#How to get rid of Bedbugs

[3liza]

here's what I've learned to never pay full price for, because people are giving these items away for free or almost free on Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook, at Goodwill, and on eBay (which has a local pickup section) in every sufficiently populated location in the USA.

cost of acquiring these items ranges from "carrying it home from the sidewalk" to "getting a friend with a car to help you pick it up" which is the same amount of effort as going to IKEA for worse quality that costs more, with the notable exception of it being a pain in the ass to coordinate with craigslist sellers, and you often have to wait and watch for what you want to actually show up. it took me about a year to find an acceptable gamer chair left out on the sidewalk, for example. but they cost $100+ new, so I chose to wait.

a lot of this stuff is the kind of thing you don't necessarily intend to keep, just to use in transitional housing or until you can afford a better one.

1. printers of any kind. basic office inkjets are free. ink is easily refillable or has generic ink cartridges way cheaper than brand name for any inkjet up to about 2015, not sure how difficult the newer smart printers are to hack but there's no reason to own a newer one because printing technology has not improved since about 2005. you want a color laser for making zines and wheatpastes? it's on Craigslist RN and someone's mom is desperate to get rid of it

2. bedframes

3. desks

4. tables

5. chairs

6. bookshelves, nice oak bookshelves that don't bend like al dente spaghetti when you put books on them, are rotting on sidewalks rn because they didn't fit in someone's house. go get them

7. scanners. I find a working scanner by a dumpster at least once a quarter, and I don't pick them up because I already have one that I picked up from a dumpster years ago

8. hot tubs. everyone thinks they want a hot tub and that the maintenance and upkeep will be worth it, and they are wrong. Craigslist.

9. sofas, with the caveat that if you are in a bedbug region like New York State you need to be very confident in your bedbug screening skills

10. quality leather shoes. these last forever and are expensive new. eBay is best for these

11. plates, glassware, silverware. all of these are able to be sterilized to whatever standard you feel comfortable with but if you eat in restaurants you've already put a fork in your mouth that hundreds of people have drooled on so try not to fool yourself

12. televisions and computer monitors

13. houseplants. similar to the bedbug warning above, you need to screen these for pests like fungus gnats and mealybugs

14. dressers, wardrobes, china hutches, cabinets, chests of drawers, etc

15. mirrors

16. clothes hangers

17. moving boxes

18. mattresses to a certain extent. I don't like secondhand used mattresses but unstained, unused mattresses are surprisingly common, especially since the foam mail order mattress boom started and people keep getting told by the mattress companies to just get rid of/keep any mattresses they want to return for flaws or wrong sizes or whatever. bedbug warning on this obviously

19. sheets and towels. you gotta launder them obviously

20. basic clothing, especially for kids. normie type clothing is so numerous people often just throw them away because they can't get anyone to take them

21. kitchenware like cooking utensils and pots n pans. don't use chipped or scratched Teflon/nonstick if you can help it. everyone needs one basic steel chef knife, which can be sharpened and maintained indefinitely. people throw these away CONSTANTLY

22. household consumables like laundry soap and dish soap. people often accidentally buy the wrong brand, scent, or develop allergies and want to get rid of extra

23. pet supplies like collars, leashes, dog crates, litter boxes, litter itself, dog beds, toys, carriers, etc

24. medical equipment of all kinds. people who take care of all kinds of patients end up with tons of leftover, sealed, miscellaneous stuff when that person recovers or dies, and they often give it away. adult diapers, hospital beds, IV stands, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, fracture boots and splints, knee braces, canes, catheter packs, ice packs, heat packs, sterile paper sheeting, gauze, slings, over-the-door stretching and rehab pulleys, mattress protectors, etc

25. washers and dryers, both the basic household cube type and the small twin tub or rock tumbler type. people upgrade these when the old ones are still working, just squeaky or a little weird or sometimes just old

26. vacuum cleaners. secondhand ones are sort of icky but you can get rid of the ickiness by wiping them down with a rag and isopropyl alcohol inside and out. use an exacto or utility knife to slice off the hair and string wrapped around the roller. buy a new filter on Amazon. people throw away vacuums that work perfectly all the time because they don't actually know how to clean them out or do maintenance. bedbug and pet hair warning obviously

27. microwaves

28. refrigerators

30. lamps

31. any kind of exercise equipment including stationary bikes, ellipticals and weights/weight benches

32. any kind of piano. there's a grand on my local Craigslist for free rn

33. scrap wood and lumber

34. pallets

35. wood shipping crates

36. newborn, toddler and baby equipment like breast milk pumps and storage, bottles, bottle racks, diapers, etc. anything a little guy will grow out of fast will end up being given away

37. air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. these will be most numerous during their respective off seasons

list updated 2/13/24 based on recent Craigslist trawling

38. jars, both canning type jars and clean food jars like from pickled or jelly bought at the store

39. rugs. most of my rugs are sidewalk finds. rugs will almost always be dirty. a decent consumer grade rug cleaner costs under $100, it's cheaper to just buy one if you have the space to store it. flushing the scavenged rug with soap, hot water, vinegar, alcohol, etc will clean almost anything but huge bedbug and allergen warning on this item

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for intentionally giving someone bedbugs?

So, a few years ago, I (17 at the time) got bedbugs. I'm still not sure where from because it was only me who had them. Maybe from visiting a friend's house, maybe from the hotel I went to for a convention, or maybe I was just unlucky and picked them up off someone in public. Regardless, I had bedbugs and was the only one in my house that did. Because of my relationship with my parents and a very intense fear of getting in trouble, I was convinced I'd be scolded for having them/seen as gross, so I didn't tell anyone I had them. I just killed them on sight and every other day used the vacuum on every side of my mattress.

Now, while this was happening, my parents were arranging for a family friend's daughter "K" (15 at the time) to move in with us. Her and I really didn't get along. She was generally rude to me, shittalked my little sister constantly. My friend had told her about something that happened between me and a family member where I was abused, something that I didn't tell the rest of our family, and K was threatening to tell them about it. The issue is this would cause a LOT of unrest and stress on my family that I thought would be worse than keeping the event a secret, so I told her not to. She said she wouldn't, and then went back on that and told my parents anyways. I barely managed to convince them she got it mixed up with something else that happened, and everything was mostly fine.

