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Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I'm not an avid "youtuber," but I am passionate about insects, education, and helping people. So I am very happy to hear that my video was able to help atleast one person. If there is any other information you are in need of, I am full of it! Contact me anytime larryspestpatrol@gmail.com, I'm always willing to help. Thanks again for taking the time. Take care!

You articulated my thoughts exactly. Also, my husband was one of the only technicians I knew that got sincere satisfaction giving people advice to help them do it themselves! I’ve realized that is a sign of an honest ,highly skilled and caring individual. Kudos!!!!

Oh wow you've had quite the battle on your hands. Sorry I'm just getting caught up on some comments I missed. How have things been going?

Any updats? Did it work ?

@@pardesibhai1669 The yeast produced CO2 for several weeks. No bugs caught however, but also no evidence of any bugs left to be caught (after the pest controllers had been). Was hoping to catch some to see effectiveness of trap. But all pleased that no bugs are left.

No, thank you for "Appetite for Destruction" the soundtrack of my youth. Thanks for watching!

So happy to hear this! Thank you! 😊

@@larryspestpatrol9235 there’s no area code to the phone number you gave us.

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 Thanks for the video, but I didn't understand how exactly do u attach the plastic tube into the inside of the glass, without making a way for b bugs to get out on it? Do you leave it hanging?

@@zz-fc9ei Yes I just leave the tube hanging inside the cup about half way Don't allow the tube to touch the bottom of the glass or it could become an escape route. Also very important to line the glass with baby powder so it becomes to slippery to climb out. I also recommend getting a very flexible tubing, as opposed to a more rigid plastic tubing (like I was using in this video) It's quite a bit easier to work with and less likely to pop out of the glass.

Ditto

Good luck and please let me know how it goes!

@Itis Me I refused their treatment because GOD literally sent me an angel that gave me specific treatment that completely got rid of the infestation in the first application one week prior to the appointment.

@kountree38 I went to the FEED STORE, and got SULPHUR.

@@adraeharris6957 How and where did you apply the sulphur? Can you explain where and how you laid it down around your home please? Also is it safe for humans (breathing it in, skin exposure)?

@@r.v.k.6932 I recieved mattress, and box spring encasments from my daughter's friend, and I cut the underlining of the box spring before applying the Sulphur, then put the encasements on. I wore a mask, scattered the Sulphur inside each encasement, along the baseboard behind my bed, and all over the floors of my home, then I left to stay at my daughter's for three days. I came back home, thougroughly vacuumed, and mopped the floors leaving the baseboard covered in Sulphur. I make sure I do another fresh scatter after six months.

Any update on your situation?

Any update?

It's my pleasure, thank you for taking interest. Unfortunately these will not work for fleas as they can leap out of the glass. Have you positively identified them as fleas? If so, then fleas always have to be near a host, which very well could be your neighbors dogs. Treatment of the animal is always the first thing I have done before I do a treatment, or chances are I can't get control of them in a house with animals. In your case, keep up with the frequent vacuuming and steaming of the carpet, and apply a residual insecticide that is labeled for an inside application for fleas along the baseboard that is against your neighbors wall. It probably won't go away overnight, but you can reapply every 2 weeks or as the label recommends depending on the product

Get some liquid Crossfire online,

Hello! So sorry to hear about your problem. Are the most recent bites similar in nature to the bites you were receiving when bed bugs were found? They tend to bite skin that is exposed while sleeping, usually the neck, face, and sensitive parts of the arms and legs. They also tend to bite while moving in a line, zig zag pattern or circle. They also don't feed everyday, usually only every 2-5 days. Given the history it's possible you still have a problem, but I've found that everyone reacts to bedbug bites differently, and often something that looks like a bite can be caused by a reaction to something completely unrelated. So it's important to confirm with physical proof. These traps can help with that. But my most important tool is my 1000 lumin flashlight. Looking in the cracks of all the furniture for evidence of fecal droppings, molted skins etc. Follow up inspections are extremely important after treatment. Bedbugs are extremely resistant to many products. Every company has a different way of doing things with different products, I personally include my follow up inspections in the price of my initial treatment. Even though I have a 95% success rate on the first treatment using Crossfire, I will always follow up every 2 weeks for a minimum of 6 weeks to watch for new activity and spot treat if needed. I hope this helped a little bit, if I could inspect I could tell you for sure 😔 Let me know how it goes or if you have any more questions. Take care, good luck and thanks for watching!

