God bless you for telling your story, because a lot of people are ashamed of talking about them. My sister recently visited a hotel in Ms, and they had bedbugs which tore her skin up.
You're very welcome 😊 I'm definitely spreading awareness, helping and helping folks to understand that there's nothing to be ashamed of. I have a playlist of videos that can help should your sister need it.
I thought it was fleas or mosquitos. Just found a bed bug about an hour ago after several nights of getting bit. I was really freaking out. You helped me calm down. I was on my way to a panic attack. Thank you for taking the time like you did. You're my best friend right now and I appreciate you.
You're very welcome, this is the exact reason why I created my videos... I was lost when it happened to me and wanted to educate people about those bugs from my past experience...
@@VsLife I so hope people realize how valuable each one of us are. We got life experience to share and I'm so happy that you shared your experience. I've already hit up Amazon. I've been a neuromuscular therapist for years. If you have trouble with sciatica or something with your body isn't performing like it should, hit me up and I'll share my knowledge with you. Thank you so much.
I had a major infestation. My apartment building has them from a tenant who brings in furniture from curbs and dumpsters. I used Cimexa and the puffer can. It’s Silica powder which dries out the bugs. It works for 10 years. It worked like a charm. I followed the instructions from a TH-cam guy named Joel. The neighbors continue to have problems yet I have not. It’s been 8 years since my infestation. It’s the absolute best!!
As a teenager like 5 years or so ago, I had to deal with this while living with my eldery nan when she was still alive. It was hell, the local government didn't have a service and exterminators were too expensive, and no sprays worked. The bites were irritating, luckily my nan wasn't affected. I got rid of furniture, bedding, washed stuff on the highest heat, threw out clothes and hoovered and sprayed the whole house down like a mad man. And kill any I found and destroy em any places they were gathered. They would go for a few months them come back, after a few month so can confirm IT DOES NOT MEAN YOUR NOT CLEAN. But luckily after researching like crazy I came across Diatomaceous earth, learned more about them. Put that stuff down like a voodoo man and after a few weeks to a month they were all gone. Here's what I did; Hoover, tidy and wash all your stuff on your highest setting. This makes it easier to spot them and you may vaccuum up any stragglers. Then get rid of the bag. I was terrified so threw alot of stuff away. Locate where they are coming from and where you get bitten (was mostly the bed or sofa for me). Then bought a big ass bucket of diamateceous earth and sprinkled it to surround the areas I knew they would walk across. Before I knew it I stopped getting bitten, like the next couple days and started seeing dead bodies around my bed, sofa etc. Saw new nests pop up in new spots in a short period but I repeated the same process and killed them all. Before I knew it the problem was gone. It was the most stressful time of my life, and I was in the army 😂. Thank the universe for diamateceous earth. The whole house was lined with that white powder. Sorry about my long ass comment, my nan passed away last year and still remember the stress and anxiety I had during this time. So happy for you and that you found that magic powder and helping other people with it. God Bless 🙌❤ I'm subscribing.
@@Gabby._tv pretty much yeah. It's likely they'll come back a few times with the odd stray survivor (happened to me) but after a few months of just leaving the powder out, had nothing since. Most important thing is putting it at the feet of your bed so they can't climb up on it to feed. Around your sofas or places you'll sit for long periods and along walls. On top of that just keep an eye for strays the next couple of weeks, as once the powder was down I started seeing em more with the naked eye, like on walls n shit every now and then. But they'll be gone in no time. Good luck with it!
@@Gabby._tv sometimes dead, sometimes alive. When I saw them near the powder they were always dead though. When you see them alive they are easy to kill, just crush em with a wet or dry tissue and flush them down the toilet.
Gabby needs to view the videos so she can better understand… the reason I created all this information is so that one can understand how to correctly use diatomaceous earth, a steamer, alcohol etc,… It took a lot of time to create these videos but I did to make sure anyone could understand how to get rid of them…
This is the only video that’s made me feel better about the situation. I may need some therapy after this, but at least I can handle the problem. Thank you!!
I can tell they’re still triggering you because you’re scratching your head, nose, eye, hair and shoulder. 🥲 But I’m so glad you were able to get rid of them. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your story! Blessings to you and your family.🙏🏾💚
Yessss she's really itchy. It takes a while to get rid of bed bugs. Even when you think they are all gone they are just hiding in the walls. You have to also take off the plug-in sockets and light switch sockets and put some of that Cimexa powder in it as well. She really applied hers well. They will make you treat your entire house from top to bottom and side to side. My only thing is apply the powder lightly before they will avoid it if it's noticeable.
@@VsLife V I'm sorry you are still going through the trauma of it. Really. I had recovered from my trauma of it finally (sort of !!!! ) And now here I go again
Wow I so recommend this video to anyone who thinks they may have a problem, she is very thorough, & very accurate. The best advice ever! Thank you so much for being brave & sharing your experience with us. You did your homework & saved many people a lot of money & time.
I just watched your video and I want to thank you for talking about the real life events that you went through, it helps me to know that there is hope getting rid of these little monsters. I've been going through this for about a year now with a landlord that seems to not care about helping to get rid of them. I've tried everything with sprays and anything else that have all failed. After watching your video I know now that with my diatomaceous earth product that I just received today that I hopefully will finally get some relief from bedbugs. You make awesome videos btw and please continue to post vids that greatly help others.
First and foremost, a massive thank you to you for making this video!! I know the trauma that these little critters can cause both physically and mentally! Thank you for being so selfless and helping others with your knowledge. Some time ago, we had bedbugs (through a fully furnished apartment that we ended up renting). We tried everything we could think of to get rid of them and hardly anything worked. When we finally moved from that apartment, we sprayed everything down that we owned with straight bleach and placed it in a storage unit. The temperaturre outside was below zero Ferenheight. We left everything in that storage unit until spring. After that we were free of the bedbugs. To this day I suffer mentally from it, with the panic attacks, the shame I felt, the terror of having to go to bed, etc So again, a huge thank you to you and hugs also, for helping others!
"The terror I felt going to bed" TRUTH!! And the shame! Even though it wasn't our fault, I feel dirty and embarrassed. And I spend hours each night waking up and rubbing my whole body down thinking one is on me. We bought our first home and unfortunately the owners left them behind. I'm so disgusted but we finally have it somewhat under control, we've raised our bed off the floor, vacuumed everything, washed everything, got mattress and boxspring protectors, and dusted diatomaceous earth on our floors and walls by our bed. I still get bit, but the quantity is going way down and some nights I don't get any bites (I read they take a week between feedings, so hopefully there is so few left that some nights there aren't any that are hungry). Just can't believe we are having to deal with this in our first home, we worked so hard to get to this point, it just feels like a cruel joke.
I am spreading the word about bed bugs, it's a shame that your family is going through this and in a new home 😔. I have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description...
@@meganwoehl5277 Are you still getting bit? Seal your entire mattress in a plastic protector and sleep on it too. Wash all of your bedding on the santize cycle and dry on high every single day without fail.
@jflsdknf hard to tell. I joined a bed bug support group and have been following their advice. I think we are almost completely rid of them, but I'm having some residual reactions. Bites I get are super noticeable as I react with big red welts. Lately, some old spots where I've been bit are flaring up a bit and will turn a light shade of pink and become slightly itchy. Definitely doesn't resemble a fresh bite, and I do have a spot on my wrist that I got the first week or so of getting bit and it has stayed pink but no longer itches or anything...so I know that old bites can sometimes stick around and make my skin slightly discolored. My support group have expressed they've dealt with similar delayed/lingering reactions despite not getting any new bites and being rid of their infestation. So I think overall, we are practically rid of them, my body is just taking a while to fully recover. We continue to be diligent about cleaning/vacuuming/laundry and we sleep in our bed every night. Once we have the money and mental strength to do so, we will be buying crossfire and spraying that so any still left will soon be dead. But we're strapped for cash right now so it will be a few paychecks before we can do that.
Not only are you very informative, but also a Very entertaining, detailed story teller ( which is a very good thing to be, socially) Love listening to you... Like a wise aunt , at a kitchen table, getting that advice that needed.
@@VsLife I agree V. I live listening to you. I made a comment about my experience with those things. I'm like you. I analyze and seek a solution. Don't see how people can just live with those things.
Neither can I, when I hear how long some have had them and didn't do anything about it really saddens me... Their not doing anything will surely become some else's problem😞
Your story is the most informative I have seen on Utube of the bed bug experience. It can literally happen to anyone. You are a wonderful storyteller and your story eased my fears of this situation and gave me confidence that I could do this at my house too. I loved how you shared your motivation was to take care of your children. You are a wonderful person, a wonderful mother, and such a good storyteller. Bless you for sharing this to help others. You are a star!!
V I really appreciate all the things you said and I have the same DE that you have and I'm going to go to town tomorrow, every little crevice. and behind every outlet,
Thank you for sharing your story girl. I’ve been sleeping in my car, crying sleeping in a chair. Don’t want to lay on a bed. I’m going through it currently your story is giving me hope.
You're very welcome 💐. View the videos from my playlist, it's in the description and if needed I have links to purchase Diatomaceous Earth and supplies in the description as well... The key is getting started asap putting the powder down because wherever you go in your car, to someone else home, hotel wherever, you're going to take them with you... My videos will help, treat your car as well...
@@VsLife I was thinking I needed to do my car when I took that three hour nap in my car. That’s when I got that. It’s the one that’s still burns 14 hours later
You need to buy the puffer and cover yiour eyes and mouth.. It kills every thing! Please do not inhale it. I drink it for my bones. I have good knees.. That my secret
@@CarrieMcCabe-dg3zt hang in there. It will definitely come to an end. It took me four months but it did come to an end. Many sleepless nights stay, prayed up
I can identify with her, I had them don't really know where or how I got them, but never want to have to deal with them ever again!! Everything she saying is TRUE, I stayed up all night with a fry swatter and cryed and prayed for God to help me, and God did, I got rid of them!!
@yolandamathis4972 I just purchased a new tool to apply the dust here’s the video th-cam.com/video/yj9FGHmfgwM/w-d-xo.html I also have a playlist of videos you can go through and view what applies to you, the link to my playlist is in the description…
The nightmare was real. Moved into an apartment and thought they were the best landlords ever cause they replaced all the carpets. Turns out the previous tenants were FULLY INFESTED we were kiliing 30 to 40 a day everyday for 3 months until we got the D Earth and that was with the landlord exterminated every 2 weeks for 3 months. We had that powder EVERYWHERE. We started seeing them on the walls completely covered in white powder. It took a solid 5 months to get thru an entire month with no sightings or bites. They also hate Vicks vapo rub so we used it as a barrier on the feet of all furniture in the house. This worked well to keep from getting bit until the D. Earth got them all. Worst 6 months of my life. Anxiety was thru the roof. I couldn't stop crying. It was debilitating.
Thank You, me too got a bed bugs... I guess they came to me flat with Christmas parcels from Amazon. I ordered tick matrace protect. When it came- material was ripped in one corner, but I was rushing to work and didn't take any attention to it, just dropped on the bed. When I come back started put on my bed a😊Nd inside of that protector I've seen like a black about 10-12 mm long thing. I thought it's a some sewing thing and puted it on my matrace anyway... Guys- now is 1st of February and bed bugs are everywhere in my flat... Even in the kitchen on the fryer... In bathroom, toilet, on the floor... I was bitten in my legs and back, chest,... Allergic reaction it's huge- even blood pressure start very high level... I start use 😊bleach and for a moment was helping... But that smells... Then use my dryer- it helps too, but for moment... Last night I was called to company who coming to do inspection on Saturday...
@sonatas.771 I am so sorry to hear about this, sounds like you have a massive infestation. I have a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description.
Thank you! Thank you! My 86 year old mom is dealing with this now. She lives alone & said she was allergic to something because she had a rash. The doctor prescribed medication to help her sleep and gave her a steroid shot. No one, including the home attendant, was supected it was bed bugs. My aunt went to check on her & sent me a picture of her arm. I was mortified. I googled rash images & it looked like a bed bug bite. I asked my aunt to check her mattress, and she found 4 dead ones. & one that was still alive. Apparently, mom was spraying her bed with alcohol but never mentioned she saw a bug on her recliner. She hasn't slept in 4 days. Im flying to N.C. to help her. I've ordered everything you did, including a new mattress. The exterminator is coming to see how bad the infestation is tomorrow. Thank God I came across your video. You were more informative than the exterminator videos. I pray I can help her before I have to come back home & I pray I don't bring any of back with me🙏🏾. Thanks again 🫶🏾
You’re very welcome, I have a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description. I added 3 of my videos below you can watch now. th-cam.com/video/HnodjNVU0pg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4Lx0IIAOj78scHlm th-cam.com/video/UPBQLgb4JzE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=na1dryUlA1fWnu-o th-cam.com/video/LC47tgo4kkk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MasGyfIZeicF0o_g
Cleaning out my FILs house and found them, now I worry I have brought them home. I'm petrified....but I am feeling better knowing I can treat them, if I do find them. Thank you, precious woman. I am sorry you went through all that but I am thankful you are on the other side of this nightmare.
You encourage me to defeat those bugs. It was depressing times and sleepless nights. Your advices help me to overcome the stressful situations I would like to say thank you for being such a good person.
This video gave me the confidence to use diatomaceous earth and is ultimately why I dont have the bugs anymore. I cant thank you enough. The way you talk about how it made you feel helped me so much because it also took a mental toll on me. My brother has them now. I referred him to this because it really helps when you talk about the mental side. The people we live with didn't notice but we knew something was wrong. Thank you more than words.
You are so welcome ☺️ I’m so happy you decided to trust my words and my story, and you’re now rid of them. I also have a playlist of videos that includes a maintenance video, plus you can share it with your brother. There’s tons of information to help anyone get rid of those bugs, the link is in the description.
I had bed bugs from a pillow I had bought for my son, well days later I use it and noticed I was getting bit up well my son was also getting bit as well, after researching I found that alcohol (rubbing) kills them so I bought so many bottles and put it in a spray bottle, I went around the whole house spraying everything and constantly Vaccum the floor and after awhile they were gone I didn’t have to throw anything away so this woman is correct when it comes to getting rid of them
Number one it's flammable and you're spraying it everywhere , it only kills on contact !!! You and i both know that bed bugs hide everywhere , you could spray the bed bug with dish soap and kill them...caulking along the walls , filling all holes , then put the DTE down in undisturbed areas because once disturbed it no longer works , yes crossfire and cimeXa work great !!!! Even the raid foaming spray , decluttering is a must !!!! It's just as important as spray vacuuming / steam cleaning !!! I'm happy you got rid of them
We all know or should know that alcohol is flammable and who said put it everywhere, it's a contact killer so why would one just go around spraying it plus once it dries it has no affect on them... Alcohol is used every single day in hospitals, nursing homes, private homes etc,... Cooking grease is also flammable but it's used everyday as well... With some things we just have to use common sense... Diatomaceous Earth is what I talk mostly about in my videos, not sure if you viewed my entire video but if you did you would see that my recommendation is Diatomaceous Earth...