Anyways, point is, I REALLY did not like K. She was moving in with us because her parents are, frankly, terrible people and don't really take proper care of her. So, my parents wanted to give her a better environment for a little while. I wanted to give her a chance because I knew she didn't have the best background or anything, even if I didn't like her.

She got here and didn't have a bed get (we set up an air mattress and the plan was to get a new bed for me and give my old one to her since it was still a really good bed, but I was due for a new one because of growing). I was trying to figure out how to come clean about the bedbugs before the switch.

That is, until she started being a jerk while at our house. She was stealing from the fridge and then blaming it on me. She was lying to my parents and sneaking out. She was lying ABOUT me and my parents to hers, telling them and her friends that we were abusing and neglecting her. She cut the screen of the guest room window to sneak a boy into our house in the middle of the night. She refused to help me and my sister with chores, which got ALL of us into trouble when they didn't get done.

I don't know if it was just the cumulative stress of the situation, school, and the bedbugs or if I just really felt like being terrible, but I didn't tell anyone about the bedbugs.

Then, we put my old bed in the guest room, and I got a new bed after a while. She started getting bug bites and after maybe two weeks my parents found out about the bed bugs. We deep-cleaned the house and had to get rid of the whole bed set.

To this day, my family believes K brought the bedbugs because of her home situation. I have only told a few of my friends about this. In hindsight, I feel bad because bedbugs are terrible and I made it seem like she'd brought them herself. I'm conflicted because I generally feel guilty over lying about it, but I also feel a little justified for my little bit of revenge. AITA??

[seeminglydark]

good news! i finally got a job after being unemployed for a few years. it’ll be at least a year or two before i’m able to move out due to trying to pay off my credit card debt but i’m excited that i’ll be able to leave town and get away from unsupportive family. i’m trying to spend as little money as possible on entertainment stuff and i have a massive book collection that i’m excited to read and sell some of it i don’t feel like i need them anymore. you’re comics have been very helpful for me to be able to understand and express myself. it has given me a lot of joy since finding it especially after the loss of my cat a month ago.

any tips for a queer punk trying to escape and start over with no support system?

happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

ANON! I'm so proud of you, thats incredible! i am wishing you all the best on your journey forward and out. it sounds to me like you already have a good handle on things, paying down your debt is a great place to start. depending on how much debt you have, (most of my advice is US based I'm afraid, since thats where i grew up as a poor lonely punk so hopefully it can help you, or someone else) you may be able to find a financial counselor or coach, (not adviser!) to help you get rid of some of it immediately. there are ways to 'challenge' things on your credit that have been there for a while, and many times the creditors will either drop it cuz they dont want to deal with paperwork, or reduce it to a much smaller payable sum because to them something is better than nothing. a lot of cities has free nonprofit programs to help with this, and other non profit organizations offer them as well depending on your community. This will also help improve and build your credit score cuz even a punk might need to buy a home or rent an apartment one day.

i know there is an allure to big name cities when you move, i lived in one myself while poor as dirt and it kinda sucked (Austin tx specifically) because it was so expensive. look into where you want to go before moving there, look at cost of living, and public transit, things like that. it looks like youre waiting a while before going, look into job transfers so you might not have to start completely fresh from the bottom.

thrift stores are great but they are getting more expensive by the year, but when youre a poor guy in a new place, dumpster diving might be an option. please dont ever get a mattress from a dumpster ok? bedbugs are a thing and often why those are thrown out, but other things like tables, chairs, shelves etc. check your local papers and neighborhood boards, sometimes hotels and such renovate and when they do they auction furniture off dirt cheap. Thanks Mr Marriott for furnishing my house for like 40 bucks in 2005!

When you move out, if you are still struggling financially, you can look into fixed rent apartments, you usually have to get on a list, but there are places out there to help you get on your feet. a REALLY good resource for many things if going to be your local library. librarians are like gods and they know SO MUCH that can help you.

speaking of libraries. you do deserve a little joy, i would think about perhaps getting a electronic reader, did you know that you can rent books and audio books from libraries with one? plus it reduces the bulk of books you may have to move later. i know the vibe is different from getting to touch the pages, but the pleasure of reading is still there. The library is also going to be a great place to meet people and find a circle of support and new friends. many of them have clubs and community activities ranging from book clubs to everything in between, you can even suggest a club yourself that they might consider hosting. don't deprive yourself of happiness, itll be helpful on the days when it gets hard to move forward.

its been a hot minute since i was alone and starting over, and things have changed a lot so im not completely sure all of this is still relevant, library is ALWAYS a good place to start. if my followers have any advice, please feel free to chime in the comments as well! im so proud of you anon, and keep us updated as life goes on. <3

[djsodabot]

I feel like how The Noise gets rid of bedbugs

he pours gasoline and throws the torch at the entire mattress, laughing as the bedbugs burn

[ttngummybear]

Okay. I think it's been long enough now that I can post this. Here's what happened that caused me to take my break off tumblr.

**

There were 2 separate incidents in which I massively put my foot in my mouth and upset 2 people who I looked up to on this site. I will not name them directly, and if you somehow find out who they are, please do not reach out to them about these incidents.

Like I said when I first came back, I don't know if the guilt I felt after these incidents is proportional to what I actually did. I did apologize to both people afterward, but they didn't (and are not obligated to) accept my apologies. I don't know if anyone in these situations overreacted, or underreacted, or what.

I'm going to try to tell these events as closely as possible to how they actually happened.

Incident 1:

A blog randomly followed me out of the blue. I went to the blog to check their posts. The description of the blog claimed that it was a sideblog of a popular blogger I follow, and it had a single post with two images on it.

I thought it seemed suspicious, so I blocked the blog right away. However, I got worried that I may have somehow just actually blocked a new sideblog from this person. I decided to take a screenshot of the blog and send it to the person in question to ask them if it was real or not.

I didn't realize this at first, but those two images on the post on the blog were AI, and I didn't catch it when I first saw.