Nothing like the real thing!Thanks for watching!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 will moving from sleeping in the bedroom (where traps will be) just lure them into the other room? how many traps would you recommend : to room size maybe?

@@judithprice5809 It can happen. They should go for the closest CO2 source first, which would be your trap. But just in case take preventive measures around wherever you are sleeping in the house. 1-2 traps per bedroom should be plenty

@@larryspestpatrol9235 Thank you so much (for the video, your attitude, and the reply

@@judithprice5809oh it's my pleasure 😊 please let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck!!

Sounds like it might be tough to pin point the exact cause of the issue. Raccoons can carry fleas and other parasites, and they are one of the most common carriers of rabies. Fleas from a host animal can easily take shelter in vegetation. Have you brought this up to management to contact a proffesional? I would relocate the racoon, and power spray the shrubbery, then maybe a light residual spray around the window sill. I would be cautious with insecticides until the source is found. The product I use for fleas is called Talstar Pro, it has the active ingredient Bifenthrin. It has low toxicity to mammals, no odor, and will let me treat carpets for fleas if I need to, and I can mix it in my large tank sprayer and spray shrubs with it. Now I do live in a very dry, desert environment with not a lot of dense vegetation or wildlife, so fleas here are actually very easy for me to control. It's a little different in more humid, wooded areas where some professionals have a tougher time And need to make multiple applications, or mix with insect growth regulators. I would get with management to have a professional look into if possible

It's weird how sometimes it seems like one spouse is getting bit while the other isn't. I'm not really sure if they prefer one over the other sometimes, or if there other spouse just doesn't show reaction to bites. These traps will work if you can stay out of the room for a few days. Remember bed bugs may not come out to feed everyday, sometimes only every 2-5 days

Oh dear, I'm sure it's nerve racking going through all this knowing you have company coming, and during the holidays nonetheless. I'm going to give you advice and info based on my experience, and how I'd handle the situation, but keep in mind bed bugs are very unpredictable, and have proven me wrong more than once. Bed bugs are obviously attracted to your CO2 and your body heat, but they also know the minute you walk inside the house, and are aware of where you are at at all times, that's how sensitive they are. So it's not impossible that they would come downstairs. But they also want to be sneaky and not get killed while having a meal, so they will wait for dark conditions, or when your sitting near the infested area for a long period of time. Couches are commonly infested from a person getting bit in bed, moving to the couch only to have then follow. I also tend to find them in office and gaming chairs where people sit for several hours. If you called me to your house, first thing I would do is inspect every room, and ask you where everyone sleeps. If no one is sleeping in the living room, and I find no evidence, I will focus my treatment on bedrooms only. I reinspect every 2 weeks to make sure nothing has spread to other areas, and spot treat areas that were infested if needed. So I guess the answer to your question unfortunately is yes and no. In your situation it sounds like your safe downstairs if no one has been sleeping down there, and your visitors should be just fine. However, stay vigilant and always reinspect. Eggs hatch every 10-14 days which is why I follow up every 2 weeks. And they hide in absolutely everything, so make sure you have a good flashlight and are looking in every single crack and crevices up high and down low. Also, (I'm not a yeast or bread specialist) the quick yeast I think is okay to use, I want to say it produces CO2 way faster than active yeast, so it will most likely quit producing CO2 faster, and may leave you without CO2 when they want to come feed. Again not 100% sure on this. Sounds like you are on the right track, just keep an eye downstairs where anyone sits for long periods of time. Let me know how it goes and if you have anymore questions. Thanks!