I had bedbugs for 3 years . This is how I got rid of them. I took everything out of my dressers and put in trash bags . A older lady told me to spray alcohol 90 percent or greater spray 3 x a week than I steamed cleaned my carpet every weekend . I did this for 3 months now there gone we have not seen any since Feb 2023 yes I am bedbug free . It was hard work . Now nothing is bitting me now
Gurl! You were on a mission! I get anxious if I think anything is in my house! Thank you for telling us about your journey. I felt every bit of your stress and mental anquish! Thank you for caring enough to share about how you took control of this problem. Sending you a huge hug and many thanks!
Thank you! I have DE all over my bedroom! I was getting eaten up and lost a lot of sleep. I moved to the living room and weeks later the bugs followed me to the living room. I am going to do my entire apartment in the morning. You did an excellent job!
I learned about diatomaceous earth thru internet research when my upstairs neighbor/my friend had them and brought them down. I got rid of them within WEEKS, both her house and mine!🙌This was in 2015. I told everybody I ever heard had an issue about it and it ALWAYS worked. Praise the LORD. It's like this cure has been suppressed. People who truly fight with bedbugs are in a whole spiritual battle behind it! It tortures their lives😢 Thank you for sharing this💙
@michellemcdermott2026 I understand, I have a playlist of videos I created that can help, the link is in the description. View the last video on the list, I have a second encounter as well.
Yes me too. I'm very spiritual and I got them every time. I think I got rid of them. I can smell them without even to see them. I have natural powers to smell if there's bed in bugs in my room or not
I had the same psychological reaction to a bed bug infestation. I chose to go to a mental health unit because I couldn't sleep even though my house was treated. It was so bad. I still have issues with looking for them wherever I go. It's gotten better but sometimes I get anxious just thinking about it. I edited this after I watched the whole video. I needed to watch this because my daughter is homeless ( chooses it-diesnt want to live with me anymore because of my reaction to what she has to do to cone into my house- can't bring anything unless it's been to the laundromat). I was at her storage locker I got her for her stuff so she wouldn't bring anything in my house. I thought I saw a few dead bed bugs. Well, I didn't freak out but sprayed myself and my shoes with 90% alcohol before I got in my car, took my clothes off at the door and bagged them and hopped in the shower. I left my shoes outside and sprayed them with alcohol a little while ago. BUT I started to worry and I found your video. I feel better after watching it. I'm going to get some diacamaceous earth and put it down as a preventative measure. Thanks for this thoughtful video. I can sleep tonight now.
Good knowledge on these lil blood sucking thangs ,u never know who can get them, thanks for sharing your experience with everyone,❤ good to keep it on hand cuz I would not want to throw my things away !! So sorry for what u went through but thanks again for the info !!❤
I don't care, I got rid of anything I thought they were hiding. It gave me peace of mind. Didn't see any the next day. But I still called an exterminator. They were in my son's room attacking the hell out of him. I kept his mattress but I encased it then wrapped it in stretch plastic. No more bites. I will be getting rid of it once I buy a new one for him. Sorry, I just can't keep it. My mind won't allow it. My apartment complex pays for it. But I will still do the upkeep to prevent them for re-emerging.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I spent almost a week at a hotel that had bed bugs and didn't know until I saw one the last night. I did wash and high heat dry all of my items before boarding the plane, but somehow the little pests still found a way to follow me home. I was panicked because I can't financially afford the chemical kits that have been recommended to me, but you have given me an alternative. I just placed an overnight order from Amazon for the diatomaceous earth and will be starting that asap!
You're very welcome, so sorry you have to deal with this... Yes apply the diatomaceous earth like stated in my video and it will definitely take care of it... Best of luck to you & Happy New Year's 🎉💐
We had them also I used almost everything to get rid of it including diatomaceous earth, then i started spraying with fabuloso and got the plugin pest control, finally got rid of them.
Hey V! First off, thank you for uploading this video and telling your story in full. I was just scrolling down TH-cam when I came across your video & I was instantly hooked to your story. I have been going through the exact same thing for the past 2-3 months & I can relate. I recently came across diatomaceous earth and I've put in everywhere around my apartment. I didn't have a big infestation either but I used to get bitten every night for a week or two until I figured they were bed bugs. I have diatomaceous earth in every nook & cranny of my place. I still find 1 or 2 resilient bugs who have somehow escaped DE but I see more dead ones now & the bites have become rare but not all gone. Having watched your video & heard your inspiring story, I'm going to inspect "every"thing now, spray DE everywhere & I hope like you I can get rid of them once & for all. Appreciate you taking the time to tell your story & God bless 🙏
You just don’t know how much I appreciate you for making this video ! I live with my mom since my Father passed away and I used to live across the street but since we were both alone , we decided to be roommates ! IoI. My mom likes to sleep on the couch and she started getting bites at night and she didn’t feel it so she thought it was the shingles coming back . That evening she saw a bug running across the couch and she grabbed it and showed it to me and we killed it ! I cut the light out and took the flashlight and I saw these little bugs and did research and I went foolish !!! We watched a lot of videos and threw away the couch and called Terminex, and had to wait 4 days before they came ! That was 14 days ago and we saw a couple this passed Monday and he came back today and said he might have missed something ! I have been on the verge of Mentally breaking down and the first time I used hand sanitizer all over and baby powder everywhere , essentially my room!! I didn’t have any in my room and I put baby powder everywhere and all over my bed and pillows and floor , but especially over my body every time I left out of my room and come back , because I was scared to death to come out of my room and I was going crazy , crying and praying ! After Terminex left the first time it took me a long time to come out of my room , or stay outside ! I didn’t even want to go in the house ! This time, Monday , I saw a little one on my dresser because everyday I would search for them and I just couldn’t rest , I have severe OCD ! I am going to order the product you recommended because I am so tired ! I just want to feel normal again !!! Please , anyone who reads my comment , please pray for me and my Mother. I know that God is with us and this too shall pass, in the name of Jesus , Amen !!!
You can get rid of them, it will take time and depending on how long you’ve had them and the places they are hiding in your home… I created a playlist of videos that will help, go through them and view those that apply to you… The link is in the description…
Vacuum like a fiend each time before you put down the diamataceous earth. They can never escape the vacuum - especially the crevice attachment. Just be as thorough as you can on a regular basis. Empty it straight away into a trash bag, then into the trash bin.
Thank you for your help and prayers ! I had. Terminex here every 2 weeks and steamed like crazy and sprayed alcohol mixed with water on everything and Praise the name of My Heavenly Father , we are free but I can’t get over it , yet ! I’m still paranoid but it’s getting better since they’re gone ! I wish I would’ve seen your video before I called Terminex and we had to pay almost $1000 down and $87 a month for a year but we do have a warranty ! The problem now is I’m scared for family to come over ! We washed and dried our clothes and kept them in bags and dried them again before we wore them ! God bless you and you don’t know how many people you have really helped ! I still keep my alcohol spray bottle and steam just when I go to thinking of the past but it’s my nerves ! God bless you girl !!!
@sandydouglas2914 You're very welcome 💐 So happy to hear you're rid of them and I understand how you after having to deal with them. I always say never stop treating because we can always encounter them again. God bless you and your family and I hope you never have to deal with it again 💞
Not only does the 'Diatomaus' work on bedbugs it also work on spiders, roaches, ants and other creepy things. That one and only time I got bedbugs I actually had to get counseling because it's something that you never get over.
Yes, it's does work on a number of other bugs and some rodents as well... I agree you never fully get over it but it gets better with time 💞. Thank you for your comment 💐
I took a job working at value village. My feet started getting itchy and I had little red dots all over my feet. By the end of the day I had dots on my arms also. I went to bed that night and I woke up in the morning and I had dots all over my body. I thought I was having allergic reaction to something I was working with. But apparently I was working with clothing that was contaminated with bed bugs. 2 Days later I found a bed bug on my bed that my cat alerted me to as we were sitting and watching TV. I will never work at a second hand store ever again.
Thank you so much for your story. I had a horrible time mentally the first time I went through this. I prayed that I would never go through it again. My prayer apparently wasn't heard because just discovered my roommate has brought them in after traveling with work. I am going to have to deal with this AGAIN by myself. The first day after we discovered them I felt myself slipping into a horrible mental state. My roommate couldn't understand why I was so upset until I started telling him how hard it is to get rid of them and how much work (non stop work) it takes. How I couldn't sleep for months and months or how if the slightest thing touched my skin I would scream thinking it was one. I could not even bait my hook with a worm for over a year because I couldn't touch a simple earth worm! It was nice to hear your story and just your voice right now telling me I'm not the only one that had a few mental issues with the situation. Thank you so much for your comforting words.
Hope you are doing alright. Any updates on the situation? Currently dealing with the issues for the first time and I feel like I need a support group lol.
Girl I've got a phobia too of most bugs but especially roaches, bed bugs & stink bugs. My husband doesn't understand & it REALLY SUCKS to be made to feel like such a bother just because of something I can't control... That's another story. But it's SO refreshing to hear from someone else who shares my fears. I haven't even finished this video I just wanted to thank you for sharing this info 🙏🏼🩷 God bless
No. Yiu are not alone. It has been roughly 10 years for me. I am terrified. Literally terrified. I spray and rinse virtually everything before I come onto my apartment. I take bus to work and am afraid I will get them again. I need therapy as well. Some people just react different.
I had a small bed bug infestation and I used bed bud sprays which worked ok. But I also used Diatomaceous Earth and it does really work. I eventually got rid of them but a few months later they were back and I had no company nor did I go to any ones house. This happened a few times so I got back on Google and did a little more research. Long story short the bugs had been hiding in my bed poles. I got rid of the bed and that took care of the problem.
Thank you You're one smart savvy Gal. I like how you just got after it and informed yourself. Now you're helping a lot of people by sharing your story. And it isn't an easy one to tell. Have a GRRRREAT day!!
I hear ya, I ended up getting an infestation and another family member, an ex family member spread them and didn't even say I'm sorry or anything. Anyway, they were biting me everywhere even my scalp. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks as well. I felt like I was going crazy.I hated going to bed at night coz I knew I'd be attacked. Anyway I knew someone that had bedbugs about 6 months before we got them. I called and was crying and freaking out. He calmed me down and told me about the DE and told me to get the non food grade. I looked them both up and the non food grade to me with extra chemicals and stuff scared me so I got a bag of the food grade and got a salt shaker from the dollar store and used my ice pick to make the hole bigger on the lid. I sprinkled everywhere like you did ,it took a few day's but it got rid of em. Although I did have my husband look behind our love seat and oh my gosh, bedbugs piled on top of each other all the way across. He took it right then and sat it outside, put alot of DE on it and when daylight came, he hauled it off to the dump. I was 65 then and took my daily nap every day, I would literally get anxiety bcoz I couldn't take a nap. I was even depressed. So, long story short, that DE really does the job! I still have over half a bag left, just thinking in case I have to use it again, would I need a fresh bag? Oh yea, I had roaches to and after sprinkling the DE it got rid of those to. Thank you for sharing your experience. I did like and I subbed and hit the bell.
V, you are definitely a diy trooper! I commend you on taking charge of the situation and resolving ii! Thanks for sharing your story and all the tips!!!🌟🌟🌟💫
You are the best! I had some "hitchhikers." I spent a lot of money on the same products you mentioned as well. I had the Orkin guy come out at first, but he didn't see anything and doubted the red swollen welts all over my arms were from bed bugs. He did offer to come do heat treatment on my house for $4,000 dollars. NOPE!!! He also offered to have the bug smelling dogs to come and sniff out the bugs for $475 to confirm they are really there. NOPE!!! I did a lot of research as well and got rid of them with a combination of spray, steam, and powder. We weren't infested, we just had a few intruders, but they multiply fast and that leads to an infestation. You are right, it was a nightmare along with psychological trauma because they only liked my blood. On top of that it was hard to get rid of the scars they left on my sensitive skin. 😞 God bless you Sis!
This popped up while watching another video so I didn't hesitate to watch your entire video. I really appreciate & admired the way you were so open in sharing & explaining the struggles step by step of your journey while experiencing this ordeal until you've found the correct solution for your family, throughout the complete process from beginning to the end. Thank you so much because with this video alone, You my dear, are saving lives!🤗❤️🤗
Thank you so very much💐People like you are the reason I do what I do… I have created a playlist of videos to aid in getting rid of those little nightmares…. Many blessings to you and your family 💞💕
Thanks so much for the information. I appreciate your honesty and sincere disposition. I love how you kept it real about your experience with bed bugs. You were very helpful!
Hello my name is Valerie I am hvng this issue now I bought some alcohol n baking soda n spent too much on professional spray. I jsr really need some help I'm going nuts
Thank you very much for this. I am a student living in a dorm and this is the first time I ever saw bedbugs. I started seeing small stains of blood on my sheets and I had a line of bites on my forehead and wrist. They seemed to really enjoy the wooden headboard I have, which has a lot of grooves for them to hide. It got to the point where I couldn't sleep. I doused everything with boiling water and that solved the problem for now. I put in an order for diatomaceous earth and will put that around the baseboards and in the sockets. Blessings. 🙏
I appreciate you sharing your story. I think it takes guts and courage to talk about this out in the open. Because some people are just in denial. Now. Some people are just in denial. This is something I've experienced myself. And I appreciate you for taking the time to discuss it
I’m up at 3 am watching your video. These things are causing me anxiety and I can’t sleep. I ordered the DE and it should be here tomorrow, but my story is similar to yours. I think my nephew brought them here after a week or two of trying to figure out what was biting me, he told me “oh auntie we had bedbugs and set off a bomb” 🤦🏾♀️😑 if I knew that, I could have known what they were. Anyway, I’ve been spraying 90% alcohol for now and I let off two bombs but those didn’t work. Hopefully the DE will work because I’m pretty much out of options besides the exterminator but I keep reading stories saying that they don’t work either. Thanks for sharing this video! I’m looking forward to sleeping in my bed again.
I'm so sorry you're going through this, people just don't seem to understand how mentally disturbing/exhausting those bugs are... Hopefully you have a very small infestation, make sure you put that powder everywhere and don't let it get wet or it will not work...