Not long after I sent the message, the blogger replied, upset that I was seemingly accusing them of using AI. I responded right away and told them I wasn't, because I didn't realize it was AI, but the damage was already done. The blogger made a vaguepost about the exchange and still hasn't responded to my explanation or apology. I'm not even sure if they saw it.

They did not block me over this exchange, but I unfollowed them out of shame. This may have been the wrong thing to do, but I don't feel welcome interacting with them anymore.

Incident 2 (this was a couple days, or maybe even just a day later):

An anonymous asker sent an ask to a bug positivity blog, saying that they worked at a hotel and wanted to know if it was okay that they hated bedbugs, because they found infestations of them annoying and hard to get rid of.

I mindlessly read the ask itself and only glossed over the answer, and thoughtlessly replied (directed at the asker and not the blog owner) the phrase "diatomaceous earth" on the post with no further context. I did not think this reply out before I left it, beyond knowing that this substance is effective at controlling bedbug infestations without the use of harsher pesticides.

Some time later, a different blogger replied to me, telling me they were very shocked and disappointed in me for saying this. When I explained that I was replying to the asker, this person replied again and compared my comment to talking about culling cats on the blog of a cat fancier.

I apologized after this, deleted my comments, and asked the people involved to block me. They didn't end up doing so, but I'm not going to interact with them again regardless.

I also apologized to the owner of the bug blog. They did respond and say my reply didn't bother them initially, but I still feel very insensitive for having said it, and have decided not to interact with them further either.

Immediately after I sent my apologies was when I took my break. This is what I was referring to as shitty behavior in the post announcing the break.

I don't think anything productive would come out of me trying to contact any of these people again. Like I said above, they are not obligated to accept my apologies, or even to acknowledge them. I'm not entitled to forgiveness. Regardless of my intentions in both cases, I did still hurt people, and that isn't okay.

I understand also that I may still be being dramatic. I'm sorry about that. I don't think I've fully come out of the guilt spiral I went into after this stuff went down. I just want to post this so everyone knows what happened. I worry if I wait too long, I may not ever actually talk about it. Now feels like the right time.

[jplupineislost]

This....sucks.

So I've briefly mentioned some of this stuff before but given my current circumstances, I think some transparency might be needed. I could potentially be homeless soon and I'm at the end of my rope.

Under the cut will be how I ended up in this position with some potentially triggering topics [harassment, assault, abuse] Links to help me keep my home are at the very end if you want to skip the triggering parts.

Around two years ago, I was living in an apartment with my mother through government assisted housing. Between the both of us, our combined incomes were far beneath the poverty line even for a one person household. We're both disabled, so our methods of getting income are limited. The apartment became a health hazard to my mother because of neighbors stealing packages that contained medical supplies and upstairs neighbors nearly constantly smoking cigarettes and weed with the smoke coming down to our apartment through the connected vents.

The smoke was so strong that it stuck to our clothes and doctors would run secret drug tests because they thought we were lying about not doing drugs. We both have asthma, but mine is not as severe whereas Ma also has COPD and was having to do daily breathing treatments due to the smoke. We did everything we could to get it to stop including contacting management to see if they could talk to the neighbors about smoking outside instead of inside; we were essentially told we either had to just deal with it or move. This is on top of the same neighbors causing several floods from their apartment into ours. Given our financial situation, there was nowhere we could go.

Ma's health started getting worse from the smoke to the point that her doctor's told us that we needed to move or she could be put in a home. So with no money to live anywhere else, it was looking as if Ma would be taken away and I would be left homeless.

Our situation was taken advantage of by someone Ma thought she could trust. An old friend she had known and lost contact with but found again years later had agreed to help us move by all three of us getting a house and splitting the bills based on income. It seemed like the perfect solution; space, no more smoke, and the ability to install disability aids- the apartments had not allowed us to make the apartment accessible, which led to several injuries over the time we lived there. I had managed to save income tax + stimulus money that was just enough for a home inspection and other necessary expenses, so I covered those with the agreement that Ma's friend would pay me back for his part. He never did.

We managed to get a house- one that turned out to not even be up to code but it was too late to back out now, which put me into dept with loans to fix. There are still many repairs needing to be done, but those have no choice but to wait.

Moving in, MF said the place he lived prior had bedbugs but he had treated his things already so not to worry about it. He lied. The back bedroom got an infestation we had no money to get rid of, leaving us to resort to cheap sprays that did very little. It also became quickly apparent that MF was incredibly irresponsible with money; he would spend hundreds of dollars on unnecessary expenses from video game loot to luxury items. He frequently was late on bills that usually fell to me to pay off with whatever savings I had, so anytime I had a savings, it would be gone shortly after so that things like utilities would not be cut off.

Conflict and arguments became common over various things. MF was barely less than a stranger to me, but I tried to be polite and get to know him. The more I talked to him, the more I became uncomfortable. He was a sexist pig who laughed about beating one of his exes.

And now we were stuck living with him. MF is also disabled and took advantage of that as well. He was manipulative and would put up the image of 'poor disabled white man' to get out of trouble who knows how many times at this point. Ma secretly got into contact with some of his past partners and people who lived with him, and they had pretty consistent stories; he made their lives Hell. He called them all crazy and jealous, but given the fact that he was also making our lives Hell, it was clear he was a liar. Every time he got caught lying and called out on it, he tried to gaslight us.

MF escalated his behavior knowing we had nowhere else to go and no money to do so. He tried pushing boundaries with me, getting too close when I was bent over and had my hands preoccupied or when I wore certain clothes. I would immediately tell him to not get that close to me and he would react negatively with anger and trying to make it out as if I was overreacting.

My mother is not as confident in enforcing boundaries as I am. She wanted to 'keep the peace' but was being abused when I wasn't in the room. I didn't find out until much later when she ended up physically injured with bruised ribs. This was also when her doctors found out how dangerous our living situation was.

Then Ma had major surgery for health related reasons. She was in and out of the ICU for over a week recovering, and the entire time, MF was going to the hospital and telling the doctors/nurses all sorts of lies from being Ma's boyfriend to husband, took me off her emergency contact, and refused to tell me what was happening to her. MF would up and leave without warning, and because of my work and other factors, I could not go see Ma while he was there. One day I told MF that we would go see Ma together so that I could actually get to see her in recovery.

