Bed Bugs, A Step By Step Guide to elimination - The Only Real Solution (TLDR it isn’t Steam or DE)

[@annieworden7601]

Please follow his instructions. Found one bug Sept 1st immediately went to KZbin. Laid down DE. Still bites (I’m the only one of 3 in house) Ordered Crossfire Oct 7th and reapplied Oct 18th just in case we missed any area. Also used 2nd application to include my car. Today, Nov 1st have not been bitten or seen evidence in weeks. We had a very mild infestation and a very severe case of obsessive behavior changing sheets and inspecting every inch of my house. Sitting here today I finally feel I’m recovering from the trauma. Skip all other products here on KZbin and use crossfire as soon as you’ve identified a bed bug in your home. Don’t forget to treat your car as well.

[@GreenAkersPC]

Many people use a plastic el-cheapo sprayer and do just fine. A B&G isn’t required to treat it just does a better job

[@sizzlack5442]

Hey man, I'm training be a Bed Bug technician and your videos have been such an insanely valuable resources for me. I've even shared them with some of the technicians I work with and taught them some new information, appreciate all you do man. Maybe you could do some videos on sales and how to be an honest salesman? That's part of my job I still have yet to train on and would be curious to hear your perspective on it. I get it's not your normal field but thought I'd share an idea. Thanks again for all you do man!

[@epluribus7228]

You are just so unbelievably generous with your information and detail. I am constantly impressed with every video I see of yours. My question at this moment is, why not spray the floors? If the bed bugs have to walk on the floors to get from where they are to the person, why is that not a good strategy to getting them? Thank you, sir.

[@GreenAkersPC]

Treating the floors is not needed and bed bugs rarely crawl over wide open areas like floors. They live near baseboards and areas around beds not far away so that they need to travel across the floor. The label for crossfire says not to use it as a broadcast pesticide as well.

[@epluribus7228]

@@GreenAkersPC That's an excellent answer. Specific, clear, and nothing vague about it. I really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@elaineg.4971]

One of my problems is that I live in a house with okd fashioned hrd wood flors with gaps between.And I can see the bites-they smeak past my corcs and bite my ankles.They don't need to hide anywhere else.I have ended up covering my floors with foam board.Yesterday I got multi bites on my ankles -just becuse I was sitting in one spot.Yet I cannot find them(I brought them home from my son's place)_Any suggestions for the old type of hadwood floors?

[@mettamorph4523]

Do young bed bugs give less violent bites than adult bed bugs? Previous bbug bites stay with me for weeks and leave bruises. After spraying with another brand, before finding you, I saw one small bbug near the ceiling and I killed it. I know they're nesting and don't believe for a minute that they're gone. Seven days later I sprayed that other brand again. NOW I sometimes get a couple of small itchy bites that disappear in 24 hours, I'm wondering if they come from young bbugs. I just did a Crossfire spray 2 days ago, which is 10 days after my previous spray. I dusted my outlets. Crossfired the car. Thanks for all your info. Especially thankful for the mental health video. I can win this war!

[@GreenAkersPC]

Everyone is unique in how they react from bug bites.

[@irenecheng5122]

I have the same problem, in the beginning the bites were bigger, very itchy, after Terminex came a few times the bites got much smaller and barely itched, gone in about a day. Been 4 months still getting these tiny bites. Last time I saw a dead bug was one and a half months ago. Very mild infestation, only saw one live baby one 4 months ago, and then 3 dead ones since. Sprayed with crossfire two days ago hoping for the best. Jason is the best!

[@captainhennahead2323]

Thank you! I just started seeing them. I’m doing this... now. You rock brother!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

You are a big psychologist

[@elizabethholden5270]

Thanks so much! Getting ready to treat with crossfire. You mentioned couches and chairs, what about dressers and side tables etc. Also, should we treat the closets and wash the clothes in the closets? Appreciate your professionalism.

[@sarahrodriguez6322]

I appreciate all your advice your such an amazing person for sharing thank you so very much

[@chellyr4972]

I did absolutely everything WRONG 😕 on every way and I spent too much money. As a senior with very little money I totally fd up. This came on do suddenly and I live alone and don’t visit a lot. So I have a question. I’m one of them that has been getting bit and have torn my place up and have found not a single bug of any kind. So here’s my question… when I sprayed the cracks in my ceilings over my bed, like particles dripped out with excess chemical. (Raid bedbug 😕) was that possibly bedbugs or dust. I’ve lived in my place 29 years and have never put any sort of liquid in that area except paint. I’m going damn crazy with this. I have been get bit for three weeks now

[@chellyr4972]

My sofa and chair are only three years old and I am going toss them. My bed is a tempurpedic but is in an encasment. I can’t offers to but another one but it’s saving my back. This is so damn upsetting.