First and foremost, thank you for sharing your story!!! You are heaven sent! I am a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years and we frequently take care of people with bedbugs and I was lucky to never bring any home but I think I may have recently. I have searched and searched but I don’t see any bed bugs or signs of them but I see the 3 pattern bites on my arms every couple of days and sometimes only 1 bite. It only happens in my bed and recently now my couch. And I agree they bite anytime because I sleep during the day because I work over night and I only get bit when I’m sleep. I live with my 5 kids and none of them are showing signs of being bit, even though I know they can be and just not be showing signs. My one daughter practically lives on the couch and she just looks at me like I’m crazy when I ask her if she has any bites in her. While I’m so glad my kids are not showing signs, it makes you feel like you’re crazy that you’re the only one showing signs of bites. Ironically, I had bed bugs over 10 years ago brought in by a family member and the only thing I did was throw my mattress and couches out, I never treated my house and somehow, thank God, I never had a problem with them after that. Now I have to go to war!!! I am going to do every thing you said in this video and your other links as well. Thank you again so much…I watch your videos for motivation. You don’t know how much you’re helping people. GOD BLESS YOU ❤🙏🏾
I know it's been a year since this video was made 😅 but Ms V I enjoyed it, just listening, good information, good teaching. I'm 65 I can pass it on, I know people that have them away nice furniture, smh, but thanks darling, you'd be a good inspirational teacher 😊😊😊, God bless 🙏.
Bless you as well 💗. Everything I stated in my video still does apply, so definitely share it…. I also have a playlist of current videos I created to help others… th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have only told one person. I haven’t seen any bugs yet. But, something is biting me. I’m mortified and I’m psychology damaged from this. I’ve already bought the Diatomaceous Earth. Thank you again. Truly.
Just received my DE today & then I saw your video. The mental stress will drive you mad. & I have a double trouble plus more situation. You just gave me hope. Thank you!
Your video has given me hope! We never really had an issue in the uk with bedbugs everywhere? But thousands came over from France on the euro star train and spread onto our transport system I think I bought them home last month!
Yes, they definitely travel. I create a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, the link is in the description.
Girl I enjoyed your video to the very end. I went through it with those little bastards too. My anxiety was through the roof. You really made me 😂when you confronted ur Son. Thankyou. Very informative and you are just awesome. Bless you And don’t let the bedbugs bite.
This video really helped me to calm down🥲 bed bugs has seriously caused me so much anxiety. I love your story telling, would love to hear more! I have subscribed :) wish you all the best for your angelic work here
I’m so glad I came across your video. Just listening to you make me feel like I know can get get rid of them too. This week i have noticed i awaken to itching and burning skin but my husband haven’t experienced anything. I really thought I was going crazy until I seen 2 bugs in my bed. I was so angry but hopefully by the grace of God I can get rid of these creatures. Thanks for the video and sharing your story❤
I'm 1 month into the fight. Haven't seen one in 25 days but I know they are still here. They have babies every 3 weeks or so. Sharing what I've learned. You don't need to get rid of furniture and clothes. Things you NEED: access to a clothes dryer, a liquid pesticide that you mix in a sprayer and spray on specific areas of your bed, box spring and sofa, baseboards, door frames. DE sprinkled VERY lightly in other specific areas, like behind electrical cover plates. If you sprinkle DE too thick, bbugs walk around it. You want them to walk THROUGH it. And DE is a "slow-kill" method. It will take weeks to months to kill them with DE. You can use a sponge paintbrush to spread the liquid pesticide. You don't have to buy a sprayer if funds are tight. But you got to follow instructions on the mixing, and you got to shake it up while you use it. Clothes dryer heat kills bbugs and their eggs. Dry infested stuff for at least 40 minutes on HIGH heat. It is recommended that you throw things in the dryer BEFORE you wash them because bbugs can swim and washer hot water doesn't stay hot long enough to kill them. Transport stuff in plastic bags to keep bbugs from falling off. Use a clean bag to bring stuff back home. It helps to declutter. Pesticides in aerosol form just aren't the best. You need liquid pesticide that you mix. Temprid FX or Crossfire. Both of those liquids have an aerosol form, but the aerosol is not as good as the liquid. Crossfire is supposedly the best. Temprid is less expensive. Crossfire gives 30 days of protection, Temprid 10 days. I am convinced that we lose the fight against bed bugs because of the amount of effort required to fight them off. I know I am tired. It's great if everyone pitches in. You can't do bug bombs or sprinkle DE like baby powder everywhere and expect them to disappear. It takes work and specific placement of pesticide. A lot of work for AT LEAST two months. And vigilance because they are probably in your car if you have one. They are hitchhikers. Spray the car in specific areas too. Miss Verlene, don't mean to hijack. I apologize if I've said too much. You helped me tremendously and set me on the path to learn more. Thank you.
@@mettamorph4523 I'm not Verlene or maybe you are talking about one on my viewer's... I have no problem with anyone sharing there experiences in the comments... The reason for my creating my video over a year ago is to share what worked for me, my issue started in 2018 and I got rid of it in 2018, with Diatomaceous Earth... It is now 2023...
Thank you so much for this info! We just found them in our house! We spread this powder tonight. I watched a video that shared the information about this powder. We just started spraying it all over our house. I am so glad I found you! Now I know I'm on the right tract. I know it was very hard to admit you had these little bugs. I am afraid to to tell people because of the stigma attached to having these little buggers. So thank you for sharing!
I hear you, I am 54 years old and had never seen bed bugs before. The people in apartment below come to find out they we're infested with them and gave them to me. I was traumatized thru the whole situation and am still to this day scared to sleep without a light on incase I think I feel something on me. It was a nightmare and the people below just had let it go and act like it didn't bother them . I'm telling you right now I don't do no bugs, especially letting them crawl on you like that, so I get where your coming from and I got the itchy welts also, it's awful. How often did you reapply the diatomaceous earth, daily weekly? The exterminator came 4 different times and had to get rid of my couch and everything before. I didn't even know I had gotten them until I started seeing a few odd looking bugs and started researching like you did and I was horrified and I like to be clean too. Thanks for your video I could really relate to everything you were saying.
Thank you so much for your response and yes those bugs can ruin your life... I vacuumed & reapplied it every two weeks. I don't have them now but I still apply it and reapply once a month because it kills other bugs and things as well...
Ugh I'm going thru the same thing I hate bed bugs because the can do damage control I rather be dead then have those bug and I'm dealing with the same situation because my nasty ass neighbors bring stuff in from the homeless shelter and invested me with there bed bugs I'm so stressed out I hate these damn bugs so much man ugh idk what to do iv been up for 2 days iv cleaned up and took my bed apart heating the room it's stressful I just got over covid then 4 days later I have these damn bugs I wish TH-cam would let us post pictures so I can show you guys how nasty my neighbor is ugh lord help me I don't do bed bugs roaches or mice ugh 😩😫
I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience and knowledge to assist us! I am 50 and have never seen a bed bug nor had any experience until now. 2 doors over, neighbors moved in about 3 1/2 weeks ago. They left a couch and loveseat in their driveway under a carport. It's been there this whole time. Even in rain. I minded my business so I never asked about it but started having concerns it was an attempt at bed bug extermination. Yesterday we had 3 adult bugs in our living room. 2 on the couch and 1 on my pant leg. Today I found one on our bed. We have no shells, excrement, eggs, or varying ages of the bugs. No signs. Today when the neighbors weren't home, I looked at the couches and they were covered with bugs. Same size and appearance of the ones we had. And it's been windy the past couple days, blowing towards our driveway and porch. My two small dogs potty in the adjoining shared yard. I think they got in by my pets or us from shoes or clothes. Informed the landlord and he told me to keep quiet about it and he'd handle the neighbors. Low income and can't afford to move. He instructed me to bag up our stuff and throw it away! No! However, upon research, everything is contradicted, and overwhelming. Supposed to literally bag and store everything that can't be ran through the dryer for up to a year!? Wash everything? Toss books, couches, etc. I did order the mattress covers and a handheld steamer. And the D earth kit. Hubby picked up the alcohol and squirt bottles for me. I've been vacuuming like crazy. We are working together and this weekend when he's off work, we'll check under the bed and flip the couch. Unfortunately I won't have the supplies I need until next week but I'm intending to at least try to keep numbers down. Lastly, I had intended to not use the chemical route since it sounds like it makes them retreat and wait. I want to trap and kill. Gonna follow your instructions and further info you offered within the comments. Thank you so much. I am hoping my anxiety will calm as these days pass. I've been in a deep depression the last 2 mos and this is both horrible and a blessing in disguise. It's got me up and moving and motivated. Crossing fingers that we caught the tagalongs and it doesn't turn into a full infestation. But, it sounds like it's best to be proactive and preventative regardless. So, new practice. Aside from the bugs-i enjoyed listening to you. Thanks again. 😊
I really enjoyed listening to you I have a bed bug bed bug problem myself I've been trying to find a solution to get rid of me other than 39:41 where do you get this product from do you order it,,?
Thank you💐. I have links in the description to purchase Diatomaceous Earth... I also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
@@janicejackson1938 The diatomaceous earth works!! We steamed our couches and baseboards, and put encasement bags on our mattress and box spring. Steamed the bed frame also. That cut the numbers a lot. We did not have a big infestation, ours was mild. But one bug is too many. After our final steam treatment, we applied the DE just as V recommends. Baseboards, under/behind furniture, all over the bed frame, electric outlets, inside our couches and under the seat/back cushions. We discovered one nest of 3 early stage bugs in a fold on the back arm of the couch and applied DE in all the folds also. The only bug I saw after that was one. He was on our wall below a wall hanging. Dead. Just as V described happened to her. It's been a month with no sightings or traces. We have steam cleaned the carpet throughout the whole apartment and both couches since. And reapplied the DE. Prevention now is our goal. It's hard, but trust the process.
Thank you for your story and your video. Thank you for being thorough with it. Just discovered that my mom had bedbugs in her house brought in by my sister's friend who moved in with her and she brought her little 6-legged blood-sucking friends wirh her. Worst part is I was totally ignored, shut down and blown off when I raises the red glag warning with proper protocol. Now we have a mess, my mom has 0 on savings due to a huge gas bill and we are having to navigate this stormy sea. Your information and attached commenrts from others is helping mw greatly!!! ❤❤❤
I have also created a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, The link is in the description. I can also help with a big of diatomaceous earth, if needed.
Thank you so much for giving us the whole story, V, really excellent to have so much detailed info and clear explanation. I think you really are an expert exterminator now! 😘
I found mine inside the pillow cases and embedded into the outer seams of the pillows. After throwing them away, vacuuming everywhere, and going through 3 cans of bug spray, that's pretty much nipped it in the bud. This video will certainly help with deterring a further problem. Thank you.
Thanks V for sharing your experience. I just spotted a bed bug in my bedroom and came across this video when I started researching how to remedy the situation. I've known about food grade diatomaceous earth for a while, I appreciate your candid story telling skills. Have an awesome day!
You're very welcome & thanks for the kind words... I have links in my description to purchase DE & also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
It is like you're telling my story , a nightmare for sure ! I spent a lot of money to get rid of them , Got rid of all my furniture , spent 1300.00 to have my home sprayed and had a mental breakdown . I got rid of them and i hate them to this day!!!!!!!
Sistagirl V, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Please provide the correct spelling of the product and where it can be purchased. I, too, am like you-my doctor says I’m a hypochondriac 😂, and I admit that’s possibly true. You are such a wonderful speaker and I feel so comfortable with you. I am a Southern Girl, raised in the South and I too believe in passing on Blessings-your story is a Blessing to me, and I will be passing it on. I look forward to hearing back from you. I have subscribed to you today. God Bless and Make it a Great Day🦋
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH YOU HELPED! I found a bed bug and freaked out I threw the whole bed set way and everything I started vacuuming and steaming the carpet but I was still worried about them hiding around my house but then I found your video and all my worries went away thank you so so much
Once you get rid of them your sanity slowly returns. Problem is most don’t know how to get rid of them and pay a fortune just to realize they still have the issue. That’s where I come in 😉
Great video. Year ago, I had an infestion of bed bugs, too. Everyone thought I was harbinger who curse the place. That may be true but my roommate across the hall rode the bus every day and bed bug do love to travel on public transportstion. Nvertheless I came acorss diatomaceious earth and Harris bed bug spray (reasonably safe) and that was it. I wash my chothes in hot water and dried them thoroughly, powdered the furniture, cabnets and carpet. After two weeks, I vacuum up the diatomaceous earth and reapplied it. After a few months, I never seen them again.
You have no idea how happy I was to come across this video! We recently ended up with these. We went our whole lives bed bug free, then one day Bam! We had them. We try vacuuming all furniture (couches, chairs, beds) everyday, and sweeping. We spray alcohol, use oils, even steam cleaned floors, and furniture. Nothing is helping, nothing kills them! You're so right, it takes a mental toll on people so bad. We don't have people over, and we won't visit anyone. We dry our clothes and shoes before going anywhere. I threw away stuff too. Exterminators are too expensive. You can't tell people you know for fear of judgement, or blame. I thank you so much for this information, and pray that it will work, because this is so exhausting and depressing.
We have them right now. I paid 3 thousand for terminix to come out every 3 weeks for 6 months. It's making me crazy. They started in mine and my daughters room now they are in the living room. We put that earth stuff on the couch and under it. They're still coming. This is a life of hell. I purchased a bee suit for my daughter to sleep in. So she doesn't get bit.
@dianamullins2985 There's a process to getting rid of them, I have a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, the link is in the description.
Girl I have watched your videos 5 times! I’m freaking out I have bedbugs again! I bought the DE like you said and now my apartment looks like it snowed in here. Thank you a million times for your advice. Bless you my new friend!
It's hard to get reid of those demons. I live in an apartment complex there's 9 other apartments in my building. I saw one the other day. Alcohol doesn't work, spraying don't work, or heat treatments. It's definitely not what it used to be but I see one every so often. I will definitely try what she suggested
The apartment I'm in was infested. They were all in the cabinets girl! I been here 6 years. But can't afford to move. I been just dealing with it. I have washed everything in hot water and dry on high heat, heat treatments, etc. The property management tried but they don't treat all the apartments at the same time
Thank you so much!! You are definitely a Heaven send! I'm not scared of too many things, especially bugs, but I recently got bed bugs somehow, and they bit at me for about 3 days before I woke up and saw one heading for my face! I've tried almost everything to get rid of them and i did get rid of most, but I'm still getting bit. Now i know what to do to get rid of all of them! I guess i won't be setting the house on fire after all!! Thank you so much!!❤
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I just found one this weekend after my daughter kept coming to me with bug bites. The psychological side is no joke. I started by doing the same thing you did... her room is completely gutted now, but I feel confident enough to put everything back now. Thank you.