The next morning when we were supposed to go, he left early by himself without saying a word. I had to take my little brother to work 'cause he didn't have a car and had to prioritize that so my brother wouldn't lose pay or his job. When I got to the hospital afterward, I had a suspicion and went to the front desk to ask where Ma was before I went anywhere. Found out then that MF had also lied about what room Ma was in. When I get there, a nurse was checking on Ma and asks who I am. I tell him, and he turns to MF and asks "Is this the one you said wasn't coming?" I was seething. Ended up having a breakdown shortly after because I finally learned what all was happening with Ma.

Ma's doctors and social workers, after several months, were able to find a way to get MF out of the house. He was given the options of leaving and owing only $500 a month in mortgage or being taken away by police. He didn't leave until the day before he would be forcibly removed. He stole several items of ours while leaving junk and spare furniture behind. Him leaving behind furniture was not out of kindness, but another way to lie and play the victim to people who didn't know what was happening. 'They kicked me out and stole my things' is the gist of what he told others so they would pity him and give him money/luxury items.

Since he was only obligated to pay $500 in mortgage, Ma and I had to figure out how to pay the bills he had been covering while living there. We managed it, but we could not cover that $500 with our incomes. MF did not pay that $500 and hasn't in over a year. We've been scrambling month after month to cover it. I got a better job and still can't cover it. We tried to seek legal action to hold MF to his contractual obligation of the $500....he put himself into a temporary hold at a mental clinic to be deemed 'incompetent' at the time. He's hopped around places to not be found, all the while threatening us and trying to sell the house while we're still living here.

He told us that he only has to wait it out until we have no choice left but to sell the house and he'll get his cut due to being a partial 'buyer'. Several times he even showed up without warning, coming into the fenced yard, digging through our trash, and getting into the shed. He only stopped as far as we know when threatened with the police.

For the past year, we've been struggling to cover his $500 and facing potential homelessness every month. We've been managing by the skin of our teeth, but it's looking as if our options are running out. Then with him trying to sell the house from under us, he may be able to succeed if we can't pay the mortgage, which will get him even more money than what he's already stolen from us. We're working on taking him off the mortgage, but that is taking time we may not have. We also can't legally get a roommate due to our state laws.

So I'm asking for help. If y'all could commission me, get stickers/magnets/etc. from my Redbubble shop, or donate through my Ko-fi, that would be greatly appreciated. Even just reblogging could help. I'm doing whatever I can to not lose my home.

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[disastercit]

ok last episode of camp camp probably ever (I'm normal about this) let's go or something

spoilers!

-CJ.

-wait they can just send the kids home for 3 days??? this changes everything about my concept of how this camp works

-david really is so done with everyone's shit this season the poor guy

-that is not the only way to get rid of lice neil 😭

-honestly if any bug is infesting the camp it's probably wayy worse than lice. like bedbugs or something, and I think I'd rather die than try to rid a summer camp of that

-why does David make him shower so much what 🧍

-that is deeeefinitely poison ivy right

-oh no this is directly related to the lice thing isn't it

-"all summer" neil it's been like a couple of weeks at MOST

-what is Neil's PROBLEM this episode my god

-god the explosion effect 😭

-and because there is no next episode, the post-credits scene was just a silly little clip

well. I guess that's all. uh. ok bye

[sasster]

What IS That Thing?

Can you guess what ICP song is on this guy’s playlist with what was provided?

[Doc] —

The lights are out when you return to your hive, not just turned off, but actually smashed out. Small piles of broken glass near where the lamps live, only partially lit by the light in the hall of the building as you enter, indicate that much. Maybe the lights in these hivestems have a tendency of just exploding with very little stress put upon them, it has only been a few perigees since you moved into the place after all. At the behest of everyone that heard about your campaign to dethrone the local regional ruler.

Not many trolls possess that sort of audacity, at least not the ones that aren’t also fleet aligned. Dethroning those guys is a little bit like pulling teeth, or, more appropriately, getting rid of a bedbug infestation in the hive of a hoarder. Short of burning it all to the ground and starting over from scratch, it is always an uphill battle. But doable. Certainly doable. Actual Empress-fighting would be punching a little bit above your weight class, but you think you can handle a little skirmish with some run of the mill general. It should be a no skin off your nose sort of situation. After that, you’ll be able to put in place the sort of guidelines that will see that the people who live in these areas won’t have to deal with the mistreatment. The fight is only in a few hours, you’re amped, and there is no time for second guesses.

With caution you step around the broken glass and make your way into the small kitchen space that shares an area with your living room. It is a far cry from the near palace you were raised in, but laying low is important. The local regional ruler will have your head if they find you, and you’ve done so good to shake off their muscle thus far. What a shame it would be for it to all come to pieces now.

You sit in a stool in the kitchen and sigh, relaxing into a slump against the wall as all of the stress of the day starts to roll off of you in a wave. No one told you how stressful it would be to run this sort of campaign, but that might be just because it goes without saying. There is so little time between now and the fight, but you can’t show up to it wound up all tight like this. 

A creak in the floorboards draws your attention to your bedroom, and a cold dread pricks at the back of your neck. Did you shake off the muscle? Could have just been the building settling. Slowly you pull yourself to your feet and take deliberate steps back to the bedroom, stepping around piles of glass still while you do, and equip your trident in the process.

You call out toward the sound, “Hey, man. Whatever you’re getting paid, I’ll double it. Just get the hell out of here,”  as you near the door, using your weapon to slowly poke it open all the way. “Or I can kill you, it really doesn’t matter to me.”

The intruder is sitting on your bed when you enter, with a face obscured by a mask that appears to be smooth with some simple designs, from what you can see lit up by the dim moonlight. They angle their head toward you.

“They sent a laughsassin after me? Really?” Your laugh is breathless.

The intruder laughs as well, it is a mirror to yours, but much higher in pitch, and absolutely sardonic in nature. “I always get that. Laughsassin,” he bemoans as he stands up and stretches, there is something incredibly uncanny about the looseness he handles his own limbs with. “It’s outdated. Implies that all I do is kill and laugh. Which, alright, I won’t lie. It does take up a big chunk of what I do.”