[@TheJamtan]

ok i am convinced we got bedbugs from my father-in-law. He got them out of town my husband goes there every day and sits on his couch and he comes home and sits on our couch. I have bits appearing on my body, numerous places in the zigzag pattern and my husband does not believe me because I haven’t found a bug and I need help. How do I find the bug when I’m not seeing them. i am loosing my mind i thank i am being eat alive. I have seen bites on my 9 year old. 😢

[@TheTarablee713]

They sell sticky traps that catch bed bugs so that you can identify them.

[@GodsTiming3]

Hi, I recently discovered bedbugs in couches and bedrooms. Do I need to bag up and wash all the clothes in the closet? Thanks in advance

[@patroberts3754]

I know I have bedbugs. But lately something else is biting me also. How would I get rid of bugs that I can't identify. Thanks Will Crossfire kill other bugs also?

[@teresar1879]

We just recently discovered a few bedbugs in our home. We are a retired couple and only use our bed and the couch. Do we need to treat the beds and wood work in the other bedrooms? Do we need to treat all furniture in the living room or just where we sit? Thanks for all you do to help us with our pest control needs.

[@davybenhamougmail1376]

Did you get rid of bedbug?

[@kdmq]

I have never used a spray-on pesticide, however I have used many powdered products over the last 5 years. Can I just vacuum the powders up with a vacuum with a good filter and start using Crossfire right after?

[@jessecahigginbotham2435]

Should animals be removed from the home prior to treatment and does the home need to be aired out before going back inside or bringing pets back inside? I have not bought the bottle to read it so I apologize if it’s on there. I’m trying to plan a sitter for kids and animals if needed beforehand.

[@GreenAkersPC]

no one is supposed to be in the room while its drying but after that its ok to reenter

[@jaydee506]

I really wish I lived in your town to hire you. I have bed bugs, been talking to contractor that only deals with bed bugs. I have been using DE and essential oils. I am thinking of hiring him as he uses Crossfire and heat treatment. I am a single elderly woman at 77 years and am not up for treating myself. I have been watching you for weeks.Just watched the video n you stated have to wait 90 days to treat after using DE n oils.. I and my dog are getting bit. I asked this man if his company would come back in a few weeks and he stated no gives a 90 day guarantee but if I want year it would be $350. Would this be advisable in your opinion. Also I really need to get this done. I only used DE n oils to get some relief. Can I call you as I have numerous questions. I would pay for your time. you also suggested not to use mattress encasement, why? Also should attic be treated, I live in FL with heat index of 101+ every day so would room not AC would that have to be sprayed...so many questions. We don't have many companies that treat bed bugs only.Please help me...God bless you for all your advise.

[@kristin972]

I have a dog. What do you suggest on how to go about treating? He in small and gets into everything. He also sleeps in the bed with me.

[@TheJamtan]

i wounder do they feed of the dog mine sleeps right beside me

[@christinekoenig5669]

No they dont.​@@TheJamtan

[@christinekoenig5669]

Just be outof house, dog too for a couple hrs.til residual spray dries.Once dry it's safe Jason said.

[@LANKY123]

great video, can I ask do you use a stream or mist spray and why for each?

[@GreenAkersPC]

Jet stream because it gets into cracks better than other options

[@LANKY123]

Great thanks for that, live in uk and had to pay £75 for crossfire and i got the last ones from amazon, watched loads of your vids, gonna do the treatment on either Friday/sat. Thanks for your advice and vids man. Sometimes the internet is indeed for mega helpful stuff…

[@marylandm715]

I just watched your 3 step video. I just bought some crossfire. I have treated some already with D Fense NXT. Do you know if this has repellent properties?

[@GreenAkersPC]

I would assume it is

[@marlenebean]

I thought not too long ago to switch to a platform bed and new mattress and thought eh I don't need it. Then I got bb's ahh wish I could go back in time!!

[@SamHardman14]

Hey Jason hope all is well? So I have a bed bug problem. I live in a mobile home they are transferring from room to room I’m using rubbing alcohol ATM was told only way to kill them is with heat treat I’ve saw your video you explaining how heat treat works and why it’s not effective I’ve tried several different things I’m desperate at this time. Where can I buy this cross fire and the sprayer I don’t have the 1000s of $$ to pay for a professional. Is this spray safe for humans and animals or does everyone incl animals have to be removed before spraying if so how long will I have to remain outside? I have 2 autistic boys 4 dogs a cat and 5 birds. Thank you and I appreciate any and all help I can get. Your videos are so helpful, but I really need to get rid of these things like yesterday.