You have also been getting rid of the egg laying adults, which is why you are only seeing the tiny nymphs so you are on the right track. Stay on top of them cause they go from tiny nymph to egg laying adult in just a couple weeks if they have a food supply. The eggs and nymphs are the toughest to find and eliminate, which is why reinfestations are so common. Pesticide resistance becomes an issue at this point too. If those nymphs survived your first spray it may not work again, so try to use something with a different active ingredient

You would only have to worry about them coming downstairs if you had a major infestation. Mainly from yourself transporting them downstairs on your clothes or if you’re bringing down laundry and they’re in the laundry. These devil bugs know exactly where you sleep and they’re not going to leave that source of blood unless they’re starving. You would have to start sleeping downstairs for a few weeks for them to make their way downstairs. They don’t need to feed everyday and they can go several months without feeding. This is why the majority of bugs are going to be found in some part of the bed or very close to the bed. If it were me I would cancel any guests from coming over to be honest. The guilt you would have knowingly exposing guests to the possibility of transferring these bugs would drive you crazy. I’ve dealt with these evil bugs twice in my life. I surrendered one time and just threw out everything and moved. After dealing with them once I dealt with them again and defeated them. You become an expert if you’ve dealt with these things before. To defeat them you have to have extreme diligence, patience, and borderline paranoia. You need to turn the tables on them and have a Hunter/trapper mindset. Good luck!

@@alejandro3485 Very well said!

@larryspestpatrol9235 I tried this last night and woke up to 10 in the cup! Do you know if the CO2 will have affects to people or animals?

Not a good idea. It would be best if the CO2 tube did not contact the inside-top of the glass. The easy way to do that would be to wedge a ball of tape between the glass where the tube is taped in below the rim.

Should be okay as long as you have a hood seal on the cap and none of the CO2 is leaking out

That'll be 2 1/4 teaspoons

@@larryspestpatrol9235 Thank you so much!!

How long will it last?, fermentation last i think 2 to 3 weeks

It will produce CO2 for a longer period of time, as long as you add the same corresponding amount of sugar.

It is safe to dump down the drain. Run hot water through the drain for a few minutes to flush the lines after.

I dump the contents into sealable quart bags , roll them up and tape them shut then discard them directly outside in the trash bin.

The solution stays in the 2 liter bottle, it creates CO2, which moves on its own through the tube and collects in the small glass where it will attract bed bugs

cook em in your dryer. make sure your dryer goes to at least 125 degrees F. put 3 towels in dryer for 20 minutes-stop dryer=put meat thermometer inside the middle of pile-aim the face of thermometer to where you can see it through the clear door glass if have it-close door quickly=wait 5 minutes-if it gets over 120 to 125 degrees then it's hot enough. my dryer goes to 145 degrees per this test. I read some say 30 min on high heat-I found it wasn't enough. I do at least an hour. Also can't find any info on heat killing eggs. I still dealing with nymphs. I cook my blankets every 4 days and steam heat my carpets the same. I was told to do this for 6 weeks since the entire cycle of the bug is 6 weeks. I had a pest control come spray/fog/put powder into outlets 2 times in march and now I am doing follow up, Cimexa also works really well except I think the steaming of carpets is causing the powder to clump where I apply on the bed frame...but I do find tiny red dots in the lint pocket of the dryer on occasion...so looks like we have to wait for the eggs to hatch then kill the buggers.

Baby powder is perfect, I wouldn't use cont starch. Lining the glass with Vaseline would be my next go to if baby powder is not available

@@larryspestpatrol9235 What about baking soda? Could I use it to line the inside of the glass. Also, does baking soda in and of itself help kill them when they ingest it &/or walk across it. I have heard conflicting information. Some people swear by it as an effective remedy, and others say it is useless.

@@Daniel-415-Ponce Baby powder is slippery and prevents them from escaping the trap. Baking powder is more abrasive, so it might have the opposite effect. I wouldn't use it. Also, despite all the conflicting information out there, there is no scientific proof that baking powder or baking soda kills bed bugs. Diatomaceous Earth would be a better alternative, but always used safely and in moderation.