Dealing with a clown today was the last thing you thought would happen, it was your understanding that GHBs don’t typically put their noses into the mess of seadwellers trying to kill each other. Isn’t it a net-zero loss for them, at the end of the day? But now that you’re thinking about it, they might just be happy to stick the old ‘the devil you know’ addage.

“Sometimes, I’ll have you know, I’ve also been known to convince.”

“You want me to believe you aren’t here to kill me?”

“I am here to let you know you’ll be taking a dive later this evening.”

This time when you laugh, it comes from sheer shock. They sent a clown.

To tell you to give up in your pursuit of the regional title.

They must be scared.

With his hands on his hips, the clown takes confident strides around the bed and closes some, not all, of the distance that separated you. Your grip tightens around your weapon.

“How about I kill you now, and then your boss later?”

He bounces on his heels. Why is he so flimsy?

“Or you can leave here with your head attached to your body, and watch from the crowd. I’m not taking any bribes.”

He comes to a stop within striking distance of your trident, you can make out two faint lines that curve like tear tracks down the cheeks of his mask, but you hold firm, watching him carefully. He stretches again, bending his body at the waist until something pops audibly. “Oh, I’m not here to bribe. Did I confuse you? The dive you’ll be taking will be the swan type. Y’know? Into your grave.”

In the time that passes between the words leaving his lips and confusion contorting your features, something else hits you, literally — A small blade, tossed with such precision that it slices through a bit of your cheek and ear on its way to embed itself in the wall behind you. “Y’know?” He echoes.

You are already advancing on him with your trident when the gears start turning in your head, and the springy bastard ducks out of the way of the attack and dances behind you with another laugh that suspiciously sounds like it’s still mocking yours.

Clowns are the worst. You didn’t even see him move to throw the damn thing in the first place. A frustrated growl rips out of your chest as you turn to face him.

“That’s all? You’ll need to do better than that if you’re going to scare me out of it.”

It’s hard to tell what he’s going to do next, without being able to see his face, which you gather is the whole point, but he’s already rocking back on his heels, reaching back to get a grip on his knife. He practically cackles, “You’re right,” followed by pulling the thing out of the wall. It doesn’t matter that he has his hands on his weapon, you think, without the element of surprise, a throwing knife loses the fight to a trident every time.

Smugness settles in your breast as you pull yourself to stand a little straighter, having found the confidence to make it through both of the fights the stars have set out for you this evening.

Then, the smugness quickly dissipates when the nuisance does something completely unexpected, and tips his mask up to uhm.

Well, it looks like he is lapping the blood, and bits of drywall but whatever, off of the knife.

“Why do so many fish carry a trident, anyway?” He asks and though you’ve instructed your body to lunge with the subject of his criticism, you stay rooted in place. A sinister glow begins to spill out around the edges of his mask. “I always thought it was a bit on the nose. You know? There are other weapons. Bet you’d have fared better with a harpoon gun.”

His words fly over your head, you are more concerned with your suddenly immovable body.

The masked intruder stays where he is, stretching and bending his freakish form while in the meantime your own disobedient body once again closes the distance between the pair of you. Your mind is racing. You’ve come so far, your aspiration right within your grasp, just to be killed by a clown.

His knife comes up to your cheek, where he’d already cut it before, and from the angle his mask sits at now, you can see two rows of sharp teeth exposed in some form of twisted grin. It is almost worse that the rest of his face is entirely concealed. He presses into the flesh and more of your blood is drawn out onto the blade.

“It’d be really nice of me to kill you just like this, y’know, but the boss wants to make an example of you. No hard feelings, right?”

[pestcontrolblue]

5 Suggestions On Opting For The Right Kissimmee Pest Control Provider

Opting for the appropriate parasite control company in Kissimmee is vital for guaranteeing your home or business is actually free of cost coming from undesirable parasites. Along with many companies giving companies, it may be mind-boggling to decide which one will certainly finest fulfill your necessities. Listed here are 5 important suggestions to assist you by means of the method:

1. Study as well as Verify Qualifications

When picking a kissimmee pest control, regularly ensure they possess the correct credentials. Validate that the business keeps the required licenses, accreditations, and also insurance to function lawfully in Fla. Licensed bug control companies are actually needed to follow state regulations as well as use accepted techniques for parasite monitoring.

Look for accreditations from trustworthy associations, like the National Pest Control Organization (NPMA) or even the Fla Insect Administration Association (FPMA), which show the company sticks to market finest techniques. Also, ensure the company is actually insured to protect you in the event that of any kind of damages to your building or accident throughout the parasite control process.

2. Look at the Forms Of Infestation They Focus on

Various Pest Control Kissimmee suppliers provide services for different types of bugs. Some might concentrate on common house bugs like ants, cockroaches, as well as termites, while others might concentrate in more particular concerns, like bedbugs, rodents, or wild animals control.

Before deciding, assess the kinds of pests you are actually taking care of. If you're experiencing a termite infestation, for example, you'll require a provider that focuses in pest treatment and also prevention. Similarly, if you have concerns with mice or even creatures, try to find a supplier along with expertise in holding and also humane removal.

Make certain to inquire the firm concerning their expertise with your certain insect issue. A focused company will definitely have the tools, methods, as well as know-how to handle your insect concern extra properly than one that handles an extensive stable of parasites.

3. Read Through Testimonials as well as Seek References

Some of the greatest techniques to review a Kissimmee Pest Control provider is through going through consumer testimonials as well as requesting references. Appear for on the web assessments on platforms like Google.com, Yelp, and also Angie's List to find what other customers have experienced. Good feedback as well as testimonials are actually a great clue of reliable solution and also efficient parasite control techniques.

Furthermore, talk to pals, household, or next-door neighbors that stay in the Kissimmee location for referrals. Personal recommendations can easily give you insights in to the premium of service, consumer satisfaction, and the lasting efficiency of the treatments supplied.