Totally get the mental thing! We just bought our first home and unbeknownst to us, the owners left bed bugs behind. I started getting these spots on my arms and legs, but my husband didn't have a mark on him, so we thought it was a rash. Went to two doctors who both told me it was a rash, there was nothing to do, and to just wait for it to go away ($600 in medical bills) ... well it's been 3 months and they haven't gone away. It's warm out now and I can't really hide my spots with long sleeves anymore and it was really affecting me mentally. Yesterday I finally decided to investigate, and when I pulled our mattress back from the wall I saw their shed skin and their eggs on our boxspring. Called a professional for an inspection and he found a live bed bug that he said was "the biggest adult I've ever seen" 😮 so last night we spent our time vacuuming and doing laundry. Stayed up until 1am finishing laundry, but then I couldn't sleep because I felt like something was crawling on me. Don't think I fell asleep until 5am, then got up at 7 for work. Ended up falling asleep at my desk during my meeting 😴 I don't know if I'll ever get my peace of mind back sleeping in our bed.
I just recently created a video stating they should legalize bed bugs inspection before moving in to a new residence home, apartment, condo etc,... Getting your mental back is definitely a process after dealing with those bugs... I have a playlist I created that may help you... I also have links in the description to purchase Diatomaceous Earth and supplies... So sorry you're going this 😔. th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
@V's Life absolutely agree! Especially buying with an FHA loan! They already have so many silly requirements like "no chipped paint" and all kinds of things that need to be checked/fixed before the loan will be approved...why wouldn't they require a check for pests?! Especially bed bugs since they spread from place to place so easily and can cost thousands of dollars to get rid of them professionally. Just crazy that we moved into this house and had two rooms flood in the basement (first week of moving in), had a pipe burst, and now we have bed bugs! Not what we expected our first home experience to be like.
The same happened to me😢😢. I was on cloud nine, being a home owner .😊😊Moved in on 26th June by mid-July, I saw a critter crawling in my bed. Took a snapshot and googled it..Bed bug!! I used Harris bed bug spray to control the spread for a few days while I researched. Ordered crossfire, but while I was waiting for the shipment to arrive, my second bedroom was also infested. I bought hotshot spray from Wal-Mart and treated two bedrooms and living room furniture. Many exterminators recommend Crossfire, CimeXa, and Diatomaceous powders. So I recently sprayed Crossfire to all furniture plus carpets. No more bugs in my bedroom, I am in the process of encasing all my mattresses and box springs .I sprinkled CimeXa in there for more protection. So far so good, I need to keep fighting this battle both mentally and physically. I keep checking my two other bedrooms where I applied CimeXa, found lots of dead bugs. Hope to continue the treatment for 3 months.
It’s sickening to hear, you moved into a new home and have to deal with this😔. Glad to hear you’re on it and doing what needs to be done, I have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description 💞
I'm so Glad you were able to get rid of the suckers. I know what you mean same problem and that stuff works wonders will kill any bug that comes in contact with it. It's the best ever and safe. Thank you foe sharing your story
Thank you so much for the time you took to make this video! I've lost sleep, started becoming insecure, have itchy bumps on my body, and started getting paranoid around my home and public places. When showering I started using alcohol on my soapy wash cloth. I was planning to throw away my beautiful bed next trash day. Nothing has worked for me. I was thinking to have to have a termite company come out to spray. I'm so glad I came across your video. You saved me. Love you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
You're very welcome, I have a playlist of videos you can go through, read the titles and view the ones that apply to you. The link is in the description.
I’m sitting here in my office on the floor and I saw one running in front of me on the carpet & fast! I squeezed it and sure enough, blood. I also have 4 bites on my leg. This is what lead me to your video. I have this slight panic feeling. We had bed bugs about 15 yrs ago. I don’t think the powder was invented yet back then. Thank you so much for explaining everything!
I read a story about a poor woman who was so upset about bedbugs in her apartment that she put alcohol all over herself when she arrived at home each time. Once she had turned her oven on high to get rid of them and was standing near the stove and she was burnt and the apartment building caught on fire. She ended up being hospitalized and may have died. So sad
So glad I found this video! We already spent money for covers and diatomaceous earth . I don’t know if I been bit or not In often feel something crawling so…could be my Mind. I am Truly thankful for you sharing your story and wisdom. ❤
I went to you tube as well. I was getting bite. I did alcohol, bleach, bed bug spray which didn't really work. They wouldn't bite my husband just me. I had 2 very old box springs. I got rid of those and got some new ones. Never had an issue again. Those things had me paranoid. I couldn't sleep 2 months back in 2016. The alcohol and bleach did the trick. 7 years now bed bug free.
This was very helpful. We have already applied the Diatomaceous Earth a couple of times in the last 2 weeks since we first found the bedbugs but I think we have not put down enough or done it correctly. We have also had success killing them on contact by spraying with Neem oil, but so far we are not winning the war. I subscribed and also saved your bedbugs playlist and will be watching all your other videos to see exactly how and where you applied it.
May God bless you for taking the time to make this video. You made me realize I'm not a bad person because I have bed bugs. It seems a lot of people think only dirty people get bed bugs. I'm slowly making progress in getting rid of them. I think you're an Angel!
You’re very welcome Anthony and thank you, sad truth is people will say anything and have no clue about what’s really going on 💞. I also created a playlist of videos that may help, the link to the playlist is in the description ☺️
Thank you for your story. I have bed bugs and am really freaking. I've bought a lot of products, washed and dried a lot of my clothes, threw out a lot of stuff and they are still here. I'm getting ready to apply Diatomaceous Earth and was searching for videos to help me figure out how to use it. Thank you...
You’re welcome, I created a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view the ones that apply to you. The link is in the description.
Thank you for this informative video. I moved to my spare bedroom room a few nights ago because I saw one on the sheet in my room and Realized that’s where the itching and bumps on my arms, back, chest and neck was coming from. Ive been researching and just bought a steamer from Amazon to start the process but now Im going to try the diatomaceous earth. Your video was right on time my sister!! Thanks again🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾 **Just an FYI though; using-alcohol isn’t recommended bc it makes the fabric flammable and could be a fire hazard**. 🛑
I am SOOOO GRATEFUL that I’ve found this video!!!!! Omggggg these things have had me in tears for days!!!!!!! I am going right now to get my diatomaceous earth! A+ video!!
Thank you V. You are precious!! We are at the end of our ordeal. I had to get rid of them fast and furious - I work from my home doing massage therapy- so I couldn’t wait. I did t work for a month! We did do the expensive route and called professionals. 3 treatments and $1250 cost. Also trashed our frame and headboard. They were homemade with raw wood and plywood. Murder to get all of them and bad for future possible problems. Plus their feces was ALL over them. We’d had them a few months. My husbands bites were first on legs (I’m suspecting spiders or something in the yard- unless they were coming from under his work chair) then switched to torso. All along I was checking the mattress and then stopped at some point since I didn’t see any evidence. I feel so dumb missing it. Thanks for your amazing video. You are a doll. We will continue to dust Cimexa every 3 months around our beds and couches as preventative in case anyone brings one home with them. I refuse to have another infestation like we did. I too want to be an educator to all who need help and who do not know about prevention. No longer am I embarrassed!!
I have a playlist of over 70 videos helping others get rid of them. Happy to hear that you're doing what it takes to get rid of them and thanks for sharing your story 💐
I watched a video about this man, he tells how to get rid of them permanently. He said don’t just spray the bed, you have to take the bed apart and lay every piece against the wall. He said to steam clean the mattress and box spring and use the attachment to get in the seams. Then he says to wipe down all the other pieces. Do that to the whole bedroom. I do not believe all of that is necessary. lol I don’t think I would do that, I’m 63 and live alone I couldn’t do it without help. Thank you for the very informative video, you more than likely saved a lot of people money, we don’t have. I keep hearing crossfire whenever I watch a company that kills bedbugs, mix crossfire with that Diatomaceous earth. lol look I spelled it or my I pad did it as I was spelling it out. lol
You're very welcome, I also have a playlist of videos that can help. Go through the playlist read the titles and view the ones that apply to your situation. The link is in the description.
i found a solution to sleep better while trying to get rid of bed bugs. I went to walmart and bought a 2 man tent . I put the tent in my room and i get the best sleep ever knowing that they cant get me.
Thank you so much for sharing! I hope that somewhere down the line the company reaches out to you and pays you for speaking so highly of their product!! Thank you again!!!
Ms. V, Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have never had bedbugs. However, I know 2 people who have had a problem with them before. I’m looking for to purchasing Diatomaceous Earth. Someone did tell me that they don’t like heat. I’m so happy that you have solved your problem with these little creatures. 🎈🎉🎈
God bless you for telling your story, because a lot of people are ashamed of talking about them. My sister recently visited a hotel in Ms, and they had bedbugs which tore her skin up.
You're very welcome 😊 I'm definitely spreading awareness, helping and helping folks to understand that there's nothing to be ashamed of. I have a playlist of videos that can help should your sister need it.
@@VsLife Thanks you kindly.
@ron1183 You're welcome
Where do you buy Diatomaceous earth
@sharonthomas127 Links are in the description 💞
I thought it was fleas or mosquitos. Just found a bed bug about an hour ago after several nights of getting bit. I was really freaking out. You helped me calm down. I was on my way to a panic attack. Thank you for taking the time like you did. You're my best friend right now and I appreciate you.
You're very welcome, this is the exact reason why I created my videos... I was lost when it happened to me and wanted to educate people about those bugs from my past experience...
@@VsLife I so hope people realize how valuable each one of us are. We got life experience to share and I'm so happy that you shared your experience. I've already hit up Amazon. I've been a neuromuscular therapist for years. If you have trouble with sciatica or something with your body isn't performing like it should, hit me up and I'll share my knowledge with you. Thank you so much.
I'm a subscriber now,lol
Thank you I really appreciate that and will definitely reach out if need be 🥰
Thank you ☺️
I had a major infestation. My apartment building has them from a tenant who brings in furniture from curbs and dumpsters. I used Cimexa and the puffer can. It’s Silica powder which dries out the bugs. It works for 10 years. It worked like a charm. I followed the instructions from a TH-cam guy named Joel. The neighbors continue to have problems yet I have not. It’s been 8 years since my infestation. It’s the absolute best!!
Thank for sharing ☺️
ThAnk YOu so much!!! After watching so many videos, I give this a try. I read somewhere else that on 48hours they die 100%.
Thank you! Thank you!
@MammaTookBackHerPower You're very welcome 💐 I also have a playlist of videos you can view, the link is in the description...
@VsLife did you get my email
@Malibusunrise You want the link to who channel or name? Not sure of what you’re talking about.
The mental part is almost worse than the actual bugs biting you. It can do a number on your mind
Indeed😞
Absolutely...truth & facts!😵... like you losing your mind!
Absolutely 🤯
Yes, every time you get an itch you wonder if one of the little buggers is biting you.
Yes, I felt that way for a while after getting rid of them...
As a teenager like 5 years or so ago, I had to deal with this while living with my eldery nan when she was still alive. It was hell, the local government didn't have a service and exterminators were too expensive, and no sprays worked. The bites were irritating, luckily my nan wasn't affected. I got rid of furniture, bedding, washed stuff on the highest heat, threw out clothes and hoovered and sprayed the whole house down like a mad man. And kill any I found and destroy em any places they were gathered. They would go for a few months them come back, after a few month so can confirm IT DOES NOT MEAN YOUR NOT CLEAN. But luckily after researching like crazy I came across Diatomaceous earth, learned more about them. Put that stuff down like a voodoo man and after a few weeks to a month they were all gone.
Here's what I did;
Hoover, tidy and wash all your stuff on your highest setting. This makes it easier to spot them and you may vaccuum up any stragglers. Then get rid of the bag. I was terrified so threw alot of stuff away.
Locate where they are coming from and where you get bitten (was mostly the bed or sofa for me). Then bought a big ass bucket of diamateceous earth and sprinkled it to surround the areas I knew they would walk across. Before I knew it I stopped getting bitten, like the next couple days and started seeing dead bodies around my bed, sofa etc.
Saw new nests pop up in new spots in a short period but I repeated the same process and killed them all. Before I knew it the problem was gone. It was the most stressful time of my life, and I was in the army 😂.
Thank the universe for diamateceous earth. The whole house was lined with that white powder.
Sorry about my long ass comment, my nan passed away last year and still remember the stress and anxiety I had during this time. So happy for you and that you found that magic powder and helping other people with it. God Bless 🙌❤ I'm subscribing.
Thank you for sharing your story 💞. Yes those bugs will change your life 😞
@@Gabby._tv pretty much yeah. It's likely they'll come back a few times with the odd stray survivor (happened to me) but after a few months of just leaving the powder out, had nothing since. Most important thing is putting it at the feet of your bed so they can't climb up on it to feed. Around your sofas or places you'll sit for long periods and along walls. On top of that just keep an eye for strays the next couple of weeks, as once the powder was down I started seeing em more with the naked eye, like on walls n shit every now and then. But they'll be gone in no time.
Good luck with it!
@@Gabby._tv yeah, they say you're supposed to replace it but I left it for multiple weeks and it was still killing them
@@Gabby._tv sometimes dead, sometimes alive. When I saw them near the powder they were always dead though. When you see them alive they are easy to kill, just crush em with a wet or dry tissue and flush them down the toilet.
Gabby needs to view the videos so she can better understand… the reason I created all this information is so that one can understand how to correctly use diatomaceous earth, a steamer, alcohol etc,… It took a lot of time to create these videos but I did to make sure anyone could understand how to get rid of them…
This is the only video that’s made me feel better about the situation. I may need some therapy after this, but at least I can handle the problem. Thank you!!
I truly understand and you're very welcome 💐
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@raymondkeefe6033 ???
What I don't completely understand is how or why would they be in the furniture if they feed on our blood 🤔
@traceeleebrouillette5907 They go wherever we go, you or whom ever sit on your furniture lore them there.
I can tell they’re still triggering you because you’re scratching your head, nose, eye, hair and shoulder. 🥲 But I’m so glad you were able to get rid of them. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your story! Blessings to you and your family.🙏🏾💚
Yes!!! They leave an ever lasting effect on one mentally... Thank you and thanks for watching, many blessings to you and your family as well 💞
Yessss she's really itchy. It takes a while to get rid of bed bugs. Even when you think they are all gone they are just hiding in the walls. You have to also take off the plug-in sockets and light switch sockets and put some of that Cimexa powder in it as well. She really applied hers well. They will make you treat your entire house from top to bottom and side to side. My only thing is apply the powder lightly before they will avoid it if it's noticeable.
Speaking about them makes me itch, I got rid of them in 2018...
