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Allison
For those of you who will take the time to patiently read this - bless your hearts. Here is my very unfortunate situation. Any help or additional knowledge would be extremely helpful.
About a month ago, I woke up every day for a week with a new set of bites on either my arms, chest, or wrist. Once it was three in one spot, another time it was two...and then the rest of the times just one per area. Similar to mosquito bites, they itch and have the same look and fill. A red bump that itches and gets irritated when scratched.At first I blew it off thinking it was a spider, until I did some research and read up on the "breakfast, lunch and dinner" three-bite. Which indicated it was bed bugs, which had happened to me. I went to the doctor the next day; the doctor wasn't sure, and called in an entomologist who said 'they are probably bed bugs' and then ran out of the room.
Since then, I have had my building hire an exterminator. They made me wash and dry(HEAT) EVERYTHING, inspect everything that couldn't be washed, and put it all in bags that were to keep SHUT. During this time, I slept in a tent in my living room (I know, so sad) and the couch. During the time I slept away from my bed, I never experienced a bite. Additionally, though, we put some traps up and had a CO2 trap in my room, but have yet to see an actual bug. Till this day, I have not seen an actual bug. The exterminator told me that he saw a "low" infestation on my bed board. I also had an overwhelming feeling that he could have made it up to get an order in. They fumigated my apartment a week later, and told me all was clear. So we took everything out of the bags, and started rebuilding the apartment after living out of bags for nearly a month. Relief!!!
But wait. No. I go to bed for the first time after all of this mess, and wake up today with three bites. I almost died. The bugs survived the fumigation. NOW WHAT??
All day I have been going back and forth with a few people who have gone through this and they recommend heat treating, which is highly expensive. So a few questions for (hopefully) some of you out there that might know a thing or two before I go through with the heat treating:
1. If I haven't actually seen a bug, should I take the exterminators word that he saw one? They never left evidence behind. If its not bed bugs, what else could it possibly be?!?
2. What is the law landlords...are they expected to pay for this service? My building sent my landlord the first extermination fee, but the heat treating is a different story. Now the building is saying I need to sort it out with my landlord.
Any help/insight would be appreciated. Oh, or a virtual hug. I am going through a nightmare.
Thank you!
Answer
Catch a few...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/BuggyBeds-Home-Bedbug-Glue-Traps-Detects-and-Lures-Bedbugs-4-Pack-40440/203153301?keyword=BuggyBeds+Home+Pack#.UW9Cd8r2Q09
I'm a cleaning professional in the NY area. My work involves the controlling of bed bugs without the use of pesticides, which may or may not be harmful to the pest, but likely harmful to you.
If you are suffering from bedbugs, I strongly suggest use of very thorough cleaning methods before the use of any toxic pesticides. You want 6 hp (11 amp) or 6.5 hp (12 amp) wet dry vac as a minimum to get more than 170 cfm & more than 66" of water lift, basically how much & how hard is the air flow. The little bugs have no chance against that much power. When you are done, remove the bag and discard in the outside trash, preferably just before the trash is hauled away, to minimize re-infestation.
You have to clean EVERYTHING and EVERYWHERE or nothing will work. The means mattresses, that means box springs, that means remove the fabric and inside the box springs. That mean where the carpet tucks into the walls. In and under all furniture. Even vacuum the power outlets. Of course every inch of carpet.
This alone may take care of the problem. This is what pest control companies are going to do with a vacuum designed for the pest control industry that has 2x the power of the one I will suggest. You simply can not skip the cleaning.
You may want to use pesticides after you have truly cleaned at least twice, but keep up with the cleaning, it has so many other health benefits.
Here are two good, pesticide makers:
http://www.jteaton.com/retail_home.php
http://pfharris.com/
Catch a few...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/BuggyBeds-Home-Bedbug-Glue-Traps-Detects-and-Lures-Bedbugs-4-Pack-40440/203153301?keyword=BuggyBeds+Home+Pack#.UW9Cd8r2Q09
I'm a cleaning professional in the NY area. My work involves the controlling of bed bugs without the use of pesticides, which may or may not be harmful to the pest, but likely harmful to you.
If you are suffering from bedbugs, I strongly suggest use of very thorough cleaning methods before the use of any toxic pesticides. You want 6 hp (11 amp) or 6.5 hp (12 amp) wet dry vac as a minimum to get more than 170 cfm & more than 66" of water lift, basically how much & how hard is the air flow. The little bugs have no chance against that much power. When you are done, remove the bag and discard in the outside trash, preferably just before the trash is hauled away, to minimize re-infestation.
