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− | + | Thanks to a successful media publicity campaign, we had a great opportunity to get testimony from people who have suffered from bed bug infestations. Indeed, we were very surprised by the great interest the publicity generated, showing us the degree of suffering endured by people facing bed bug infestations. In particular, the various testimonies we collected allowed us to obtain more information about infestation time and affected areas. Based on these observations we targeted and modelized affected area in order to design the most efficient trap. | |
− | + | Here we have translated the testimonies which we found the most interesting. | |
− | + | ==Medhi Y.== | |
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− | == Medhi Y. | + | |
Hello, | Hello, | ||
To follow up on your email, here is my testimony. | To follow up on your email, here is my testimony. | ||
"We noticed bites on our body thinking it was not just mosquitoes. We have already started searching on the Internet, and we have already found these spades. So we inspected the room, and our greatest despair, we came across these famous bedbugs, which were around eclectic catches, in the rains and many other places. | "We noticed bites on our body thinking it was not just mosquitoes. We have already started searching on the Internet, and we have already found these spades. So we inspected the room, and our greatest despair, we came across these famous bedbugs, which were around eclectic catches, in the rains and many other places. | ||
− | After a search on the internet, we treated the room and clothes with aerosols | + | After a search on the internet, we treated the room and clothes with aerosols and treated the literature with a Karcher because we had seen that they were sensitive to high temperatures. |
We were scratching, it is also a psychological torture to regain his lit after dark ... in fact, to know size strolls in your search for a chair, your chair cool, it is unsustainable. | We were scratching, it is also a psychological torture to regain his lit after dark ... in fact, to know size strolls in your search for a chair, your chair cool, it is unsustainable. | ||
We got to sleep in our living room, but this is not a viable situation in the long run. " | We got to sleep in our living room, but this is not a viable situation in the long run. " | ||
− | == Romain R. | + | ==Romain R.== |
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+ | The only effective method I found is: Vacuum first, then pass the 'vapocleane' all over the skirtings etc ... then spread insecticides and leave the room. But I noticed that with time and exposure, they got used to the chemicals. The chemical solution is therefore just there to encourage them to leave but does not really destroy them and moreover, it represents a danger for our health. Product very harmful to breathe. | ||
− | == Jean-Luc S. | + | ==Jean-Luc S.== |
Hello | Hello | ||
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One company made 7 passes, and our apartment is stuck with the remains of insecticide products. | One company made 7 passes, and our apartment is stuck with the remains of insecticide products. | ||
The children are stung and unhappy. | The children are stung and unhappy. | ||
− | We spent thousands of euros (I also | + | We spent thousands of euros (I also paid for the disinfection of the entire building, all to no avail) |
− | The | + | The local pest authority does not have any solutions, the city hall of Marseille is not interested. |
− | Honestly | + | Honestly, I am in despair. |
All we have left is your trap. | All we have left is your trap. |
Revision as of 08:59, 17 October 2018
Education & Engagement
Testimonies
Thanks to a successful media publicity campaign, we had a great opportunity to get testimony from people who have suffered from bed bug infestations. Indeed, we were very surprised by the great interest the publicity generated, showing us the degree of suffering endured by people facing bed bug infestations. In particular, the various testimonies we collected allowed us to obtain more information about infestation time and affected areas. Based on these observations we targeted and modelized affected area in order to design the most efficient trap.
Here we have translated the testimonies which we found the most interesting.
Medhi Y.
Hello, To follow up on your email, here is my testimony. "We noticed bites on our body thinking it was not just mosquitoes. We have already started searching on the Internet, and we have already found these spades. So we inspected the room, and our greatest despair, we came across these famous bedbugs, which were around eclectic catches, in the rains and many other places. After a search on the internet, we treated the room and clothes with aerosols and treated the literature with a Karcher because we had seen that they were sensitive to high temperatures. We were scratching, it is also a psychological torture to regain his lit after dark ... in fact, to know size strolls in your search for a chair, your chair cool, it is unsustainable. We got to sleep in our living room, but this is not a viable situation in the long run. "
Romain R.
The only effective method I found is: Vacuum first, then pass the 'vapocleane' all over the skirtings etc ... then spread insecticides and leave the room. But I noticed that with time and exposure, they got used to the chemicals. The chemical solution is therefore just there to encourage them to leave but does not really destroy them and moreover, it represents a danger for our health. Product very harmful to breathe.
Jean-Luc S.
Hello I write in total despair. For eight months we have been infested by bed bugs (1st district). We rented a steam cleaner, bought a freezer and tumble dryer, changed our sheets, box springs, pillows, mattresses. We threw away all our books and clothes. One company made 7 passes, and our apartment is stuck with the remains of insecticide products. The children are stung and unhappy. We spent thousands of euros (I also paid for the disinfection of the entire building, all to no avail) The local pest authority does not have any solutions, the city hall of Marseille is not interested. Honestly, I am in despair. All we have left is your trap.