Distrust firms with consistently adverse customer reviews or grievances regarding amateur actions, hidden charges, or even ineffective bug control treatments. A trustworthy firm is going to have a strong report of customer contentment and be available to addressing any sort of concerns.

4. Analyze Their Insect Control Methods

Various insect control providers use varying techniques, ranging from standard chemical treatments to a lot more ecological choices. If you possess concerns concerning chemicals or even yearn for an extra green approach, inquire the company about the methods they make use of.

Some providers may use integrated parasite management (IPM), which pays attention to lasting deterrence via a mix of all-natural, technical, and chemical strategies. IPM is actually a comprehensive technique that minimizes the dependence on chemicals and concentrates on getting rid of the underlying reasons for parasite concerns.

Be actually sure to inquire the company concerning the security of the products they make use of, particularly if you possess family pets, children, or allergies. A credible company will definitely be actually clear concerning the materials they utilize as well as explain the prospective threats, if any type of, involved.

5. Review Pricing as well as Company Deals

While price must not be the exclusive consider your decision, it is crucial to contrast pricing among various providers. Acquire quotes from various business and also examine what is consisted of in their service deals. Some providers deliver one-time treatments, while others may use ongoing bug control strategies, which could be actually even more cost-efficient in the end.

See to it to make clear whether the quote consists of an assessment, follow-up check outs, and any type of warranties on their job. A reputable pest control company will certainly supply translucent rates without any hidden expenses and also a crystal clear illustration of what companies you will receive.

Also, inquire regarding solution warranties. Numerous reputable parasite control carriers supply guarantees to guarantee the effectiveness of their treatments. If pests yield after treatment, the firm will re-treat the area at no extra cost.

Conclusion

Picking the right pest control carrier in Kissimmee involves cautious point to consider of many variables, featuring references, expertise, evaluations, methods, and also pricing. By observing these 5 suggestions, you can easily make certain that you select a reputable, effective insect control company that are going to deliver enduring remedies to your bug troubles. Making the effort to research study and contrast choices are going to cause satisfaction as well as a pest-free home or even organization.

All American Pest Control

1101 Miranda Lane, Suite 131

Kissimmee, FL 34741

(321) 337-0919

Kissimmee Pest Control

[hellions-haunt]

Just one (1) quick question and then I'm gone.

How do you feel about being called "Bedbug"? You love it, right? Yeah that's what I thought. Byeeeeeee <3

*runs away*

[raises an eyebrow in mild incredulity] Bedbug? [sigh] Well... Not the most conventional of petnames you could've given me, but I suppose it is unique...

After all, just like a real bedbug, you'd have to go through quite extreme lengths to fully get rid of me.

[milimeters-morales]

in my dream last night i was miles again and i was at a skate park with gwen, some other girl, and pavitr, and i think two friends(?) were talking in the always-background (as in, no matter where i looked, they were far behind me), and gwen started to talk about how i had bedbugs (huge irl fear of mine) and how i could never get rid of them and i had to replace my bed (which i don’t have). anyway i started getting mad because i didn’t want to deal with that, so i climbed up the walls (really hard to transition from ground to wall btw) and venting out loud to somebody who sometimes laughed? i never actually saw a person, just heard them, but their laughing made me angrier so i did the venom attack (HURTS LIKE HELL BTW. IMAGINE MOSQUITO BITES THAT YOURE TRYING TO IGNORE THE ITCH OF x100 RUNNING THROUGH YOUR VEINS), and was just left in this empty white space. my phone irl started ringing so it made its way into my dream, and i answered it in the dream, but i was moving too much i guess? so i woke up halfway through the convo and continued it irl

[phoenixculpa]

we were new on the outs, caffeinated chocolate, you told me watch out instead of good job, once, believing one to doubledeal [soft]—harp on and along, a gay ol’ time, when you made out with friends and

wished for a better boyfriend, how do i wonder of grumpiness she empathizes with—living and dying by a moneyslashed sword behind a damned keyboard, all eyes abroad superiors, mooching broad with orange curls like the animated girl in the blue bow in that cartoon always up to trouble,

say one’s a handsome man, she pulled the roof back when doing the brow ridge, slanted radix, pyramid used to boast a bumped bridge, say he likes dead ends (mine too frequent),

there’s some bullshit left on read, an unfiltered vent that blows green dust balls rather than bedbugs they never rid of, [only] blood afflicted her unsuspecting, manicured hand,

coffin slanted, opening like one bought her nordstrom at the faux first fleetingness, flames meant to bundle sticks, biceped “petite,” fuel driven,

presupposition:

realizing what, without challenge[d carnage], or a patient remembrance, not getting what’s wanted to dark satisfaction, panging silence, when leaning in: is it to hold harder or be vulnerable, have faith in dishevelment betwixt unwinding neutral, dancing chaos emerald,

“you’ll always have a voice,” and a blazer imploded crimson—mania resplendent, blonde shed ballistic vest

[mariacallous]

A cute little beagle with big smiley eyes … how could you not fall in love with Watson? But the residents of my Parisian building were terrified when they saw him enter. Watson is not like any other dog. He’s trained to detect the tiny insects that have been all over the front pages of French newspapers for the past few weeks: bedbugs.

This fall, fear has become paranoia. Pictures of bedbugs in cinemas, metros, and trains have saturated social media. “I’ve been getting so many calls from worried people lately,” says Watson’s owner, Charlotte Ducomte, founder of the company WatsonDetect. For years now, she and Watson have been going through the city and its suburbs to detect bedbugs in private apartments and company offices. These past few weeks, she’s been inundated with calls from people who “wanted to have their apartment checked … just in case.” There is “ia bedbug panic in Paris” right now, she says.

Bedbug numbers in France have surged in 2023. There’s been a 65 percent increase in pest control visits for the insects across the country this year compared to last, says France’s Union Chamber of Insect Control.

This is partly due to the weather. According to Jean-Michel Bérenger, an entomologist who cofounded the National Institute for the Study and Fight Against Bedbugs in 2018, heat accelerates a bedbug’s life cycle, and September and October have been particularly hot in Paris—average temperatures have been 4.5 degrees Celsius above normal. “When the temperature inside your house is 25 to 26 degrees Celsius (77 to 78.8 Fahrenheit), it takes only five days for the bedbug eggs to hatch. In normal conditions, when the temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, it takes 10 days,” he explains.