@@VsLife V I'm sorry you are still going through the trauma of it. Really. I had recovered from my trauma of it finally (sort of !!!! ) And now here I go again
Wow I so recommend this video to anyone who thinks they may have a problem, she is very thorough, & very accurate. The best advice ever! Thank you so much for being brave & sharing your experience with us. You did your homework & saved many people a lot of money & time.
I just watched your video and I want to thank you for talking about the real life events that you went through, it helps me to know that there is hope getting rid of these little monsters. I've been going through this for about a year now with a landlord that seems to not care about helping to get rid of them. I've tried everything with sprays and anything else that have all failed. After watching your video I know now that with my diatomaceous earth product that I just received today that I hopefully will finally get some relief from bedbugs. You make awesome videos btw and please continue to post vids that greatly help others.
You're very welcome & thank you 💞 I created a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description.
It will kill your vacuum. Mine just died this morning
@psmith2714 You have to use a particular type of vacuum, you can view the video below.
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First and foremost, a massive thank you to you for making this video!! I know the trauma that these little critters can cause both physically and mentally! Thank you for being so selfless and helping others with your knowledge. Some time ago, we had bedbugs (through a fully furnished apartment that we ended up renting). We tried everything we could think of to get rid of them and hardly anything worked. When we finally moved from that apartment, we sprayed everything down that we owned with straight bleach and placed it in a storage unit. The temperaturre outside was below zero Ferenheight. We left everything in that storage unit until spring. After that we were free of the bedbugs. To this day I suffer mentally from it, with the panic attacks, the shame I felt, the terror of having to go to bed, etc So again, a huge thank you to you and hugs also, for helping others!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words 💞
"The terror I felt going to bed" TRUTH!! And the shame! Even though it wasn't our fault, I feel dirty and embarrassed. And I spend hours each night waking up and rubbing my whole body down thinking one is on me. We bought our first home and unfortunately the owners left them behind. I'm so disgusted but we finally have it somewhat under control, we've raised our bed off the floor, vacuumed everything, washed everything, got mattress and boxspring protectors, and dusted diatomaceous earth on our floors and walls by our bed. I still get bit, but the quantity is going way down and some nights I don't get any bites (I read they take a week between feedings, so hopefully there is so few left that some nights there aren't any that are hungry). Just can't believe we are having to deal with this in our first home, we worked so hard to get to this point, it just feels like a cruel joke.
I am spreading the word about bed bugs, it's a shame that your family is going through this and in a new home 😔. I have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description...
@@meganwoehl5277 Are you still getting bit? Seal your entire mattress in a plastic protector and sleep on it too. Wash all of your bedding on the santize cycle and dry on high every single day without fail.
@jflsdknf hard to tell. I joined a bed bug support group and have been following their advice. I think we are almost completely rid of them, but I'm having some residual reactions. Bites I get are super noticeable as I react with big red welts. Lately, some old spots where I've been bit are flaring up a bit and will turn a light shade of pink and become slightly itchy. Definitely doesn't resemble a fresh bite, and I do have a spot on my wrist that I got the first week or so of getting bit and it has stayed pink but no longer itches or anything...so I know that old bites can sometimes stick around and make my skin slightly discolored. My support group have expressed they've dealt with similar delayed/lingering reactions despite not getting any new bites and being rid of their infestation. So I think overall, we are practically rid of them, my body is just taking a while to fully recover. We continue to be diligent about cleaning/vacuuming/laundry and we sleep in our bed every night. Once we have the money and mental strength to do so, we will be buying crossfire and spraying that so any still left will soon be dead. But we're strapped for cash right now so it will be a few paychecks before we can do that.
Not only are you very informative, but also a Very entertaining, detailed story teller ( which is a very good thing to be, socially) Love listening to you... Like a wise aunt , at a kitchen table, getting that advice that needed.
Awwwwwww... Thank you so very much, that means a lot😍
Did you use the brown or white Diatomaceous earth? Thank you for your hard work and through explanation.
Lynn from AZ
I used the Harris brand food grade from Amazon, the powder is white...
@@VsLife
I agree V. I live listening to you. I made a comment about my experience with those things.
I'm like you. I analyze and seek a solution. Don't see how people can just live with those things.
Neither can I, when I hear how long some have had them and didn't do anything about it really saddens me... Their not doing anything will surely become some else's problem😞
Your story is the most informative I have seen on Utube of the bed bug experience. It can literally happen to anyone. You are a wonderful storyteller and your story eased my fears of this situation and gave me confidence that I could do this at my house too. I loved how you shared your motivation was to take care of your children. You are a wonderful person, a wonderful mother, and such a good storyteller. Bless you for sharing this to help others. You are a star!!
Thank you so very much for your kind words they mean more than you will ever know 💐🤗
I 100% agree this is the best video I’ve found this far! Thank you!
Thank you 💐💞
V I really appreciate all the things you said and I have the same DE that you have and I'm going to go to town tomorrow, every little crevice. and behind every outlet,
@laurathomas6416 You're very welcome
Thank you for sharing your story girl. I’ve been sleeping in my car, crying sleeping in a chair. Don’t want to lay on a bed. I’m going through it currently your story is giving me hope.
You're very welcome 💐. View the videos from my playlist, it's in the description and if needed I have links to purchase Diatomaceous Earth and supplies in the description as well... The key is getting started asap putting the powder down because wherever you go in your car, to someone else home, hotel wherever, you're going to take them with you... My videos will help, treat your car as well...
@@VsLife I was thinking I needed to do my car when I took that three hour nap in my car. That’s when I got that. It’s the one that’s still burns 14 hours later
You need to buy the puffer and cover yiour eyes and mouth.. It kills every thing! Please do not inhale it. I drink it for my bones. I have good knees.. That my secret
I 'm also going through this right now , you to get the product mentioned tomorrow. Take care and do what the lovely lady did. Good luck🤗
@@CarrieMcCabe-dg3zt hang in there. It will definitely come to an end. It took me four months but it did come to an end. Many sleepless nights stay, prayed up
I can identify with her, I had them don't really know where or how I got them, but never want to have to deal with them ever again!! Everything she saying is TRUE, I stayed up all night with a fry swatter and cryed and prayed for God to help me, and God did, I got rid of them!!
Praise God that they are gone and thanks for sharing your story 💐
Thank you, been there just as you. I use the DE as well, and it’s the best way to go. Blessings to you and keep up the good work ❤️❤️☘️
Thank you TJ 😊. Many blessings to you as well 💞
Thank you! Very informative. I have the dust. What did you use to spray the dust on your couch & beds.
@yolandamathis4972 I just purchased a new tool to apply the dust here’s the video th-cam.com/video/yj9FGHmfgwM/w-d-xo.html
I also have a playlist of videos you can go through and view what applies to you, the link to my playlist is in the description…
The nightmare was real. Moved into an apartment and thought they were the best landlords ever cause they replaced all the carpets. Turns out the previous tenants were FULLY INFESTED we were kiliing 30 to 40 a day everyday for 3 months until we got the D Earth and that was with the landlord exterminated every 2 weeks for 3 months. We had that powder EVERYWHERE. We started seeing them on the walls completely covered in white powder. It took a solid 5 months to get thru an entire month with no sightings or bites. They also hate Vicks vapo rub so we used it as a barrier on the feet of all furniture in the house. This worked well to keep from getting bit until the D. Earth got them all. Worst 6 months of my life. Anxiety was thru the roof. I couldn't stop crying. It was debilitating.
Yes, they are a true nightmare 😔. Thanks for sharing your story, I will mention about the Vicks to my viewers 😉
Thank You, me too got a bed bugs... I guess they came to me flat with Christmas parcels from Amazon. I ordered tick matrace protect. When it came- material was ripped in one corner, but I was rushing to work and didn't take any attention to it, just dropped on the bed. When I come back started put on my bed a😊Nd inside of that protector I've seen like a black about 10-12 mm long thing. I thought it's a some sewing thing and puted it on my matrace anyway...
Guys- now is 1st of February and bed bugs are everywhere in my flat... Even in the kitchen on the fryer... In bathroom, toilet, on the floor... I was bitten in my legs and back, chest,... Allergic reaction it's huge- even blood pressure start very high level...
I start use 😊bleach and for a moment was helping... But that smells... Then use my dryer- it helps too, but for moment... Last night I was called to company who coming to do inspection on Saturday...
@sonatas.771 I am so sorry to hear about this, sounds like you have a massive infestation. I have a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description.
@@VsLife thank You so much... Your video helped me to calm a bit but still...
@sonatas.771 I understand, how long have you had them?
Thank you! Thank you! My 86 year old mom is dealing with this now. She lives alone & said she was allergic to something because she had a rash. The doctor prescribed medication to help her sleep and gave her a steroid shot. No one, including the home attendant, was supected it was bed bugs. My aunt went to check on her & sent me a picture of her arm. I was mortified. I googled rash images & it looked like a bed bug bite. I asked my aunt to check her mattress, and she found 4 dead ones. & one that was still alive. Apparently, mom was spraying her bed with alcohol but never mentioned she saw a bug on her recliner. She hasn't slept in 4 days. Im flying to N.C. to help her. I've ordered everything you did, including a new mattress. The exterminator is coming to see how bad the infestation is tomorrow. Thank God I came across your video. You were more informative than the exterminator videos. I pray I can help her before I have to come back home & I pray I don't bring any of back with me🙏🏾. Thanks again 🫶🏾
You’re very welcome, I have a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description. I added 3 of my videos below you can watch now.
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Cleaning out my FILs house and found them, now I worry I have brought them home. I'm petrified....but I am feeling better knowing I can treat them, if I do find them. Thank you, precious woman. I am sorry you went through all that but I am thankful you are on the other side of this nightmare.
Thank you 💐. Prayerfully you don't have to go through it 🙏🏾
You encourage me to defeat those bugs. It was depressing times and sleepless nights. Your advices help me to overcome the stressful situations I would like to say thank you for being such a good person.
You're very welcome 💞 I also have a playlist of videos I created that can help, the link is in the description.
This video gave me the confidence to use diatomaceous earth and is ultimately why I dont have the bugs anymore. I cant thank you enough. The way you talk about how it made you feel helped me so much because it also took a mental toll on me. My brother has them now. I referred him to this because it really helps when you talk about the mental side. The people we live with didn't notice but we knew something was wrong. Thank you more than words.
You are so welcome ☺️ I’m so happy you decided to trust my words and my story, and you’re now rid of them.
I also have a playlist of videos that includes a maintenance video, plus you can share it with your brother. There’s tons of information to help anyone get rid of those bugs, the link is in the description.
I had bed bugs from a pillow I had bought for my son, well days later I use it and noticed I was getting bit up well my son was also getting bit as well, after researching I found that alcohol (rubbing) kills them so I bought so many bottles and put it in a spray bottle, I went around the whole house spraying everything and constantly Vaccum the floor and after awhile they were gone I didn’t have to throw anything away so this woman is correct when it comes to getting rid of them
Thank you so very much 💗 and thanks for sharing your story 💐
Should not use rubbing alcohol 🙄
Why not?
Number one it's flammable and you're spraying it everywhere , it only kills on contact !!! You and i both know that bed bugs hide everywhere , you could spray the bed bug with dish soap and kill them...caulking along the walls , filling all holes , then put the DTE down in undisturbed areas because once disturbed it no longer works , yes crossfire and cimeXa work great !!!! Even the raid foaming spray , decluttering is a must !!!! It's just as important as spray vacuuming / steam cleaning !!! I'm happy you got rid of them
We all know or should know that alcohol is flammable and who said put it everywhere, it's a contact killer so why would one just go around spraying it plus once it dries it has no affect on them... Alcohol is used every single day in hospitals, nursing homes, private homes etc,... Cooking grease is also flammable but it's used everyday as well... With some things we just have to use common sense... Diatomaceous Earth is what I talk mostly about in my videos, not sure if you viewed my entire video but if you did you would see that my recommendation is Diatomaceous Earth...
I had bedbugs for 3 years . This is how I got rid of them. I took everything out of my dressers and put in trash bags . A older lady told me to spray alcohol 90 percent or greater spray 3 x a week than I steamed cleaned my carpet every weekend . I did this for 3 months now there gone we have not seen any since Feb 2023 yes I am bedbug free . It was hard work . Now nothing is bitting me now
So happy to hear you’re rid of them, thanks for sharing your story 💐
Gurl! You were on a mission! I get anxious if I think anything is in my house! Thank you for telling us about your journey. I felt every bit of your stress and mental anquish! Thank you for caring enough to share about how you took control of this problem. Sending you a huge hug and many thanks!
Yes I was… You very welcome & thank you 💐 I have created a playlist of over 80 videos to help whom ever may need it, the link is in the description.
Thank you! I have DE all over my bedroom!
I was getting eaten up and lost a lot of sleep. I moved to the living room and weeks later the bugs followed me to the living room.
I am going to do my entire apartment in the morning.
You did an excellent job!
Thank you 💐. Sounds like you're getting it done...
How do I apply diatomaceous earth to my mattress and box spring
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Are you BB free?
Yes I am since 2019
I learned about diatomaceous earth thru internet research when my upstairs neighbor/my friend had them and brought them down. I got rid of them within WEEKS, both her house and mine!🙌This was in 2015. I told everybody I ever heard had an issue about it and it ALWAYS worked. Praise the LORD. It's like this cure has been suppressed. People who truly fight with bedbugs are in a whole spiritual battle behind it! It tortures their lives😢 Thank you for sharing this💙
We are going through it a second time. I asked my priest to bless out home. It does feel spiritual
@michellemcdermott2026 I understand, I have a playlist of videos I created that can help, the link is in the description. View the last video on the list, I have a second encounter as well.
@@VsLife Thank you and God bless you
@michellemcdermott2026 You're welcome, many blessings to you as well 💐
Yes me too. I'm very spiritual and I got them every time. I think I got rid of them. I can smell them without even to see them. I have natural powers to smell if there's bed in bugs in my room or not
You need your own show . You explained word by word everything you need to know. You are the truth . Needed that . Thank you
You’re very welcome and thank you 💐 I also have a playlist of videos I created that can help those that need it, the link is in the description…
I had the same psychological reaction to a bed bug infestation. I chose to go to a mental health unit because I couldn't sleep even though my house was treated. It was so bad. I still have issues with looking for them wherever I go. It's gotten better but sometimes I get anxious just thinking about it.
I edited this after I watched the whole video. I needed to watch this because my daughter is homeless ( chooses it-diesnt want to live with me anymore because of my reaction to what she has to do to cone into my house- can't bring anything unless it's been to the laundromat). I was at her storage locker I got her for her stuff so she wouldn't bring anything in my house. I thought I saw a few dead bed bugs. Well, I didn't freak out but sprayed myself and my shoes with 90% alcohol before I got in my car, took my clothes off at the door and bagged them and hopped in the shower. I left my shoes outside and sprayed them with alcohol a little while ago. BUT I started to worry and I found your video. I feel better after watching it. I'm going to get some diacamaceous earth and put it down as a preventative measure. Thanks for this thoughtful video. I can sleep tonight now.