[@SamHardman14]

Also how do I treat inside the walls and outlets?

[@heidimackey1867]

Cimexa for the walls and outlets. Dust it lightly

[@GB-wr5mb]

P.S. Please bring back bird mite information from your pest control convention, and share it in a video or live stream. Thank you!

[@GreenAkersPC]

I have videos on bird mites already have you watched them?

[@GB-wr5mb]

Yes, I have watched the one you made about the three step process of getting them out of your home, and the other about getting them out of your car. That’s how I know you recommend Suspend SC. I wanted your feedback on the other two products. It’s fine if you’re not sure. I’m trying Suspend SC now, but I wanted to know if you would recommend me trying Onslaught or Temprid if Suspend fails. Thank you!

[@brandi7310]

If I can't afford a B&G , what other sprayer can I use?

[@GreenAkersPC]

Have you seen this playlist? kzbin.info/aero/PLap2UKZH_o_oM8J1HeWTl_d9vO4ArHJAK

[@Falling_Star_Catcher]

I just put Hartz flea powder down in my bedroom, so does the same idea apply that I have to wait 90 days before spraying CrossFire? Also is the premixed CrossFire in the can as effective as the kind you have to mix yourself? Thank you for all of your helpful information. It is greatly appreciated.

[@Travisg5]

Vacuum it up and steam clean the carpet let it dry then treat with crossfire

[@GreenAkersPC]

@Travis is right

[@mettamorph4523]

Dawn, aerosols are less effective than solutions you mix yourself. If they were graded, mixing is A+, aerosols are a C. That's what KZbin research tells me. But aerosols are better than nothing.

[@mettamorph4523]

to be clearer, KZbin research says Crossfire aerosol is NOT as effective as Crossfire that you mix yourself.

[@kitjasabsgabs1830]

​​@@mettamorph4523 yes the aerosols have such small % of active ingredients. Mixables have alot more and work well. This man saved me from hell. Follow his advice. It works.

[@Paisleyface333]

Is the Raid Max with yhe straw that is on your list a repellant?

[@GreenAkersPC]

It isn’t a repellent

[@Paisleyface333]

@@GreenAkersPC awesome thank you!

[@sizzlack5442]

Hey quick question, so what’s the deal with synthetic vs non synthetic pyrethroids? I was looking into the active ingredients of Crossfire and Temprid and they both contain one but I though Bed Bugs were resistant to them/acted as a repellent? Thanks

[@kitjasabsgabs1830]

organic is best. Crossfire. The other makes bb not come around repels them But it don't solve issue. Crossfire does not repel them and when they come through the spray they die. And when using the store bought u can't use crossfire cause the non organic repels them. So now gotta wait 60, 90 days to use Crossfire.

[@jessi1667]

Welp…. I sprayed my bed with the yellow bed bug killer before I saw this video. Now I’m going to read how to get rid of it because my cross fire is showing up today. Do you have any tips on getting the other chemicals off the mattress?

[@GreenAkersPC]

Just wait 3-4 weeks

[@bensweiss]

Is there an alternative to B&G you can confidently recommend? It's expensive.

[@devincar0112]

Hi Jason I just sprayed my home and cars for the 2nd time. I have been bitten maybe once or twice, since the first treatment. No one else has been bitten. Should I spray for the third time? It will be a total of 3 months of crossfire. Thank you

[@childofthemosthighyah8145]

Update?

[@heysis7372]

Not everyone has box springs. My bed is an adjustable and does not use a box spring. What then?

[@seato412b]

Any thoughts on the Harris line of spray? I had sucess a year free i think but took awhile but i think got again maybe from a neighbor said treated parithian resistent ones too. Thx.

[@jarellejohnson8327]

I appreciate all of the information you provide, its truely a blessing. Ive purchased crossfire and plan on spraying soon. My son has bed bugs in his room. I just have a couple of quick questions. Would i need to bag up my sons toys or shoes in a bag during the spray or just leave them out

[@GreenAkersPC]

I would leave them out

[@jarellejohnson8327]

@@GreenAkersPC ok perfect thank you very much...appreciate all that you do.