Bed bugs don't feed every night, usually only evey 3-5 days. Keep the trap out, it will continue to produce CO2 for weeks. When they get hungry enough they won't be able to resist it.

@@larryspestpatrol9235 thanks so much for your help!

Hello! Coupled with the baby powder, some plastic cups might be okay, but I would be hesitant as they may be able to escape over even the slightest textured surface. I have even thought about coffee cups, but I worry they may be able to climb the ceramic. I doubt they would be able to escape from a shot glass with baby powder. The only downside I can think of with the shot glass, is you may not get as much concentrated CO2 as in a larger glass, so it may not be as effective, or may not draw them in from too far away. Thanks so much for the question!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 Thank you very much for replying so promptly. I will go with the glass and shot glass as you instructed.

@@andreaelliott2618 If you have any more questions don't hesitate to contact me. Good luck!

Yes yes yes oh, I have another question. Can I mix the concussion in the 2L then pour the concoction in several different 16.9 fluid oz empty water bottles?

@@andreaelliott2618 You sure can. The smaller bottles may stop producing CO2 sooner than the large bottle, so I would make a new mix after 2 weeks.

The active yeast pouch is .75 ounces (about 22 grams), and the amount of sugar needed is 128 grams.

@@larryspestpatrol9235 thank you very much!!!!!!!

@@eutuxatzi8085 your welcome! 😁

That is exactly what these traps can be used for. Leave them in the room for atleast a few days, a couple weeks if possible, and monitor for any new activity.

The traps should catch something within a few days to a week, as long as someone isn't sleeping right next to it or in the same room.

Yes diatomaceous earth can work to kill bed bugs. It does take some time to work, and they do have to crawl through it.

@@larryspestpatrol9235 What about spreading Borax? My other used that for Fleas when we were kids and it killed off the entire lifecycle. Will this also work for BB?

@@janedoe7583 Borax must be eaten to be effective. It works well on insects like roaches because they are constantly cleaning their legs and antenna. Bed bugs don't really do that, and they are really only interested in eating blood. Although, there have been studies that show Borax can kill bedbugs in a low 1% or .5% concentration. But there are really better options out there. Diatomaceous earth, or Cimexa dust, but always in moderation in cracks and crevices.

You can use a thermometer to make sure it's 100, I just run the tap under my hand until it feels the same temperature as my skin, kind of like checking a baby bottle lol

Nope, the amount of CO2 produced is about equivalent to having another person breathing in the room.

While I do ingest yeast pee frequently, I leave the manufacturing to you proffesionals!

No, it must be dry active yeast

@@larryspestpatrol9235 Can you explain why? Shops around me only sell instant yeast 😭

That's okay, you can reduce the amount of water and sugar slightly. It might last maybe a few days shorter than a 2 liter

My $12 handheld steamer from Walmart is still my most used tool! Thanks for watching!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 I went with a very expensive Italian commercial model. I plan on winning this battle with multiple bits of knowledge and perseverance. I also never... ever thought that this would happen to us. We moved into our home December 2020 and ordered "New" furniture. We are almost sure that with delays "Due to Covid" that our new furniture delivered by anyone with a box truck and 2 guys brought in some uninvited guests as we wondered if those delivery trucks are or were ever cleaned. On another topic... fleas, I have had success using "Creoline" that we used on our former home. We purchased it through a farm supply on line. Thanks for reply:)

cimexa and steam machine. a good one. Decluttering. Sealing up things in bags BEFORE moving it out of room.

I'm so glad you asked this. After using the traps I made in this video, I realized that the tubing I bought was way more rigid than I usually get, which caused the ends going into the cup to curl, and making them difficult to work with. I recommending getting a thinner, more flexible tubing then I showed here. Masking tape worked well for me so I could still use these, just make sure the tube doesn't touch the bottom of the glass. Thanks for watching!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 thanks so much for your reply!! We are having success with these traps! Not all gone yet, but making progress. Traps were easy to make; the vacuuming and washing EVERYTHING every 2 weeks is the time consuming part!!! Thanks for the great, inexpensive treatment video!