I hear you and definitely understand 💐
Good knowledge on these lil blood sucking thangs ,u never know who can get them, thanks for sharing your experience with everyone,❤ good to keep it on hand cuz I would not want to throw my things away !! So sorry for what u went through but thanks again for the info !!❤
@fautinec5133 Thank you 💞
@@VsLife u r so welcome!!
@fautinec5133 💞
Thank you so much. I haven’t slept in weeks due to bed bugs and am trying to get rid of them. The anxiety is unreal. I am applying DE rig HR now.
I know what you mean, those bugs are a nightmare... Hope all goes well 💐
I don't care, I got rid of anything I thought they were hiding. It gave me peace of mind. Didn't see any the next day. But I still called an exterminator. They were in my son's room attacking the hell out of him. I kept his mattress but I encased it then wrapped it in stretch plastic. No more bites. I will be getting rid of it once I buy a new one for him. Sorry, I just can't keep it. My mind won't allow it. My apartment complex pays for it. But I will still do the upkeep to prevent them for re-emerging.
You're doing what you feel is best for your situation.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I spent almost a week at a hotel that had bed bugs and didn't know until I saw one the last night. I did wash and high heat dry all of my items before boarding the plane, but somehow the little pests still found a way to follow me home.
I was panicked because I can't financially afford the chemical kits that have been recommended to me, but you have given me an alternative. I just placed an overnight order from Amazon for the diatomaceous earth and will be starting that asap!
You're very welcome, so sorry you have to deal with this... Yes apply the diatomaceous earth like stated in my video and it will definitely take care of it... Best of luck to you & Happy New Year's 🎉💐
I went to Lowes and it was 7. 89 for a bottle I will use mine all summer long the warm weather time .
Sounds good ☺️
We had them also I used almost everything to get rid of it including diatomaceous earth, then i started spraying with fabuloso and got the plugin pest control, finally got rid of them.
Happy to hear you don’t have to deal with those little blood suckers anymore…. Thanks for sharing 💐
Hey V! First off, thank you for uploading this video and telling your story in full. I was just scrolling down TH-cam when I came across your video & I was instantly hooked to your story. I have been going through the exact same thing for the past 2-3 months & I can relate. I recently came across diatomaceous earth and I've put in everywhere around my apartment. I didn't have a big infestation either but I used to get bitten every night for a week or two until I figured they were bed bugs. I have diatomaceous earth in every nook & cranny of my place. I still find 1 or 2 resilient bugs who have somehow escaped DE but I see more dead ones now & the bites have become rare but not all gone. Having watched your video & heard your inspiring story, I'm going to inspect "every"thing now, spray DE everywhere & I hope like you I can get rid of them once & for all. Appreciate you taking the time to tell your story & God bless 🙏
You are more than welcome 🥰. I'm so happy to hear that things are working out for you...
Can I please have the name of the product
Diatomaceous Earth...
Did you use the product in powder form or make it into a spray and where did you buy it at ? Thanks for the video
@Janella Rathburn I ordered on Amazon. I poured the powder around the walls & also sprayed some into electric sockets & in the crevices of furniture
You just don’t know how much I appreciate you for making this video ! I live with my mom since my Father passed away and I used to live across the street but since we were both alone , we decided to be roommates ! IoI. My mom likes to sleep on the couch and she started getting bites at night and she didn’t feel it so she thought it was the shingles coming back . That evening she saw a bug running across the couch and she grabbed it and showed it to me and we killed it ! I cut the light out and took the flashlight and I saw these little bugs and did research and I went foolish !!! We watched a lot of videos and threw away the couch and called Terminex, and had to wait 4 days before they came ! That was 14 days ago and we saw a couple this passed Monday and he came back today and said he might have missed something ! I have been on the verge of Mentally breaking down and the first time I used hand sanitizer all over and baby powder everywhere , essentially my room!! I didn’t have any in my room and I put baby powder everywhere and all over my bed and pillows and floor , but especially over my body every time I left out of my room and come back , because I was scared to death to come out of my room and I was going crazy , crying and praying ! After Terminex left the first time it took me a long time to come out of my room , or stay outside ! I didn’t even want to go in the house ! This time, Monday , I saw a little one on my dresser because everyday I would search for them and I just couldn’t rest , I have severe OCD ! I am going to order the product you recommended because I am so tired ! I just want to feel normal again !!! Please , anyone who reads my comment , please pray for me and my Mother. I know that God is with us and this too shall pass, in the name of Jesus , Amen !!!
You can get rid of them, it will take time and depending on how long you’ve had them and the places they are hiding in your home… I created a playlist of videos that will help, go through them and view those that apply to you… The link is in the description…
Vacuum like a fiend each time before you put down the diamataceous earth. They can never escape the vacuum - especially the crevice attachment. Just be as thorough as you can on a regular basis. Empty it straight away into a trash bag, then into the trash bin.
Thanks for sharing 💞
Thank you for your help and prayers ! I had. Terminex here every 2 weeks and steamed like crazy and sprayed alcohol mixed with water on everything and Praise the name of My Heavenly Father , we are free but I can’t get over it , yet ! I’m still paranoid but it’s getting better since they’re gone ! I wish I would’ve seen your video before I called Terminex and we had to pay almost $1000 down and $87 a month for a year but we do have a warranty ! The problem now is I’m scared for family to come over ! We washed and dried our clothes and kept them in bags and dried them again before we wore them ! God bless you and you don’t know how many people you have really helped ! I still keep my alcohol spray bottle and steam just when I go to thinking of the past but it’s my nerves ! God bless you girl !!!
@sandydouglas2914 You're very welcome 💐 So happy to hear you're rid of them and I understand how you after having to deal with them. I always say never stop treating because we can always encounter them again. God bless you and your family and I hope you never have to deal with it again 💞
Thank you Ms. V.! I used the DE & already these bugs are becoming immobilized. You have truly saved our lives 🙏🏾
So happy to hear 🙌🏾 and thank you for letting me know ☺️. Many blessings to you and your family 💞
Not only does the 'Diatomaus' work on bedbugs it also work on spiders, roaches, ants and other creepy things. That one and only time I got bedbugs I actually had to get counseling because it's something that you never get over.
Yes, it's does work on a number of other bugs and some rodents as well... I agree you never fully get over it but it gets better with time 💞. Thank you for your comment 💐
THank you for sharing this important lesson to everyone out there ❤❤❤❤❤
@gloriatison452 You're very welcome 💐
Where do you get it so they have chemical ..said you you drank it? If it kills bedbugs isn't it poison to your body?
@km376 It's food grade... Links are in the description...
I took a job working at value village. My feet started getting itchy and I had little red dots all over my feet. By the end of the day I had dots on my arms also. I went to bed that night and I woke up in the morning and I had dots all over my body. I thought I was having allergic reaction to something I was working with. But apparently I was working with clothing that was contaminated with bed bugs. 2 Days later I found a bed bug on my bed that my cat alerted me to as we were sitting and watching TV. I will never work at a second hand store ever again.
Yes, unfortunately people with these bugs just pass them on.
I have a playlist of videos I created that can help, the link is in the description.
Thank you so much for your story. I had a horrible time mentally the first time I went through this. I prayed that I would never go through it again. My prayer apparently wasn't heard because just discovered my roommate has brought them in after traveling with work.
I am going to have to deal with this AGAIN by myself. The first day after we discovered them I felt myself slipping into a horrible mental state. My roommate couldn't understand why I was so upset until I started telling him how hard it is to get rid of them and how much work (non stop work) it takes. How I couldn't sleep for months and months or how if the slightest thing touched my skin I would scream thinking it was one. I could not even bait my hook with a worm for over a year because I couldn't touch a simple earth worm!
It was nice to hear your story and just your voice right now telling me I'm not the only one that had a few mental issues with the situation.
Thank you so much for your comforting words.
You're very welcome 💐. So sorry you have to deal with it again 😞. I do have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description...
Hope you are doing alright. Any updates on the situation? Currently dealing with the issues for the first time and I feel like I need a support group lol.
@melissamarie3343 I have a playlist of videos I created, you can go through it and view the ones that apply to you 💕
Our worst time of getting bit is mostly night time. But i do agree that they dont care what time of day it is for them to bite and feed 😢
They really don't as long as you're still, they assume you're sleeping 🥱😴
Girl I've got a phobia too of most bugs but especially roaches, bed bugs & stink bugs. My husband doesn't understand & it REALLY SUCKS to be made to feel like such a bother just because of something I can't control... That's another story. But it's SO refreshing to hear from someone else who shares my fears. I haven't even finished this video I just wanted to thank you for sharing this info 🙏🏼🩷 God bless
You’re very welcome 🌺
No. Yiu are not alone. It has been roughly 10 years for me. I am terrified. Literally terrified. I spray and rinse virtually everything before I come onto my apartment. I take bus to work and am afraid I will get them again. I need therapy as well. Some people just react different.
@fleurmartin I've been rid of them since 2018, my motto is to keep your home treated at all times...
I'm with ya on the Roaches and Bedbugs, I've learned to live with stink bugs though.. they don't bite and they're mainly outside guys.
@awilson816aw 💞
I had a small bed bug infestation and I used bed bud sprays which worked ok. But I also used Diatomaceous Earth and it does really work. I eventually got rid of them but a few months later they were back and I had no company nor did I go to any ones house. This happened a few times so I got back on Google and did a little more research. Long story short the bugs had been hiding in my bed poles. I got rid of the bed and that took care of the problem.
Yeah, they can hide and hibernate for a while without feeding... I still put the powder down till this day just in case...
Mine was in my headboard but i still got a nest somewhere
They will surface eventually, just put the powder down to be on the safe side...
What a wonderful person you are for sharing this! Thanks for taking the time and bringing everyone peace of mind🙂
You're very welcome 💞 I also have a playlist of videos I created that may help, the link is in the description 😊
Thank you
You're one smart savvy Gal. I like how you just got after it and informed yourself. Now you're helping a lot of people by sharing your story. And it isn't an easy one to tell.
Have a GRRRREAT day!!
Thank you so much 💞. Have a great day and many blessings to you and your family 😊
I hear ya, I ended up getting an infestation and another family member, an ex family member spread them and didn't even say I'm sorry or anything. Anyway, they were biting me everywhere even my scalp. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks as well. I felt like I was going crazy.I hated going to bed at night coz I knew I'd be attacked. Anyway I knew someone that had bedbugs about 6 months before we got them. I called and was crying and freaking out. He calmed me down and told me about the DE and told me to get the non food grade. I looked them both up and the non food grade to me with extra chemicals and stuff scared me so I got a bag of the food grade and got a salt shaker from the dollar store and used my ice pick to make the hole bigger on the lid. I sprinkled everywhere like you did ,it took a few day's but it got rid of em. Although I did have my husband look behind our love seat and oh my gosh, bedbugs piled on top of each other all the way across. He took it right then and sat it outside, put alot of DE on it and when daylight came, he hauled it off to the dump. I was 65 then and took my daily nap every day, I would literally get anxiety bcoz I couldn't take a nap. I was even depressed. So, long story short, that DE really does the job! I still have over half a bag left, just thinking in case I have to use it again, would I need a fresh bag? Oh yea, I had roaches to and after sprinkling the DE it got rid of those to. Thank you for sharing your experience. I did like and I subbed and hit the bell.
Another happy ending and thanks for sharing your story as well 💐
V, you are definitely a diy trooper! I commend you on taking charge of the situation and resolving ii! Thanks for sharing your story and all the tips!!!🌟🌟🌟💫
Thank you so much 💐 and you're very welcome 💕💞
I appreciate your honesty sweet lady. God bless you for being transparent and very thorough!! Have a blessed day.
You’re very welcome 💞 I also have a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description.
You are the best! I had some "hitchhikers." I spent a lot of money on the same products you mentioned as well. I had the Orkin guy come out at first, but he didn't see anything and doubted the red swollen welts all over my arms were from bed bugs. He did offer to come do heat treatment on my house for $4,000 dollars. NOPE!!! He also offered to have the bug smelling dogs to come and sniff out the bugs for $475 to confirm they are really there. NOPE!!! I did a lot of research as well and got rid of them with a combination of spray, steam, and powder. We weren't infested, we just had a few intruders, but they multiply fast and that leads to an infestation. You are right, it was a nightmare along with psychological trauma because they only liked my blood. On top of that it was hard to get rid of the scars they left on my sensitive skin. 😞 God bless you Sis!
So happy to hear you have a happy ending from those little nightmares... Many blessings to you and your family 💞
Yeah they mess with your mind for real.
@@NM-dc9pk Yes they do…
Thank you for sharing.I am so sorry you went through that mess.And I wanted to let you know your skin looks beautiful.
Thank you so very much 💓💐. That was definitely a tough time in my life 😞. I appreciate the compliment as well 🥰
This popped up while watching another video so I didn't hesitate to watch your entire video. I really appreciate & admired the way you were so open in sharing & explaining the struggles step by step of your journey while experiencing this ordeal until you've found the correct solution for your family, throughout the complete process from beginning to the end. Thank you so much because with this video alone, You my dear, are saving lives!🤗❤️🤗
Thank you so very much💐People like you are the reason I do what I do… I have created a playlist of videos to aid in getting rid of those little nightmares…. Many blessings to you and your family 💞💕
You are so sweet and kind to do this video. Thanks so much ❤️🛼🛼
@rollerskatertexasgirl440 You're very welcome 💐
Thanks so much for the information. I appreciate your honesty and sincere disposition. I love how you kept it real about your experience with bed bugs. You were very helpful!
You're very welcome, thanks for watching 💐
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Hello my name is Valerie I am hvng this issue now I bought some alcohol n baking soda n spent too much on professional spray. I jsr really need some help I'm going nuts
I have a playlist of videos that may help…. th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
Thank you very much for this. I am a student living in a dorm and this is the first time I ever saw bedbugs. I started seeing small stains of blood on my sheets and I had a line of bites on my forehead and wrist. They seemed to really enjoy the wooden headboard I have, which has a lot of grooves for them to hide. It got to the point where I couldn't sleep. I doused everything with boiling water and that solved the problem for now. I put in an order for diatomaceous earth and will put that around the baseboards and in the sockets. Blessings. 🙏
Hope all goes well, blessings to you as well 💐
Where can you buy that?
Amazon...
