AA Prof. Pest Services, can you recommend someone in DC?

Posted by sb on January 25, 2006 at 18:23:24:

In Reply to: Re: non-repellant pesticides for bedbugs? posted by AA Professional Pest Services on January 25, 2006 at 07:57:51:

I've been unhappy with my large national chain service, largely because they seem repellant-happy and unwilling to "think like a bug" to resolve this once and for all. I see you're not in my area, but do you know someone you respect who does work in Washington, DC? Otherwise, I think I'm better equipped to research chemicals and apply them meticulously than my technician. I'll email you directly, too, hoping you'll be willing to share any referrals or advice you can.

It looks like my problem may be starting again. I'm taking DD to the dermatologist tomorrow to tell me if those hives are likely to be bedbug-related (the pediatrician thinks they probably are). They look different from the reaction she had before (worse, actually, and with white heads now), but I understand reactions can change over time and they do fit general descriptions. Wish me luck. You all seem to know how it is, and I've certainly lost more than my share of peace of mind over this already. It's already taken a huge personal toll on my family in the last year. I really was hoping we were finished!

: A repellant should NEVER be used, in my opinion. Tri Die is the WORST repellant I've seen to date.....

: I'm not going to get into what I specifically do (100% sucess rate so far with only two treatments) but I don't use repellants at all.

: The only time I would even think about it is if a customer had just purchased a new bed frame that I could treat BEFORE it was placed into the home.

: You will have to find the labels of all the products online (the manufacturer has them all) to see what will be appropriate for your situation (or hire someone who knows). I caution you about using any product that doesn't have your intended method of application or target pest on the label.

: If you do some research on this forum, there are a few people of have over/mis applied pesticides in the dwellings, and their suffering is significant. The label is the law and it is there for a reason.

: I always recommend to my customers that they throw their mattress and box springs out just after, or while I'm treating the dwelling. The only semi-acceptable alternative is to put those plastic zippered slip covers on the mattresses and box spring and keep them on. Bed Bugs can go up to a year without feeding, the nymphs can go 4-5 months.

: AA Professional Pest Services
: www.aaprofessionalpestservices.com

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