@@janejensen1847 so glad to hear you are having success! Keep at it, and if there's anything else I can help with don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 : you might want to try clear aquarium fish tubing ! Not so stiff

@@HBDuncan1 This is perfect! Thank you so much!

if you have them and you've made the trap correctly , you'll see them in the cup.

Yes unfortunately it won't do any good for eggs that may hatch, so this should be used with other treatment methods. I personally use Crossfire during my treatments. It's expensive but it's the best stuff out there.

So did you get rid of the bed bugs using his method

@@larryspestpatrol9235 How would you use Crossfire properly? We spread Borax all over the floor of the infected room and threw out the box spring and bedframe. The mattress was in a protective cover, so we kept it. We have a cat so need to be mindful, but have kept her out of that bedroom.

@@janedoe7583 Borax has been proven to kill some bedbugs in a low 1% or .5% concentration, it is very ineffective in high doses. Borax must be eaten to be effective, and it is very hard to get bedbugs to eat Borax, they only want blood. It can also be very dangerous to breathe or get on your skin. Diatomaceous earth is dust that will slice up the exoskeleton of a bedbug causing it to dry out, but again I always stress to use in moderation because it is very harmful to breathe. Cimexa dust is a very good dust to use in cracks and crevices. But since I've gotten proficient in my treatments with Crossfire, I rarely use dust anymore and I have a 95% success rate on the first treatment. I'm very precise with my treatments using Crossfire, its very expensive. My best tool is my 1000 lumin flashlight, and I have my hand steamer and vaccuum at my side to physically remove any evidence i can. I'm looking in every single crack and crevice. Crossfire does allow me to do a general surface treatment of carpets, walls, mattresses and box springs, but I'm not allowed to treat if skin is going to be in contact. Crossfire is also a slow acting product for a reason, so they have time to take the active ingredient back to those harborage areas that we might not be able to see or get to, killing more bugs in the process. They are like unpayed employees! If it's a really tough job I might add Gentrol Insect growth regulator in my spray can to really mess them up. Hope this helps a little, please let me know if you have any more questions. Take care!

@@larryspestpatrol9235 when you apply Crossfire (no liability or responsibility for what I go an do implied) what precautions do you take? Gloves, goggles, type of mask? I would definitely read all the instructions if I used this, but not having done so yet, do you or could it be used with a pump sprayer? I live in an older home converted into apts-I don’t know if they got in through us or our neighbors-and I don’t want to send them through shared walls into other apartments Any advice on how to discuss with my landlord? I want to do so soon, but am apprehensive about being held liable for treating other apartments. There are large openings from our bedroom into the basement that contains the communal laundry, as well as large cracks in the wooden baseboards & floor It’s a gorgeous historic building, so the gaps don’t surprise me, it’s just in this context something to tackle

DE works but it takes a while. If you use the curved glasses he shows that he got from the dollar store , they will fall in and not be able to climb back out. At that point you can empty the glass either into a sealed plastic bag and discard it or flush the contents down a drain with hot water.

Email me a larryspestpatrol@gmail.com with your contact info, I'll get with you right away.

you may need to empty some of the liquid out of the bottle. It may stop now since settling, but make sure there is room between the liquid and tube. clean out the cup and make sure the tube isn't clogged.

Sounds like you may be dealing with something other than a bed bug. You will not find bedbugs outside on a deck. We have been having major problems with Elm Seed Bugs in my neck of the woods. You may be dealing with something similar. If you send me a picture, I can try to ID it and tell you what it is and where it's coming from.

Love the analogy, thank you so much for the kind words!

Eventually. The last time I tried, they lived in a sealed jar for 6 months. Whether they died from starvation or oxygen deprivation, I don't know.

If your going a few months without getting bit, hopefully it wasn't bed bugs? The unknown can be even more racking sometimes. Bed bugs will usually feed every 2-5 days, so hopefully your bites are coming from somewhere else. Have you found anything yet?