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Bedbugs
A
serious problem... again
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10/12/2008
Dear
Fran,
I just wanted to write and tell you how happy I am with your
product.
I am a landlord here in PA and manage just over 75 units. Over
the past several years I have been fighting an ongoing bedbug
problem. In researching the subject, I came across your
website. I had heard about DE being used for my situation but
wasn't sure of the results. So, with nothing really to lose,
I bought 30 pounds of your D-20 and "started dusting".
WOW! I'm talking instant results and happy tenants.
Granted, the word "instant" takes about 10 days but the results are
real. After that initial dusting, I vacuum and re-dust.
This procedure has done me good. REAL GOOD.
I just received my latest shipment and wanted to say thanks.
Take care.
Bob
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These articles have everyone
concerned about Bedbugs.
Click the titles below to read the full stories
Bloodthirsty Bedbugs Stage Comeback in U.S., Europe
-National Geographic
Creepy and Crawly: Bedbugs Invade U.S. -
ABC News
NIGHT VISITORS - New Yorker Magazine
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The best protection against
bedbugs is Perma-Guard
D-20 Household Insecticide.
- Made
with organic, pure, freshwater, food-grade Diatomaceous Earth.
- Will
not harm children, pets, or carpet.
- Kills
naturally, mechanically. Bedbugs can not develop an immunity to this
product.
- One
treatment lasts for months. This provides a residual effect which will
continue to kill as eggs hatch.
- Apply
dry or wet.
- Extremely
inexpensive. A one pound bag of Household Insecticide costs about
$12.95 and will easily treat most 4 bedroom homes.
- To
learn more about bedbugs, visit Wikipedia
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Application
When
applying D-20, it is important to apply as a light dust or a "cloud".
Do not shoot a stream of the powder. A very light dust cloud that is
allowed to "settle" on the area of treatment is most effective. This
can be achieved perfectly with the 5 oz. puffer bottle, any dry
insecticide applicator, or even an inexpensive turkey baster. To use a
turkey baster, pull off the bulbous top and fill partially with D-20.
Then, replace the bulb, point at the area to treat, making sure that
the bulb is lower than the tube. Give several light taps or squeeze
bulb quickly until the desired "dust cloud" is achieved. Treat the
mattress, box spring, under the bed, around the floor boards, closet
floors, and curtains that touch the floor. For extra protection, be
sure to apply around all the legs or headboard and footboard where they
meet the floor. Since bedbugs can not jump or fly, this will serve as a
border to prevent any bugs from gaining access to the bed.
Pay particular attention to the edges above and below the
piping or seams or under mattress tufts, buttons or handles.
Separate the mattress and
box spring and dust areas in between as necessary. Pillow-top
mattresses require special attention. Be sure to treat the
bunched, stapled areas on the corners of the box spring mesh since
there may be gaps where the bedbugs may hide.
Bed linens, once
laundered, should also be dusted with D-20. Also launder draperies
hanging near the bed, if necessary. Laundered items should be
stored away from the bedbug infested area and/or sealed in securely
tied heavy duty plastic bags to keeps insects out. It is probably
wise to keep the laundered items stored in another area for at least a
few days.
Once the D-20 dust settles, you
can work it into the carpet with your foot. You should allow the dust
to remain a few days. The
residual insecticide will continue to kill bugs and provide a barrier
against bugs entering the bed area. D-20 between mattresses, under the
bed, and in areas out of direct sunlight will remain effective for
months. For wallpaper or molding, you may wish to first moisten the
area with a damp sponge before dusting with D-20.
Treat night tables and
dressers by emptying them and then removing the drawers. Treat in
the corners of each drawer both inside and then on the bottom corners
of each drawer. Then, tip furniture on its side to check along
the bottom and around casters since bedbugs may hide here as
well. Don't forget to spray the back of the furniture as well.
Check behind any objects
hanging on the wall such as behind picture frames or clocks. You
may wish to open up wall outlet covers and switch covers and inspect to
be sure that bedbugs have not taken up residence in those areas.
All moldings in the room including
those that are mounted high and low must be treated. Wall to wall
carpeting should be pulled away to expose the wooden mounting
strip. Spray on both sides of the mounting strips and check the
carpet backing. Treat as needed. Don't overlook openings on
the ceiling where lighting fixtures are attached since bedbugs may come
down from other infested rooms in apartment buildings
In severe cases where the
population of bedbugs is high, treatment of adjacent rooms may be
necessary. Closets in the bedroom may require treatment and
the contents will need to be washed and dried as needed.
In apartment buildings,
it may be helpful to seal any cracks or crevices around floorboards and
moldings to prevent insects from migrating to or coming in from other
apartments.
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