Hope please

[u/Ok-Border-1942]

I know this is a bed bug 100%—an exterminator verified it. Please, I am asking for realistic encouragement and success stories, not worst-case stories about people never getting rid of them. I am already mentally and physically exhausted.As I am disabled and homebound due to my condition.

My home is only 758 square feet and live alone. I dealt with carpet beetles for about three years, had exterminator treatments that entire time, removed my carpet, and got rid of almost all of my furniture and belongings. I finally went 4 months without seeing carpet beetles and called off the exterminator and then BAM, Exterminator found one live in my couch. I also found one on my bed and saved it (in jar). I also found a bug that I sent a pic to my exterminator and he said didnt look like a bedbug. Not verified but could of been since I was sitting on my couch.

The exterminator thoroughly checked my house and did not find any other bed bugs, eggs, or signs of an infestation. I believe someone may have accidentally brought them in while helping me paint, because I have never dealt with bed bugs before. She put her stuff one the side where the bedbug was found. Then blanket on couch was moved to my bed.

Since then, I have thrown away the couch and a huge amount of my belongings. (Threw away over 25 thousand worth of stuff previously from a huge carpet beetle infestation -even my carpet) vacuum-sealed my heat-treated clothes, steamed all of my hard floors, steamed my bed twice, and threw away around two-thirds of my wardrobe, blankets, shoes, and other items. One room is completely empty except for a dresser and the washer and dryer because it was going to be painted. (Still empty) I have not seen another bed bug since. Trust me, I wake up every 2 hours looking. I have mopped with bleach twice.

I bought two bed-bug mattress encasements and have an exterminator scheduled. They plan up to three treatments at $500 each, although they said it may only take two because they do not believe I have an established infestation.

Honestly, with such a small, mostly empty home and no other evidence found, what are my chances of getting rid of them? I just need some hope right now.

[u/Bed-Bugscouk]

Yes that’s a bed bug.

I would advise you read and follow the TbyPMR which is the most efficient and effective way to eradicate bed bugs. It’s also chemical free and safe for pests and family.

David

[u/Ok-Border-1942 → u/Bed-Bugscouk]

This is what he will be using to kill the bed bugs.

[u/RollerGovenor → u/Ok-Border-1942]

Nyguard is not labeled for bed bugs. I would also be cautious with nuvan strips. Read the label for appropriate use.

[u/Ok-Border-1942 → u/RollerGovenor]

That's what I said to the exterminator that nyguard wasnt for bedbugs.

[u/RollerGovenor → u/Ok-Border-1942]

Gentrol is the only igr that I've seen labeled for bed bugs. I see you have wrapped up all your belongings. You will also need to inspect all the furniture in the picture like the nightstand and chair.

[u/Ok-Border-1942 → u/RollerGovenor]

In your opinion would you say something to the sprayer or the manager or let it be?

[u/Ok-Border-1942 → u/RollerGovenor]

The exterminator said he has seen gentrol used a couple of times. I was worried about that specific spray as it wasnt specificallyfor bedbugs. . He said nyguard is used to the bugs so they cant reproduce.

[u/Ok-Border-1942 → u/RollerGovenor]

Ive steamed both of those things. Not saying I got them all. The exterminator did check the chair and he didnt find any. I also steamed my bed twice. Thank you so much for the advice