eat if your pregnant
But pennyroyal mint is a natural pest repellent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennyroyal
Basically do some googling or go to Integrated pest management and some of these remedies may help.
Blue mound rue
============
Ruta graveolens v. blue mound-- Rue (evergreen perennial sub-shrub)
Historical Use: The Roman writer Pliny reported that rue improved the eyesight of artists, antidoted poisons, and repelled insects, scorpions, and serpents. During the Black Plague, it was hung or carried by people to ward off the disease. Rue symbolized repentance; in the early Catholic church, stems of rue were used for sprinkling holy water. The leaves served as an early model for the suit of clubs in cards.
Medicinal Use: Rue alleviates gas pain and colic, improves appetite and digestion, and promotes menstruation. Large doses are toxic.
Other Uses: Household-- decorative; Fragrance.
link
http://www.norcrossws.org/norcross/H...dicinalbed.htm
=========================
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pla...al-insecticide
Tobbaco family is an insectiside, they used to use it along with other stuff way back when. Nicotina is part of the Tobacco plant family and ornamental. Though, if you have small kids and the like be careful as you can get nicotine through your fingers.
Do not eat if your pregnant
But pennyroyal mint is a natural pest repellent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennyroyal
Basically do some googling or go to Integrated pest management and some of these remedies may help.
Plus rue had a lot to work against. Middle ages sanitation practices would make most of us squirm.
09-27-2010, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
There was a report on the news that said it is become a huge problem. Warning that motel and hotel are breading grounds for them. I think I will sleep in my car. lol :lol: :lol:
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