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[quote=doodlebug][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need an exterminator. Diatomaceous earth, etc, do not work.

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OP here.  I have a friend who had them in her NYC apt and she had a bed bug consultant (can't believe that exists!) come in and they actually said to use the diatomaceous earth.  They had her put it on the floor then vacuum it up so it could get into the vacuum - so as to not spread the bedbugs every time she vacuums.  That's why I'm using it.

Apparently they also have dogs that can sniff out the bugs. I'm hoping I'm not at that point yet.

As of now all bedding has been washed on steam cycle and dried on high heat for an hour. Mattress and box spring vacuumed and bedbug proof mattress protectors put on.  Bedbug interceptors put on each foot of the bed to see if the eradication efforts are working (they apparently crawl in and can't crawl out so you can see if you still have bugs).  Bed pulled away from the wall and rug vacuumed. At least I feel safe sleeping tonight.

Will tackle my nightstand tomorrow (bagging up contents).

Keep your fingers crossed for me, DCUM. [/quote] I had zero bedbugs caught in the the cups you put under the bed legs. Don't let those determine whether what you're doing is working or not because they're not a good indicator. All they really tell you is whether a bug crawled into the cup and couldn't get out. [/quote]

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