The Bed Bug Blog

Did you know each female Bed Bug can lay up to 500 eggs within her lifetime?!? She can lay up to 5 eggs per day. You can see how quickly bed bugs can get out of control. You need kill bed bugs quickly and get rid of bed bugs for good before bed bugs take over your bed, home and life!

Bed bugs have a long life span compared to some insects. Take a mosquito, which is also a blood sucking creature. The mosquito only lives between 3 – 100 days. The bed bug can live up to

This video demonstrates how quickly a bed bug infestation can get out of control. These poor people are stuck living in a place crawling with bed bugs. The bed bug infestation is so bad the bed bugs are coming out during the day. It’s really uncommon to see bed bugs out and about during the day. If you see bed bugs crawling around during the day it is a sure sign of a serious bed bug infestation. You need to take action immediately to eliminate bed bugs if this is the case before the bed bug problem gets worse. Find the right bed bug killer for you.

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What is the current official EPA ruling regarding DE as a pesticide?   Answer: There is no published EPA ruling on DE or Diatomaceous Earth or Silicon Dioxide.   However during 2009 the EPA has cracked down on several companies making pesticidal claims for DE.  This is evident in the labeling, websites and advertising by the major players selling DE.   The unofficial official private mandate is DE is an inert or inactive ingredient “carrier” of a chemical pesticidal formulation and in and of itself is not a pesticide.  Huh?

DE Facts:  DE is not earth or dirt. It’s the fossilized remains of microscopic shells created by one celled plants called Diatoms.  Diatoms came in many forms and species.  Fresh water diatoms are considered to have formed the hardest and strongest shells.  Fresh water diatoms once fossilized have a very strong structure.  Less than 1% of DE deposits are considered “food grade” by FDA standards.  For a many thousands of years DE has been used as a natural pesticide in grain silos (ancient Eygpt), crop dusting and in its purist form, Food Grade or Amorphous DE as a non-caking food and feed additive.  Crystaline silica dioxide (DE) is used in water filtration.

Diatomaceous earth is mined, milled, and processed into a many types and for a large variety of uses.  Filtering and filler are two main uses but diatomaceous earth also ends up in paints, cosmetics, drugs, chemical insecticides, etc.   Because the milling produces different sized and shaped particles,  the filtering type is not allowed for agricultural purposes.

So what is the big deal?  Well like everything it’s all about government regulation and fee collection.  In order to market DE as an official pesticide you need an EPA number.    That means per the EPA you have to add a pesticide or bait to the DE to make it do something to a bug or insect.   To get an EPA number you have to pay the EPA a fee for it.

Here is something to ponder on,  DE comes in many types and grades, crystaline silica dioxide or pool grade DE is very hazardous to breathe.  There is no EPA requirement to use safe, food grade DE in an insect killing powder.   The FDA requires less than 3% crystaline silica dioxide content to be considered safe for human and animal consumption.  Think about it.

If you read the labels and materials of 2 major brands of EPA registered DE insect killing powder, this is how the products work: ”kills insects by abrasively removing and breaking down the oily protective membrane which covers the insects body, legs and other moving parts.  Death results from dehydration because it absorbs up to 50% of the insects fluids.” or “kills insects within 48 hours after they ingest it”  Well that sounds good but how do you get a parasite like fleas or bed bugs that feed by sucking body fluids or blood of animals or people to ingest the powdery stuff?

Other companies selling food grade DE tow the unofficial ruling such as  “The EPA has approved DE as an additive in feed and grains for use as an anti-caking agent and has exempted it from tolerance requirements as an inert, inactive ingredient in chemical pesticides.  Any uses other than those presented here are strictly anecdotal reports of what our customers have used it for. We sell this product for the uses stated on the label only.  Any other benefits it may provide are incidental.”

Is DE a natural insecticide or not?  Its kind of like pushing a string these days, everything gets bunched up and confused. 6,000 years ago Ancient Egyptians were using food grade DE as a natural pesticide in their crops to keep bugs from eating it.   If it didn’t work why did they keep using it for so long? So, while many companies refuse to play the game of paying fees to be able to inform the public what is already true, the formula and effectiveness of Diatomaceous Earth remains the same.

It won’t take much research to find the answer you are looking for. Learn more about Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Fossil Shell Flour.

Check out this video we found. This man raised hundreds of bed bugs in glass jars and then feeds them to keep them alive for research. You can clearly see the effect bed bug bites have on a person’s skin. The allergic reaction to the bed bug bites cause a hive like reaction. Each person’s reaction will differ slightly to bed bug bites.

Find more bed bug bite pictures. This video is really educational about bed bugs, leave us some feedback if you would like to see more bed bug videos like this one. Learn more about bed bugs.

There are three reasons why you should not try to get rid of bed bugs through the use of insecticides.

1. Insecticides are not an option to get rid of bed bugs, because insecticides should never be applied to an area where you sleep.
2. There are  non toxic bed bug products on the market that are considered EPA 25(b) Exempt and are perfectly safe to use on your mattress and sleeping areas; infact your children can sleep in the room immediately after you spray it in the room.  The non toxic 25(b) Exempt safe bed bug products, are also considered highly effective and kills bed bugs.
3. The third reason is that bed bugs have grown an immunity to the toxic pesticides currently on the market and commonly used by pesticide companies.  Most Exterminating Companies continue to use the same pesticides “that don’t work” because it’s all they have.

The video below is especially helpful to understand the bedbug infestation problem the US which we are currently experiencing.

If you want to kill bed bugs, follow the steps below.