Light socket 😲
Yep, they also travel through the walls😞
I appreciate you sharing your story. I think it takes guts and courage to talk about this out in the open. Because some people are just in denial. Now. Some people are just in denial. This is something I've experienced myself. And I appreciate you for taking the time to discuss it
You're very welcome 💐. Yes this topic needed to be bought to light because there's nothing to be ashamed of, we didn't ask for them...
I’m up at 3 am watching your video. These things are causing me anxiety and I can’t sleep. I ordered the DE and it should be here tomorrow, but my story is similar to yours. I think my nephew brought them here after a week or two of trying to figure out what was biting me, he told me “oh auntie we had bedbugs and set off a bomb” 🤦🏾♀️😑 if I knew that, I could have known what they were. Anyway, I’ve been spraying 90% alcohol for now and I let off two bombs but those didn’t work. Hopefully the DE will work because I’m pretty much out of options besides the exterminator but I keep reading stories saying that they don’t work either. Thanks for sharing this video! I’m looking forward to sleeping in my bed again.
I'm so sorry you're going through this, people just don't seem to understand how mentally disturbing/exhausting those bugs are... Hopefully you have a very small infestation, make sure you put that powder everywhere and don't let it get wet or it will not work...
@@VsLife Just came back to say thank you so much! This worked for me! Many blessings to you and your family 🙏🏾🧡
I am so happy for you 🥰. Thank you for letting me know and remember never stop treating, many blessings to you and your family as well 💞
You are amazing ! I'm glad that journey is over for you. Be blessed !
Thank you 💐
First and foremost, thank you for sharing your story!!! You are heaven sent! I am a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years and we frequently take care of people with bedbugs and I was lucky to never bring any home but I think I may have recently.
I have searched and searched but I don’t see any bed bugs or signs of them but I see the 3 pattern bites on my arms every couple of days and sometimes only 1 bite. It only happens in my bed and recently now my couch. And I agree they bite anytime because I sleep during the day because I work over night and I only get bit when I’m sleep.
I live with my 5 kids and none of them are showing signs of being bit, even though I know they can be and just not be showing signs. My one daughter practically lives on the couch and she just looks at me like I’m crazy when I ask her if she has any bites in her. While I’m so glad my kids are not showing signs, it makes you feel like you’re crazy that you’re the only one showing signs of bites.
Ironically, I had bed bugs over 10 years ago brought in by a family member and the only thing I did was throw my mattress and couches out, I never treated my house and somehow, thank God, I never had a problem with them after that.
Now I have to go to war!!! I am going to do every thing you said in this video and your other links as well. Thank you again so much…I watch your videos for motivation. You don’t know how much you’re helping people. GOD BLESS YOU ❤🙏🏾
You’re very welcome 💞 I does my heart so much joy that I can and have helped so many people. Many blessings to you and your family 🙏🏾
I know it's been a year since this video was made 😅 but Ms V I enjoyed it, just listening, good information, good teaching. I'm 65 I can pass it on, I know people that have them away nice furniture, smh, but thanks darling, you'd be a good inspirational teacher 😊😊😊, God bless 🙏.
Bless you as well 💗. Everything I stated in my video still does apply, so definitely share it…. I also have a playlist of current videos I created to help others… th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
What a lovely articulate and kind lady. Thank you so much for your help!
Thank you and you’re very welcome 😊 I also have a playlist of videos that can help should you need it, the link is in the description.
Thank you for the product. It worked on my mothers house. We didn't have to use those over price companies. Thank you & keep up the good work.
You're very welcome 💐 Very happy to hear the great news and thanks for sharing 💞
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have only told one person. I haven’t seen any bugs yet. But, something is biting me. I’m mortified and I’m psychology damaged from this. I’ve already bought the Diatomaceous Earth. Thank you again. Truly.
You’re very welcome 💐. I also have a playlist of videos I created that should help, the link to the playlist is in the description 💕
Going through it now with fleas. Definitely going to get some. Scared to go to bed. You have done an amazing job getting rid of them. Poor soul. X
Just received my DE today & then I saw your video. The mental stress will drive you mad. & I have a double trouble plus more situation. You just gave me hope. Thank you!
I also have a playlist of videos I created that can help, the link is in the description.
Your video has given me hope! We never really had an issue in the uk with bedbugs everywhere?
But thousands came over from France on the euro star train and spread onto our transport system I think I bought them home last month!
Yes, they definitely travel. I create a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, the link is in the description.
Girl I enjoyed your video to the very end. I went through it with those little bastards too. My anxiety was through the roof. You really made me 😂when you confronted ur Son. Thankyou. Very informative and you are just awesome. Bless you And don’t let the bedbugs bite.
😂 I had to apologize to him later because I found out other people in the building had them...
This video really helped me to calm down🥲 bed bugs has seriously caused me so much anxiety. I love your story telling, would love to hear more! I have subscribed :) wish you all the best for your angelic work here
You're very welcome 💐. I also have a playlist of videos I created to aid in getting rid them, the link is in the description 😊
I’m so glad I came across your video. Just listening to you make me feel like I know can get get rid of them too. This week i have noticed i awaken to itching and burning skin but my husband haven’t experienced anything. I really thought I was going crazy until I seen 2 bugs in my bed. I was so angry but hopefully by the grace of God I can get rid of these creatures. Thanks for the video and sharing your story❤
You're very welcome 💐
I'm 1 month into the fight. Haven't seen one in 25 days but I know they are still here. They have babies every 3 weeks or so. Sharing what I've learned.
You don't need to get rid of furniture and clothes. Things you NEED: access to a clothes dryer, a liquid pesticide that you mix in a sprayer and spray on specific areas of your bed, box spring and sofa, baseboards, door frames. DE sprinkled VERY lightly in other specific areas, like behind electrical cover plates. If you sprinkle DE too thick, bbugs walk around it. You want them to walk THROUGH it. And DE is a "slow-kill" method. It will take weeks to months to kill them with DE.
You can use a sponge paintbrush to spread the liquid pesticide. You don't have to buy a sprayer if funds are tight. But you got to follow instructions on the mixing, and you got to shake it up while you use it.
Clothes dryer heat kills bbugs and their eggs. Dry infested stuff for at least 40 minutes on HIGH heat. It is recommended that you throw things in the dryer BEFORE you wash them because bbugs can swim and washer hot water doesn't stay hot long enough to kill them. Transport stuff in plastic bags to keep bbugs from falling off. Use a clean bag to bring stuff back home.
It helps to declutter.
Pesticides in aerosol form just aren't the best. You need liquid pesticide that you mix. Temprid FX or Crossfire. Both of those liquids have an aerosol form, but the aerosol is not as good as the liquid. Crossfire is supposedly the best. Temprid is less expensive. Crossfire gives 30 days of protection, Temprid 10 days.
I am convinced that we lose the fight against bed bugs because of the amount of effort required to fight them off. I know I am tired. It's great if everyone pitches in. You can't do bug bombs or sprinkle DE like baby powder everywhere and expect them to disappear. It takes work and specific placement of pesticide. A lot of work for AT LEAST two months. And vigilance because they are probably in your car if you have one. They are hitchhikers. Spray the car in specific areas too.
Miss Verlene, don't mean to hijack. I apologize if I've said too much. You helped me tremendously and set me on the path to learn more. Thank you.
@@mettamorph4523 I'm not Verlene or maybe you are talking about one on my viewer's... I have no problem with anyone sharing there experiences in the comments... The reason for my creating my video over a year ago is to share what worked for me, my issue started in 2018 and I got rid of it in 2018, with Diatomaceous Earth... It is now 2023...
@@VsLife Oops! I meant You, Miss V.
@@mettamorph4523 💐
Diatomaceous Earth, heard about it in my own journey with bed bugs, but ended up using Isopropyl Alcohol worked a treat. Enjoyed your video.😊
Thank you and thanks for sharing 💐
Thank you so much for this info! We just found them in our house! We spread this powder tonight. I watched a video that shared the information about this powder. We just started spraying it all over our house. I am so glad I found you! Now I know I'm on the right tract. I know it was very hard to admit you had these little bugs. I am afraid to to tell people because of the stigma attached to having these little buggers. So thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome, I also created a playlist of videos that can help should you need it, the link is in the description.
I hear you, I am 54 years old and had never seen bed bugs before. The people in apartment below come to find out they we're infested with them and gave them to me. I was traumatized thru the whole situation and am still to this day scared to sleep without a light on incase I think I feel something on me. It was a nightmare and the people below just had let it go and act like it didn't bother them . I'm telling you right now I don't do no bugs, especially letting them crawl on you like that, so I get where your coming from and I got the itchy welts also, it's awful. How often did you reapply the diatomaceous earth, daily weekly? The exterminator came 4 different times and had to get rid of my couch and everything before. I didn't even know I had gotten them until I started seeing a few odd looking bugs and started researching like you did and I was horrified and I like to be clean too. Thanks for your video I could really relate to everything you were saying.
Thank you so much for your response and yes those bugs can ruin your life... I vacuumed & reapplied it every two weeks. I don't have them now but I still apply it and reapply once a month because it kills other bugs and things as well...
Ugh I'm going thru the same thing I hate bed bugs because the can do damage control I rather be dead then have those bug and I'm dealing with the same situation because my nasty ass neighbors bring stuff in from the homeless shelter and invested me with there bed bugs I'm so stressed out I hate these damn bugs so much man ugh idk what to do iv been up for 2 days iv cleaned up and took my bed apart heating the room it's stressful I just got over covid then 4 days later I have these damn bugs I wish TH-cam would let us post pictures so I can show you guys how nasty my neighbor is ugh lord help me I don't do bed bugs roaches or mice ugh 😩😫
So sorry you have to go through this, start using the diatomaceous earth as I stated in my video, I know it's stressful but it works...
I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience and knowledge to assist us! I am 50 and have never seen a bed bug nor had any experience until now. 2 doors over, neighbors moved in about 3 1/2 weeks ago. They left a couch and loveseat in their driveway under a carport. It's been there this whole time. Even in rain. I minded my business so I never asked about it but started having concerns it was an attempt at bed bug extermination. Yesterday we had 3 adult bugs in our living room. 2 on the couch and 1 on my pant leg. Today I found one on our bed. We have no shells, excrement, eggs, or varying ages of the bugs. No signs. Today when the neighbors weren't home, I looked at the couches and they were covered with bugs. Same size and appearance of the ones we had. And it's been windy the past couple days, blowing towards our driveway and porch. My two small dogs potty in the adjoining shared yard. I think they got in by my pets or us from shoes or clothes. Informed the landlord and he told me to keep quiet about it and he'd handle the neighbors. Low income and can't afford to move. He instructed me to bag up our stuff and throw it away! No! However, upon research, everything is contradicted, and overwhelming. Supposed to literally bag and store everything that can't be ran through the dryer for up to a year!? Wash everything? Toss books, couches, etc. I did order the mattress covers and a handheld steamer. And the D earth kit. Hubby picked up the alcohol and squirt bottles for me. I've been vacuuming like crazy. We are working together and this weekend when he's off work, we'll check under the bed and flip the couch. Unfortunately I won't have the supplies I need until next week but I'm intending to at least try to keep numbers down. Lastly, I had intended to not use the chemical route since it sounds like it makes them retreat and wait. I want to trap and kill. Gonna follow your instructions and further info you offered within the comments. Thank you so much. I am hoping my anxiety will calm as these days pass. I've been in a deep depression the last 2 mos and this is both horrible and a blessing in disguise. It's got me up and moving and motivated. Crossing fingers that we caught the tagalongs and it doesn't turn into a full infestation. But, it sounds like it's best to be proactive and preventative regardless. So, new practice. Aside from the bugs-i enjoyed listening to you. Thanks again. 😊
You're very welcome and hoping for the best 💐. I created a playlist that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
I really enjoyed listening to you I have a bed bug bed bug problem myself I've been trying to find a solution to get rid of me other than 39:41 where do you get this product from do you order it,,?
Thank you💐. I have links in the description to purchase Diatomaceous Earth... I also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
@@janicejackson1938 The diatomaceous earth works!! We steamed our couches and baseboards, and put encasement bags on our mattress and box spring. Steamed the bed frame also. That cut the numbers a lot. We did not have a big infestation, ours was mild. But one bug is too many. After our final steam treatment, we applied the DE just as V recommends. Baseboards, under/behind furniture, all over the bed frame, electric outlets, inside our couches and under the seat/back cushions. We discovered one nest of 3 early stage bugs in a fold on the back arm of the couch and applied DE in all the folds also. The only bug I saw after that was one. He was on our wall below a wall hanging. Dead. Just as V described happened to her. It's been a month with no sightings or traces. We have steam cleaned the carpet throughout the whole apartment and both couches since. And reapplied the DE. Prevention now is our goal. It's hard, but trust the process.
I am soooo happy to hear this grate news 🥰. Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you and your family💐💞💓
Thank you for your story and your video. Thank you for being thorough with it. Just discovered that my mom had bedbugs in her house brought in by my sister's friend who moved in with her and she brought her little 6-legged blood-sucking friends wirh her. Worst part is I was totally ignored, shut down and blown off when I raises the red glag warning with proper protocol. Now we have a mess, my mom has 0 on savings due to a huge gas bill and we are having to navigate this stormy sea. Your information and attached commenrts from others is helping mw greatly!!! ❤❤❤
I have also created a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, The link is in the description.
I can also help with a big of diatomaceous earth, if needed.
What an informative video. I used to use DE on my dogs’ food, and also, I use to sprinkle it outside my yard. Never thought to drink it. Thanks again!
You're very welcome 💐
Thank you so much for giving us the whole story, V, really excellent to have so much detailed info and clear explanation. I think you really are an expert exterminator now! 😘
🥰 Thank you 💐
I found mine inside the pillow cases and embedded into the outer seams of the pillows. After throwing them away, vacuuming everywhere, and going through 3 cans of bug spray, that's pretty much nipped it in the bud. This video will certainly help with deterring a further problem. Thank you.
You’re very welcome 💞. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thanks V for sharing your experience. I just spotted a bed bug in my bedroom and came across this video when I started researching how to remedy the situation. I've known about food grade diatomaceous earth for a while, I appreciate your candid story telling skills. Have an awesome day!
You're very welcome & thanks for the kind words... I have links in my description to purchase DE & also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
It is like you're telling my story , a nightmare for sure ! I spent a lot of money to get rid of them , Got rid of all my furniture , spent 1300.00 to have my home sprayed and had a mental breakdown . I got rid of them and i hate them to this day!!!!!!!