You have to clean EVERYTHING and EVERYWHERE or nothing will work. The means mattresses, that means box springs, that means remove the fabric and inside the box springs. That mean where the carpet tucks into the walls. In and under all furniture. Even vacuum the power outlets. Of course every inch of carpet.
This alone may take care of the problem. This is what pest control companies are going to do with a vacuum designed for the pest control industry that has 2x the power of the one I will suggest. You simply can not skip the cleaning.
You may want to use pesticides after you have truly cleaned at least twice, but keep up with the cleaning, it has so many other health benefits.
Here are two good, pesticide makers:
http://www.jteaton.com/retail_home.php
http://pfharris.com/
I am planning a trip to san francisco in late feb. I need suggestions for hotels, what to see, and restaurants?
Q. I am planning a trip to san francisco in late feb. I was thinking about staying in union square. Does anyone have any suggestions for hotels in union square. What should I except for weather in the last week of feb. What are some must see things to see and do? Any good restaurant suggestions? Is there any area of SF that I should avoid due to bad area? Thanks for all your help.
Answer
Union Square is a great area to stay lots of great hotels/restaurants and public transportation.
US Hotels I like - boutique and smaller properties.
The Rex
Galleria Park
The Maxwell
Hotel Adagio
Restaurants in or near US but don't miss North Beach and Chinatown. For some other recommendations check out the resolved questions on YA SF dining out boards
Millennium â in the Savoy Hotel 580 Geary - vegan food that will amaze even confirmed carnivores
Farallon â 450 Post- Seafood served in an amazing underwater garden setting
E&O Trading Post â 314 Sutter â Asian Fusion â Indian Thai and Chinese dishes
Scalaâs Bistro â In the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Powell at Sutter â Creative upscale Italian food served in a bustling, warm environment.
Le Central on Bush between Grant and Kearny bistro style restaurant that welcomes SF political elite. Great food, good service.
Just off of Bush between Grant and Kearny is Claude Ally home to Cafe Claude. Traditional french style food at reasonable prices. Quite possibly the best Creme Brulee I've ever had.
A block down Bush at Beldin alley between Kearny and Montgomery is Beldin Ally home to Plouf another of The City's most recommended French restaurants.
Max's in Hotel Frank on Geary and Mason great food, huge portions, casual.
Mel's Drive In at 5th and Mission a 1950's diner. Juke boxes at your table
Lori's Dinner at Powell and Sutter, another 1950's diner, this one has a vintage car in the restaurant.
And here is My Must Do San Francisco
1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.
2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. It is wise to purchase tickets before you arrive as tours are often sold out http://www.alcatrazcruises.com
3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the east side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.
5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Science, the DeYoung Art Muesum, the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.
6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.
7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The Cityâs best coffee options.
8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.
9. Yerba Buena Gardens, this urban park is located near the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Metreon, it will keep you entertained for hours.
10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.
Union Square is a great area to stay lots of great hotels/restaurants and public transportation.
US Hotels I like - boutique and smaller properties.
The Rex
Galleria Park
The Maxwell
Hotel Adagio
Restaurants in or near US but don't miss North Beach and Chinatown. For some other recommendations check out the resolved questions on YA SF dining out boards
Millennium â in the Savoy Hotel 580 Geary - vegan food that will amaze even confirmed carnivores
Farallon â 450 Post- Seafood served in an amazing underwater garden setting
E&O Trading Post â 314 Sutter â Asian Fusion â Indian Thai and Chinese dishes
Scalaâs Bistro â In the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Powell at Sutter â Creative upscale Italian food served in a bustling, warm environment.
Le Central on Bush between Grant and Kearny bistro style restaurant that welcomes SF political elite. Great food, good service.
Just off of Bush between Grant and Kearny is Claude Ally home to Cafe Claude. Traditional french style food at reasonable prices. Quite possibly the best Creme Brulee I've ever had.
A block down Bush at Beldin alley between Kearny and Montgomery is Beldin Ally home to Plouf another of The City's most recommended French restaurants.
Max's in Hotel Frank on Geary and Mason great food, huge portions, casual.
Mel's Drive In at 5th and Mission a 1950's diner. Juke boxes at your table
Lori's Dinner at Powell and Sutter, another 1950's diner, this one has a vintage car in the restaurant.
And here is My Must Do San Francisco
1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.
2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. It is wise to purchase tickets before you arrive as tours are often sold out http://www.alcatrazcruises.com
3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the east side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.
5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Science, the DeYoung Art Muesum, the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.
6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.
7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The Cityâs best coffee options.
8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.
9. Yerba Buena Gardens, this urban park is located near the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Metreon, it will keep you entertained for hours.
10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.
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