•Reduce clutter to make the bed bug inspection easier.
•Remove drawers from desks and dressers and inspect and clean all hiding spots.
•Personal items such as stuffed animals, soft toys, blankets should be removed from the room and stored in large garbage bags, cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, and bagged in plastic for for a couple of days sprinkled with diatomaceous earth if infestation is severe.
•Dismantle the bed frame and remove your mattress and box spring, you may expose additional bedbug hiding sites.
•Inspect the box spring and mattress. It is recommended to put your mattress and box spring in a zippered mattress encasement.
•Caulk and seal all holes where pipes and wires penetrate walls and floor, and fill cracks around baseboards and moldings.
•Wash your linen and bedding if possible in hot water. If washing is not available, sometimes heating the garments or bed linen for several minutes in a clothes dryer may work.
•Thoroughly clean the infested rooms with a good hospital grade disinfectant.  Scrub infested surfaces with a stiff brush to dislodge eggs.
•Vacuum in area of bed bug harborages with an vacuum attachment; then add diatomaceous earth along the base boards and rub it in the carpets.
•Spray baseboards and every area bed bugs are present with a bed bug spray.
•Caulk cracks and crevices in the building exterior and also repair or screen openings to exclude birds, bats, and rodents that can serve as alternate hosts for bed bugs.

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If bed bugs are biting you while you sleep and you just can’t stand it anymore, the last thing you should feel is helpless. There is action you can take against these life-sucking insects.

Bed bug covers are one effective way of creating a barrier between you and bed bugs. Most importantly you will need a natural bed bug killer on hand to get the job done the right way — the first time.

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The ways to get a bed bug infestation are countless. One common way to get them is by carrying them home with you from somewhere you stayed while traveling. Hostels, while an inexpensive solution to lodging while traveling, can end up costing you big money in the long run. Because of their nature, hostels have become breeding grounds for bed bugs and a large source of bed bug distribution.

It’s important to take the proper steps to ensure you don’t bring these disgusting bugs home with you.

Firstly, make sure to inspect around the room if you must stay in a hostel. It’s never a bad idea to bring your own bed bug covers with you as an extra measure of precaution. The seams of the bed should be inspected for any brown specs or actual bed bugs. If the specs or bed bugs are present, we highly recommed staying somewhere else.

When returning home, make sure to inspect your luggage and clothing closely for these same signs. All clothing should be promptly washed and run through the dryer. You can also spray your luggage with our AllStop Dead Bed Bug Contact Killing Spray. It will help to ensure you do not end up with a bed bug infestation.

We also recommend bringing a bottle of the bed bug killing spray with you while traveling. The spray gives you the extra security and bed bug killing power you need to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you.

It’s true. Bats can bring bed bugs into your home. It’s not the most common way to get a bed bug infestation, but does happen.

One customer writes, “We have discovered bed bugs in our bed. I have been bitten for 3yrs. All the docters said I had eczema. I saw a bug in our bed and looked it up. I am horrified. We live in the Mountains the ceiling in our home is slatted pine planks. We are currently have a Bat problem as well can they be coming from them. Our home is a very open floor plan what do you suggest please help.”

There is actually several specific species of bed bug that feed primarily on bats. The Cimex hemipterus infests poultry and bats while the Leptocimex boutei feeds on bats and humans. The cimex pilosellus and the cimex popostrella prefer to feed solely on bats if possible.

Bats can make several entrances into your home. The most common way is through the fire place. They will nest their quite often, especially if you do not use the fire place often. If these species of bed bugs hitch a ride into your home via a bat, they will not hesitate to feed on you and your family if they are hungry and left behind without a bat host.

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Bed bugs evolve over the years to become immune to traditional pesticides and bed bug treatments. We are dedicated to testing our products effectiveness. Our in-house laboratories test our bed bug products effectiveness on a regular basis. We have changed our formula recently to provide you with the strongest and most effective bed bug killing power we can. The best thing about it, is our bed bug treatment continues to be the most powerful non-toxic bed bug treatment on the market.

We pride ourselves in being your non-toxic bed bug solution. We understand the sufferring and anguish that comes along with a bed bug infestation. The bites won’t stop and only get worse over time. The itching is insatiable and the embarrassment is unbearable. It’s not your fault you have bed bugs and you can do something about it. Bed bugs do not judge by cleanliness, income or race. We are here to help along the way and will even work with you to develop a custom bed bug treatment method that will adjust to your personal needs.

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If your second dwelling, such as a motor home, has been infested with bed bugs it is extremely important to eliminate bed bugs as soon as possible before it grows into your own personal bed bug epedemic. A lot of people work on the road and spend large portion of their time away from home. Bringing bed bugs home from somewhere else is the number one way people get a bed bug infestation. Finding a natural bed bug killer is the key to getting rid of bed bugs for good.

Lloyd S. wrote us about this very kind of problem.

Lloyd said, “I have bed bugs in a new small Motorhome that must have been used for demonstration and apparently picked up some bed bugs in the bed/sofa rear part of the vehicle….not the forward, driving section. I get a few bites ……but not in the forward part yet while I’m using the vehicle for transportation.

I also think that none have yet infested my house. I only got a few bites some days ago when I was sleeping in the motorhome bed. As soon as I discovered them in the motorhome I quit sleeping there and have no bites here in the house, or while driving the vehicle in front. So I’d like to eliminate the ones in the motorhome bed area now??”

Fortunately we were able to give Llyod the information and products he needed to eliminate bed bugs from his new mobile home before his primary residence became infested with bed bugs as well.

If you need help with the same kind of problem you have come to the write place. Call us at 337-937-8800 for the professional bed bug service you need.

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