I hear you, those things can ruin your life... Happy to hear you got rid of them😊
I feel so blessed to have found your videos. This is such a real heart to heart breakdown of a horrible situation, masterfully covered. Thank you
You’re very welcome 💐. I also have a playlist of videos I created with more information… th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
Sistagirl V, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Please provide the correct spelling of the product and where it can be purchased. I, too, am like you-my doctor says I’m a hypochondriac 😂, and I admit that’s possibly true. You are such a wonderful speaker and I feel so comfortable with you. I am a Southern Girl, raised in the South and I too believe in passing on Blessings-your story is a Blessing to me, and I will be passing it on. I look forward to hearing back from you. I have subscribed to you today. God Bless and Make it a Great Day🦋
You are more than welcome 💐 Thank you fro the kind words, is spelled Diatomaceous earth and you can purchase it from Amazon... Blessings 🥰
@@VsLife thanks again. I order it from my Chewy account from my pet account
You're welcome 💐
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH YOU HELPED!
I found a bed bug and freaked out I threw the whole bed set way and everything
I started vacuuming and steaming the carpet but I was still worried about them hiding around my house but then I found your video and all my worries went away thank you so so much
Your very welcome👏 so happy to hear it all worked out 😊. Thank you for letting me know 😊
Thanks for the effort and the info . Once you had bed bugs you have nothing else on your mind, but bed bugs!
Once you get rid of them your sanity slowly returns. Problem is most don’t know how to get rid of them and pay a fortune just to realize they still have the issue. That’s where I come in 😉
Thank you for being so unselfish with your info, you're such a huge blessing for sharing your knowledge. 💜
You’re more than welcome 💐
Great video. Year ago, I had an infestion of bed bugs, too. Everyone thought I was harbinger who curse the place. That may be true but my roommate across the hall rode the bus every day and bed bug do love to travel on public transportstion. Nvertheless I came acorss diatomaceious earth and Harris bed bug spray (reasonably safe) and that was it. I wash my chothes in hot water and dried them thoroughly, powdered the furniture, cabnets and carpet. After two weeks, I vacuum up the diatomaceous earth and reapplied it. After a few months, I never seen them again.
Our story is very similar… Thanks for sharing…
You have no idea how happy I was to come across this video! We recently ended up with these. We went our whole lives bed bug free, then one day Bam! We had them. We try vacuuming all furniture (couches, chairs, beds) everyday, and sweeping. We spray alcohol, use oils, even steam cleaned floors, and furniture. Nothing is helping, nothing kills them! You're so right, it takes a mental toll on people so bad. We don't have people over, and we won't visit anyone. We dry our clothes and shoes before going anywhere. I threw away stuff too. Exterminators are too expensive. You can't tell people you know for fear of judgement, or blame. I thank you so much for this information, and pray that it will work, because this is so exhausting and depressing.
I have a ton of videos on how to get rid of them, the link is in the description.
We have them right now. I paid 3 thousand for terminix to come out every 3 weeks for 6 months. It's making me crazy. They started in mine and my daughters room now they are in the living room. We put that earth stuff on the couch and under it. They're still coming. This is a life of hell. I purchased a bee suit for my daughter to sleep in. So she doesn't get bit.
@dianamullins2985 There's a process to getting rid of them, I have a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view what applies to your situation, the link is in the description.
Girl I have watched your videos 5 times! I’m freaking out I have bedbugs again! I bought the DE like you said and now my apartment looks like it snowed in here. Thank you a million times for your advice. Bless you my new friend!
Bless your heart ❤️, Let me know how it goes 💐
It's hard to get reid of those demons. I live in an apartment complex there's 9 other apartments in my building. I saw one the other day. Alcohol doesn't work, spraying don't work, or heat treatments. It's definitely not what it used to be but I see one every so often. I will definitely try what she suggested
I also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
The apartment I'm in was infested. They were all in the cabinets girl! I been here 6 years. But can't afford to move. I been just dealing with it. I have washed everything in hot water and dry on high heat, heat treatments, etc. The property management tried but they don't treat all the apartments at the same time
You can view the videos to get more information on how I got ride of them...
Thank you so much!! You are definitely a Heaven send! I'm not scared of too many things, especially bugs, but I recently got bed bugs somehow, and they bit at me for about 3 days before I woke up and saw one heading for my face! I've tried almost everything to get rid of them and i did get rid of most, but I'm still getting bit. Now i know what to do to get rid of all of them! I guess i won't be setting the house on fire after all!! Thank you so much!!❤
You're very welcome 💞
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I just found one this weekend after my daughter kept coming to me with bug bites. The psychological side is no joke. I started by doing the same thing you did... her room is completely gutted now, but I feel confident enough to put everything back now. Thank you.
You’re very welcome ☺️ I also have a playlist of videos than can help, the link is in the description.
Totally get the mental thing! We just bought our first home and unbeknownst to us, the owners left bed bugs behind. I started getting these spots on my arms and legs, but my husband didn't have a mark on him, so we thought it was a rash. Went to two doctors who both told me it was a rash, there was nothing to do, and to just wait for it to go away ($600 in medical bills) ... well it's been 3 months and they haven't gone away. It's warm out now and I can't really hide my spots with long sleeves anymore and it was really affecting me mentally. Yesterday I finally decided to investigate, and when I pulled our mattress back from the wall I saw their shed skin and their eggs on our boxspring. Called a professional for an inspection and he found a live bed bug that he said was "the biggest adult I've ever seen" 😮 so last night we spent our time vacuuming and doing laundry. Stayed up until 1am finishing laundry, but then I couldn't sleep because I felt like something was crawling on me. Don't think I fell asleep until 5am, then got up at 7 for work. Ended up falling asleep at my desk during my meeting 😴 I don't know if I'll ever get my peace of mind back sleeping in our bed.
I just recently created a video stating they should legalize bed bugs inspection before moving in to a new residence home, apartment, condo etc,... Getting your mental back is definitely a process after dealing with those bugs... I have a playlist I created that may help you... I also have links in the description to purchase Diatomaceous Earth and supplies... So sorry you're going this 😔. th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
@V's Life absolutely agree! Especially buying with an FHA loan! They already have so many silly requirements like "no chipped paint" and all kinds of things that need to be checked/fixed before the loan will be approved...why wouldn't they require a check for pests?! Especially bed bugs since they spread from place to place so easily and can cost thousands of dollars to get rid of them professionally. Just crazy that we moved into this house and had two rooms flood in the basement (first week of moving in), had a pipe burst, and now we have bed bugs! Not what we expected our first home experience to be like.
The same happened to me😢😢. I was on cloud nine, being a home owner .😊😊Moved in on 26th June by mid-July, I saw a critter crawling in my bed. Took a snapshot and googled it..Bed bug!! I used Harris bed bug spray to control the spread for a few days while I researched. Ordered crossfire, but while I was waiting for the shipment to arrive, my second bedroom was also infested. I bought hotshot spray from Wal-Mart and treated two bedrooms and living room furniture. Many exterminators recommend Crossfire, CimeXa, and Diatomaceous powders. So I recently sprayed Crossfire to all furniture plus carpets. No more bugs in my bedroom, I am in the process of encasing all my mattresses and box springs .I sprinkled CimeXa in there for more protection. So far so good, I need to keep fighting this battle both mentally and physically. I keep checking my two other bedrooms where I applied CimeXa, found lots of dead bugs. Hope to continue the treatment for 3 months.
It’s sickening to hear, you moved into a new home and have to deal with this😔. Glad to hear you’re on it and doing what needs to be done, I have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description 💞
I'm so Glad you were able to get rid of the suckers. I know what you mean same problem and that stuff works wonders will kill any bug that comes in contact with it. It's the best ever and safe. Thank you foe sharing your story
You're very welcome, thanks for your comment ☺️
Thank you so much for the time you took to make this video! I've lost sleep, started becoming insecure, have itchy bumps on my body, and started getting paranoid around my home and public places. When showering I started using alcohol on my soapy wash cloth. I was planning to throw away my beautiful bed next trash day. Nothing has worked for me. I was thinking to have to have a termite company come out to spray. I'm so glad I came across your video. You saved me. Love you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
You're very welcome, I have a playlist of videos you can go through, read the titles and view the ones that apply to you. The link is in the description.
@@VsLife Thank you for sharing, I will definitely go through the videos.
@peggy7665 You're welcome 💕
I’m sitting here in my office on the floor and I saw one running in front of me on the carpet & fast! I squeezed it and sure enough, blood. I also have 4 bites on my leg. This is what lead me to your video. I have this slight panic feeling.
We had bed bugs about 15 yrs ago. I don’t think the powder was invented yet back then.
Thank you so much for explaining everything!
You’re very welcome 💞 I also created a playlist of videos that can help, the link is in the description…
@@VsLife thank you 🙏🏽
@dlj7204 You're very welcome 💕
I read a story about a poor woman who was so upset about bedbugs in her apartment that she put alcohol all over herself when she arrived at home each time. Once she had turned her oven on high to get rid of them and was standing near the stove and she was burnt and the apartment building caught on fire. She ended up being hospitalized and may have died. So sad
Yes it is but we have to be mindful of the dangers of some of our everyday supplies we use and have around our homes… Thanks for sharing 💐
Omg I’ve been covering myself and my couch in rubbing alcohol 😣, I never thought about the flammability!! Thank you for the warning ⚠️
I have a playlist of videos that may also help, the link is in the description...
So glad I found this video! We already spent money for covers and diatomaceous earth . I don’t know if I been bit or not In often feel something crawling so…could be my
Mind. I am
Truly thankful for you sharing your story and wisdom. ❤
You're very welcome, I also have a playlist of videos I created should you need help, the link is in the description.
I went to you tube as well. I was getting bite. I did alcohol, bleach, bed bug spray which didn't really work. They wouldn't bite my husband just me. I had 2 very old box springs. I got rid of those and got some new ones. Never had an issue again. Those things had me paranoid. I couldn't sleep 2 months back in 2016. The alcohol and bleach did the trick. 7 years now bed bug free.
Happy to hear you got rid of them💐. Thanks for sharing your story…
This was very helpful. We have already applied the Diatomaceous Earth a couple of times in the last 2 weeks since we first found the bedbugs but I think we have not put down enough or done it correctly. We have also had success killing them on contact by spraying with Neem oil, but so far we are not winning the war. I subscribed and also saved your bedbugs playlist and will be watching all your other videos to see exactly how and where you applied it.
Yes go through the playlist, lots of valuable information in those videos...
Thank you for speaking out about the problem you had. They are tenacious little beasts. Live healthily evermore!
Yes they are and you're welcome. I have a playlist of videos should you need help, the link is in the description.
Glad you got rid, of your nightmare thank you for sharing your legwork
You're very welcome 💐. I also have a playlist of videos if you need help, the link is in the description...
May God bless you for taking the time to make this video. You made me realize I'm not a bad person because I have bed bugs. It seems a lot of people think only dirty people get bed bugs. I'm slowly making progress in getting rid of them. I think you're an Angel!
You’re very welcome Anthony and thank you, sad truth is people will say anything and have no clue about what’s really going on 💞. I also created a playlist of videos that may help, the link to the playlist is in the description ☺️
Thank you for your story. I have bed bugs and am really freaking. I've bought a lot of products, washed and dried a lot of my clothes, threw out a lot of stuff and they are still here. I'm getting ready to apply Diatomaceous Earth and was searching for videos to help me figure out how to use it. Thank you...
You’re welcome, I created a playlist of videos that can help, go through it read the titles and view the ones that apply to you. The link is in the description.
Thank you for this informative video. I moved to my spare bedroom room a few nights ago because I saw one on the sheet in my room and Realized that’s where the itching and bumps on my arms, back, chest and neck was coming from. Ive been researching and just bought a steamer from Amazon to start the process but now Im going to try the diatomaceous earth. Your video was right on time my sister!!
Thanks again🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾
**Just an FYI though; using-alcohol isn’t recommended bc it makes the fabric flammable and could be a fire hazard**. 🛑
You're very welcome 💐. I also created a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description 💞
I am SOOOO GRATEFUL that I’ve found this video!!!!! Omggggg these things have had me in tears for days!!!!!!! I am going right now to get my diatomaceous earth! A+ video!!
Thank you 💐. I also have a playlist of videos that may help... th-cam.com/play/PLERmZZinc_dm1cAGo-chA8DcV91gKj3E4.html
Thank you V. You are precious!!
We are at the end of our ordeal. I had to get rid of them fast and furious - I work from my home doing massage therapy- so I couldn’t wait. I did t work for a month! We did do the expensive route and called professionals. 3 treatments and $1250 cost. Also trashed our frame and headboard. They were homemade with raw wood and plywood. Murder to get all of them and bad for future possible problems. Plus their feces was ALL over them.
We’d had them a few months. My husbands bites were first on legs (I’m suspecting spiders or something in the yard- unless they were coming from under his work chair) then switched to torso. All along I was checking the mattress and then stopped at some point since I didn’t see any evidence. I feel so dumb missing it.
Thanks for your amazing video. You are a doll. We will continue to dust Cimexa every 3 months around our beds and couches as preventative in case anyone brings one home with them. I refuse to have another infestation like we did.
I too want to be an educator to all who need help and who do not know about prevention. No longer am I embarrassed!!
I have a playlist of over 70 videos helping others get rid of them. Happy to hear that you're doing what it takes to get rid of them and thanks for sharing your story 💐
I watched a video about this man, he tells how to get rid of them permanently. He said don’t just spray the bed, you have to take the bed apart and lay every piece against the wall. He said to steam clean the mattress and box spring and use the attachment to get in the seams. Then he says to wipe down all the other pieces. Do that to the whole bedroom. I do not believe all of that is necessary. lol I don’t think I would do that, I’m 63 and live alone I couldn’t do it without help. Thank you for the very informative video, you more than likely saved a lot of people money, we don’t have. I keep hearing crossfire whenever I watch a company that kills bedbugs, mix crossfire with that Diatomaceous earth. lol look I spelled it or my I pad did it as I was spelling it out. lol
You're very welcome, I also have a playlist of videos that can help. Go through the playlist read the titles and view the ones that apply to your situation. The link is in the description.
i found a solution to sleep better while trying to get rid of bed bugs. I went to walmart and bought a 2 man tent . I put the tent in my room and i get the best sleep ever knowing that they cant get me.
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing 😊
On top of your bed then??
Thank you so much for sharing! I hope that somewhere down the line the company reaches out to you and pays you for speaking so highly of their product!! Thank you again!!!
I hope so too, lol... You're very welcome 💐. I also have a playlist of videos that may help, the link is in the description😉
@@VsLife THANK YOU!!
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Ms. V, Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have never had bedbugs. However, I know 2 people who have had a problem with them before. I’m looking for to purchasing Diatomaceous Earth. Someone did tell me that they don’t like heat. I’m so happy that you have solved your problem with these little creatures. 🎈🎉🎈
Thank you💐
@@VsLife You’re welcome. Thank you again.
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