But the current plague of bedbugs is also part of a general rise in their numbers in recent years, says Bérenger. The modern world, filled with people constantly on the move, easily allows the insects to spread. Ducomte says numbers have been increasing in Paris since 2002 and attributes this to more visitors to the city, driven by cheap flights and the convenience of Airbnb. “People move a lot more than before … and thus, they are more likely to be infested,” she says.

When Watson moves through my apartment, he doesn’t stop anywhere. Lucky me. Pausing is his way of showing his owner that he can smell bedbugs, which in the early stages of an infestation can be hard to detect—the insects are quite shy, often hiding inside furniture frames or under floorboards during the day and coming out to feast at night. With few effective tools for detecting small numbers of bedbugs, dog-based services have become increasingly popular in the city, even if the limited research on them suggests their accuracy can be patchy.

And even if a dog can sniff the insects out, it can’t get rid of them. This has to be done by humans. Parisian pest control companies are doing a healthy trade too.

For Hygiène Premium, which specializes in insect and rat control, traditionally about 40 to 50 percent of people calling them have trouble with bedbugs. “Now, that’s eight people out of 10,” says Sacha Krief, its associate manager. Overall, his company has seen a 30 percent increase in the number of bedbug-treatment cases.

According to Anses, France’s national health security agency, the average cost to get rid of bedbugs is 890 euros ($937), and the price is often even higher in Paris. “It can go up to 1,000, 2,000, even 3,000 euros. Not many people can get this out of their bank accounts overnight,” says Antoine Demière, an advisor to Paris’ first deputy in charge of urban planning. Given the large amounts of money involved, a national registry of certified companies is in the works to prevent unscrupulous actors from scamming clients—40 cases of bedbug-related fraud have been reported to France’s directorate for consumer affairs over the past few months.

For social tenants, there’s protection against these high prices, thanks to a 2020 agreement signed between the town hall and social housing groups. Each household pays an additional 4 euros per year on their rent, and, in cases of a bedbug infestation, the city will take care of it for free. “Our top priority is to protect lower-income Parisians,” explains Demière. “We don’t help the poorer population because they’re more likely to get bedbugs, but because they’re less likely to be able to pay thousands of euros to have their home disinfected.”

However, it can take up to several weeks before the social housing groups hire private pest control companies to take care of the problem—way too long to contain the crisis, says Ducomte.

These companies have traditionally used chemicals to get rid of bedbugs, but they are using them less and less, says Bérenger: “The European Union now prohibits the use of some, and people are less and less eager to have chemical products all over their house.” Plus, bedbugs are getting resistant, he says. “They won’t die, they’ll just move on to another apartment, especially when the protocol is not professionally executed.” For these reasons, French companies are now prioritizing “mechanical solutions.” The main three are steam treatment, cryogenic technologies, and heat guns—the goal being to kill bedbugs and their eggs using either very high or very low temperatures. These processes are more expensive than chemical ones because they require more people, but they also save a lot of time.

“When you use chemicals, the house or the hotel room must be emptied for two to three weeks,” says Bérenger. “But one morning can be enough to treat an entire school with dog detection and a mix of the mechanical solutions.” The entomologist has already treated schools in this manner in Marseille; Demière confirms that schools have also been disinfected with mechanical solutions in Paris.  But even with these measures, Bérenger thinks overall numbers are unlikely to decline, given recent trends. Instead, “the number of bedbugs will probably continue to increase until it reaches a plateau,” he estimates. For him, the current media hype is useful. More people are now aware of the problem and know how to recognize bedbugs—thus, the problem of an infestation can be addressed earlier in many instances.

Yet public awareness brings a new problem: misinformation. “Everybody now thinks they know everything about bedbugs,” says Krief. “But people tend to forget that pest control is a real job. You can’t get rid of bedbugs with chamomile oil.”  The national government’s response to the problem this autumn has been slow—something that Demière, of the Parisian government, ascribes to “the French administration mille-feuilles.” To him, the little layered cake is a good illustration of French bureaucracy, with the different parts of the system not joined up and working together. As of now, there are no national rules or regulations on bedbugs. This makes it difficult to establish efficient ways to contain the pests—but there are some proposals on the table.

For instance, in France it’s mandatory for home owners and tenants to have home insurance. Paris officials are pushing for the addition of a bedbug clause in this insurance—but without increasing premiums too much: “The idea would be to add a few euros a year to the mandatory insurance,” says Demière. “We all have to be insured against fire, even though, luckily, very few people will have a fire in their home. Why couldn’t it be the same with bedbugs?” This might not stop the insects from spreading, but it would at least help people avoid getting hit with huge bills. The availability of insurance might also convince people to treat infestations as a priority, which could lower the rate at which the bugs spread. The mayor of Paris is involved in talks with the government and is also in touch with members of parliament, who have recently brought the subject to the National Assembly: On October 3, left-wing MP Mathilde Panot brought a bedbug (in a test tube) into parliament to force the government to take action to contain the crisis. A ministerial meeting took place on October 6, but so far, nothing has been announced. But with on nine months until the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will bring in hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, time is running out for France to get on top of the problem.

[cathartes-aura-shitposting]

YOU KNOW WHAT?? FUCK IT!!

you wanna give your enemy psychological torture? infest their house with bedbugs. let them wake up in the middle of the night to feel these fuckers crawling all over the. let them be in near-constant agony as they struggle to keep themselves from scratching there own skin off. watch them go insane as they try ever method below full-on arson to try and get rid of them.

bedbugs can and will drive you mad. they will make you write a tumblr post about how you can used them for psychological torture. that's how bad they are.

