Bedbugs in Edmonton- a personal FYI

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by RavYak

I seen bedbugs a few times when travelling in south east asia. Always caught them when checking the mattress though, just need to know what to look for as you will usually see bedbugs themselves of bedbug crap in the seems of the mattress.

You should have kept the furniture and clothes etc. Could have killed the bed bugs by freezing them in the cold temps or washing the clothes on high temps.

Yes a simple heat or freezing treatment can save it all. A little research can help.

Mack

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by thenaturalwoodsman

Since you like to apologize I will do the same.

Sorry if you didn't like my post Bug Mack........But it happens! Good nite and don't let the bed bugs bite.:lol

No problem will not lose any sleep over it 😊

Mack

[ESOXangler]

Originally Posted by thenaturalwoodsman

Thanks for bug tips, but I would rather sleep on the street. Maybe a better tip from you Would be to advise us on what hotels you are involved with?

You don't make any sense.

[Weedy1]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

I'm just saying an informed rent should know what to ask to protect himself.
Even if a landlord knows there are bedbugs he is not obligated to say so unfortunately.
But if he is asked and he dose not admit it. It is much easier to terminate the lease.
I was not trying to imply that it is the renters responsible other then for his own safety.

Sorry if you found that statement rude.

Mack

I didn't find the statement rude at all, just curious, thanks for the reply.

[Ken07AOVette]

They left the bed outside on the deck for 2 weeks 5 days after the initial spraying. It was at least -20 and colder.
After the 2nd spraying they brought it in. They used alcohol on it and left it out 1 more day. During this time they slept on the couch and love seat.
They brought it in and had bites again.
He was in agony, his feet blistered from the bites and scratching constantly, plus in heavy steel toed boots all day. Ever hear a 6'5 250lb 21 year old cry because he is so stressed from all this garbage? She is a dental student, and rightfully so panicked about putting hands in mouths for weeks on end, fearful someone might see the welts.
You may have had experience Mack, but this is my son and potential daughter in law, and while they are faceless nameless nothing to you I would die or kill for them.
The furniture needed to go. Anything that absolutely could not be positively shown to be egg or adult free had to go. They spent a hell of a lot of money insuring they were not taking the problem to the next place, and yes they informed the new landlord of what they had been through. I am fully aware of the laws regarding the safe and peaceful enjoyment of the leased property, and the obligations of the landlord to ensure same. Public health and the Rentalsman were both contacted, both welcomed the complaint, both gave the kids information on how to sue for loss.
You may have a fiddly dee who cares feeling about this but some of us don't.

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

Yes a simple heat or freezing treatment can save it all. A little research can help.

Mack

You are truly clueless.
There's nothing simple about them.

[Weedy1]

Looks like this thread has disintegrated into the tough guy thread.
We're talking about bed bugs, not each other mothers. Play nice...

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

Bullfeces.
You are truly clueless.
There's nothing simple about them.

You can call me all the names you want the truth is simple you didn't research the problem before you reacted.But don't worry most people do the same . The use of alcohol is not as effective as first believed in 2013 Rutgers University did a test and found it was only effective on half the bugs tested after a 4 day period. Heat is the best way to treat them but temp. Must be 115° or higher for a minimum of one hour two is better.the eggs are the problem. I'm not without sympathy for your son but name calling me or the landlord is not the answer.you said the Landlord sprayed twice so he is doing his do diligence.

Mack

[huntsfurfish]

Originally Posted by Weedy1

Looks like this thread has disintegrated into the tough guy thread.
We're talking about bed bugs, not each other mothers. Play nice...

Agree!

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

you said the Landlord sprayed twice so he is doing his do diligence.

Mack

Again you have no clue what research I did. My research however has recently moved over to the litigation side of this mess, I chose to let the professionals deal with the eradication of the infestation.
Also, if he sprayed raid in the unit twice you consider that due diligence?
He signed my son in a known infested unit. Then did it again after he left.
Every tenant in that unit should be suing him. I may do it for free for all of them. There is no excuse for his non-disclosure, and in this the health board and tenant board agree with me.
This jerk needs to be stopped, he is knowingly risking people's health and spreading infestation without consequence.
Why are you so passionate about this?
Are you a landlord or a exterminator?
You are increasing my resolve in ensuring this guy is punished.

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

You can call me all the names you want the truth is simple you didn't research the problem before you reacted.But don't worry most people do the same . The use of alcohol is not as effective as first believed in 2013 Rutgers University did a test and found it was only effective on half the bugs tested after a 4 day period. Heat is the best way to treat them but temp. Must be 115° or higher for a minimum of one hour two is better.the eggs are the problem. I'm not without sympathy for your son but name calling me or the landlord is not the answer.you said the Landlord sprayed twice so he is doing his do diligence.

Mack

Saying clueless is calling you names?
My goodness. My apologies.
I will attempt to be more gentle and pc for you.

[michaelmicallef]

If a landlord did that to me I would find out where he lived and give him some "little friends."

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

Again you have no clue what research I did. My research however has recently moved over to the litigation side of this mess, I chose to let the professionals deal with the eradication of the infestation.
Also, if he sprayed raid in the unit twice you consider that due diligence?
He signed my son in a known infested unit. Then did it again after he left.
Every tenant in that unit should be suing him. I may do it for free for all of them. There is no excuse for his non-disclosure, and in this the health board and tenant board agree with me.
This jerk needs to be stopped, he is knowingly risking people's health and spreading infestation without consequence.
Why are you so passionate about this?
Are you a landlord or a exterminator?
You are increasing my resolve in ensuring this guy is punished.

The reason I'm so passionate about this is until people actually know what to do and do it and the problem will just keep getting worse.as far as what my job is it dose not matter.
I'm pretty sure I did not mention raid. You have fun with your law suits good luck .

Mack

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

Saying clueless is calling you names?
My goodness. My apologies.
I will attempt to be more gentle and pc for you.

No need to apologize you can not say anything that will bother me. But as you are getting flustered I will say good night. Hopefully you can calm down.

Mack

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[thenaturalwoodsman]

Originally Posted by ESOXangler

You don't make any sense.

Not sure what you don't get? We have people on this thread who seem to like dealing/living with bed bugs on a daily basis! Sorry but they are gross. Again instead of trying to live with bed bugs, I would rather sleep on the street!

The reason I asked what hotels Mack is involved with was so I could stay away from them. Hope this helps!!

[bigskinner]

Moth balls

[bat119]

To effectively kill bedbugs in cloths, bedding and mattress's you need to maintain a temperature at least -15 c for four days

http://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/bed-bug-c...edbug-control/

[catnthehat]

We are pretty much done here.

Cat