[a-cheetosandroid]

i hate bedbugs i hate bedbugs i hate bedbugs

me when my dad picks up a dresser up off the side of the road, puts it next to my bed and now i exclusively get to deal with the infestation

like oh my fuck this is the third fucking wave i dont even care anymore theyre always going to be here my beds always gonna feel gross and even when theyre finally gone itll never feel like it because theres always another wave incoming always another fucking wave like i swear if this paranoia doesnt kill me itll be the suicide out of frustration from dealing with more of these (/j bout kms obvi or at least for now hopefully) but like why tf cant they at least bother other people in this house cuz i KNOW if they were in my moms bed wed probs have gotten an exterminator or pulled out the big guns by now or SOMETHING but no. its me. so like what do we do??? we tell me to deal with it myself!!!! and. I try!!! but i have no fucking experience with this nor do i have resources!!! actually nvm about the mom thing bcuz actually if it even just so much as bothered my sister who shares a room with me yet has a completely pestless bed tjen they still would help because it affected her in the first wave and with the first wave THEY DID TRY TO HELP!! AND NOW THEY ARENT!!! ITS JUST 'aw nuts again? welp go put your stuff in the laundry i guess, if that doesnt help we cant do anything! so go like idk fuck yourself or something' THIS WHOLE PROBLEM ISNT EVEN MY FAULTTT I DID *NOT* CHOOSE TO HAVE THIS DRESSER AND I DO LITERALLY

whats even the point of getting rid of them at this point they dont even bite me for blood

wait wtf tho how tf are they eating

they arent eating my sister

HOW TF ARE THEY GETTING NUTRIENTS?!?!? wait nvm humans have dead skin

how to /kill @e irl guys help help me pls i hate these dumb bitchbugs omg bitchbugs thats a great name for them

annnnnd post at 9:10 for fav number

[systempestcontrol]

The Role and Importance of Pest Control Companies

Learn about the importance of pest control companies in Singapore, offering expert solutions to manage infestations, prevent health risks, and ensure safe, pest-free environments.

Pest control companies in Singapore offer specialized pest control services to manage and exterminate the various pest populations that spread havoc among residential, business, and industrial properties.

These companies are actively involved in maintaining cleanliness, health, and safety inside homes and businesses through a thorough range of pest control services against rodents, termites, cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, and so on. Their main purpose is to aid in preventing the spread of disease through pest infestations and minimizing property damage resulting therefrom.

Pest Control Methods Used by Companies in Singapore

Pest control companies in Singapore use different methods and products to wage war against pest infestations.

Among the most common methods are:

Chemical Treatments: For exterminating pests such as cockroaches, termites, or mosquitoes, pest control professionals safely apply insecticides or pesticides that are both effective and pose the least possible risk to humans and pets.

2. Non-Chemical Treatments: More environmentally friendly alternatives are heat or steam treatment, which has become more popular for eliminating pests, especially for bed bugs and termites. They use no chemicals, thus minimizing their toxicity to the environment.

3. Bait Systems: Bait systems are also used to get rid of specific pests such as ants and termites. They incorporate a poison or attractants that lure pests into traps, where they die without contaminating other areas of the property.

4. Fumigation: Fumigation is a method that is usually adopted to eliminate huge or major cases of infestation, for instance, where bed bugs or termites are concerned. This method uses gases to kill pests in a sealed environment, which is often a building or storage area.

5. Physical Barriers: Another part of pest control firms includes the provision of physical barriers to prevent entry into a property such as nets, meshes, or seals at windows, doors, and pipes.

The Role and Importance of Pest Control Companies

Pest control companies in Singapore provide very professional services in dealing with different pest-related problems. Their ultimate objective is to detect, treat, and curb pest infestations that likely would jeopardize human health or damage structures.

They employ preventive and remedial strategies for a long-lasting solution. Being in a tropical climate like that of Singapore is one thing that favors pest proliferation, therefore pest control is a must.

Why Hire a Professional Pest Control Company in Singapore?

Some people may try to take pest problems into their own hands through some heavy use of over-the-counter products; however, there are quite a few reasons why hiring a pest control company should be considered:

Expertise and Experience: Pest control professionals know how to identify pest problems, give treatments, and prevent future infestations. They understand the behavior of pests and know the latest methods in treating them to give a better and permanent solution.

Safety: The Best pest control companies know the proper use of chemicals and equipment. They protect both the residents and the environment from harmful exposure by making the application safe.

Long-Term Solutions: It is important to note that pest control companies do not just get rid of the pests; they also develop preventive measures against a future attack. Generally, these preventive measures include regular inspections, sealing of entry points and advising clients on pest prevention practices.

Compliance with Regulations: In Singapore, pest control companies must abide by the standards established by the National Environment Agency (NEA). And by hiring a licensed pest control service, compliance with treatments as per local standards is ensured.

Pest Control Company in Singapore

System Pest

System Pest specializes in full-fledged pest management and serves from termites and rodents to cockroaches and much more. They ensure green methods for effective and safe treatments in homes and businesses-whether chemical or non-chemical.

Rentokil

Rentokil Singapore is a world-renowned company in pest control that provides expert pest management solutions for termites, rodents, mosquitoes, and other kinds of pest infestations. They operate sustainably and offer a wide variety of preventive and reactive services.

Anticimex

Called a leader in innovative and green pest control, Anticimex uses smart pest monitoring technology. They offer a green approach with biological and chemical treatments to solve any pest problem.

Pest Busters

By offering many services, Pest Busters is dedicated to integrated pest management strategies. They deal with termite infestations, cockroaches, rodents, and more, utilizing eco-friendly solutions adapted to suit residential and commercial clients.

Common Challenges Faced by Pest Control Companies

Due to the density of Singapore's concrete jungle, pest control companies encounter numerous obstacles, such as pests easily transferring from one tightly packed unit to the next. High-rise buildings also pose unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing termites or rodents that may traverse pipes and ventilation systems of the buildings.

Furthermore, seasonal changes like the monsoon may induce higher pest activity, since many pests are attracted to moisture. Add to that the emergence of pest resistance to some chemicals, which puts pressure on pest control companies to find newer solutions.

Conclusion

The pesticide contractors in Singapore render indispensable services in combating and preventing the infestation of pests that can cause damage to property or create health concerns.

From issues with termites and rodents to mosquitoes and bed bugs, pest control contractors bring in experience and effective treatment solutions necessary for residential and commercial properties alike. Selecting the right pest control company means ensuring your property stays safe, clean, and free from harmful pests.