[@GodsTiming3]

Hi, I recently discovered bedbugs in couches and bedrooms. Do I need to bag up and wash all the clothes in the closet? Thanks in advance

[@mettamorph4523]

@@GodsTiming3 I know you're waiting for the expert to reply. Let me tell you what I've learned. A clothes DRYER is what you need, not a washer. Drying clothes/bedding on high heat for 40 minutes kills bbugs and the eggs. Washing clothes is ineffective cuz bbugs can swim and the water doesn't stay hot enough for long enough.

[@immersivecrusader1]

Just a video idea, go over the products in your store page. I’m confused on why a few are listed, like the raid for bed bugs.

[@GreenAkersPC]

I do this from time to time on my live streams. I can do that this Thursday if you want

[@trinabarker-trujillo5478]

Is MGK 1852 crossfire the same?

[@thelittlegardenthatcouldok9130]

Ok- so I sprayed with other stuff and just found your video- because im still getting eaten alive- so I ordered crossfire from some tick tockers- I’m also allergic to them-so I need to treat- obviously I didn’t do a good job with the other stuff. Also the spray was given to me and it was older than 2 years old, so I believe the spray lost potency- so is it ok to to go ahead and use the crossfire now?

[@GreenAkersPC]

I would

[@jessecahigginbotham2435]

We currently have an encasement on our mattress that they have nested all over the corners of. When treating you mentioned take this encasement off. Should I throw it away? And if so, is there a proper way to dispose of it since there are eggs and bugs on it?

[@VoriceDorton]

I've already sprayed Ortho. Can I scrub the area to get it up and then apply Crossfire

[@lindarichards8700]

I heard bed bug bites are in threes. Three bites in the row is that true?

[@GreenAkersPC]

Sometimes but not always

[@lynfairy]

My friend treated with cheap stuff. So he should wait 3 months to use crossfire I bought him?

[@heysis7372]

What about an IGR after you spray ?

[@andielinke8523]

Jason I have my mattress and Box on the floor because I have an old dog and I don't even know for sure if it is BBS it might be fleas might be both do I have to get a bed frame? do I have to treat all the rooms at the same time I mean it's a two family home

[@yacinlabiadh2307]

I have a bed bug problem especially in my room / box spring , thats where it started i guess , however , where i live ( tunisia) i couldnt get crossfire anywhere and i dont have a way to get it online ( no online payment method ) I could find two products , the first one contains (Cypermethrine 50g/L - Tetramethrin 10g/L) , the second one contains (D-tétraméthrine : 0.12% ,Cyperméthrine : 0.27% ,Pipéronyl butoxyde : 1.21%) in aerosol form Are they effective ? Can they be an alternative ?

[@albaiter1373]

I have used tremprid many times and heard about crossfire. I bought it sprayed it not realizing I shouldn’t do that now what do I do wait 90 days?

[@matthewferringer48]

Do they develop a resistance to crossfire?

[@BeingConformed]

I don't see you wearing any type of mask during application. Everything I've read says to wear a respirator. Is it really okay not to use one? (I'm not trying to buy extra things if they aren't necessary)

[@GreenAkersPC]

Crossfire doesn’t require a respirator

[@carolinamoradi9786]

Hi ! I'm living in the capital Stockholm of Sweden. I have issues with bed bugs. I need to buy Crossfire. But I'm living in Sweden. How can I order it ? Best regards from Carolina.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

There is a site called Ubuy that sells it and ships it international

[@brittanylawrence226]

After u use crossfire how long do you wait to use alpine wsg?

[@teresajohnson6379]

Thank you!

[@GreenAkersPC]

You're welcome!

[@reginaedwards897]

Is there any other kind of sprayer someone could get besides the B and G?

[@kitjasabsgabs1830]

U can use a paint brush also. I use a Harbor freight 1 gallon sprayer. But I had to cut a glow stick in half, poke a hole and insert a 3 inch straw from a wd40 can. That way it don't drip. It just don't have the pressure like a BnG. HF has no wand. It's attached to the bottle. I spray a small, thin line like a fence around bed, base boards etc. I followed what he said and I've been free of BB.

[@reginaedwards897]

@@kitjasabsgabs1830 thanks I have sprayed twice so far but I honestly believe it was a bad infestation bc a friend lived here for about 3 years and last year she got bed bugs, then she moved to another place. I guess thinking she could get rid of them that way. Tried to tell her you can’t but now I am fighting to get rid of these dang things. Never in my life have I ever had these.

[@mettamorph4523]

@@reginaedwards897 hi. no shame in having bbugs. they're found in the fanciest ritziest places. I'm old. Had my first encounter in my life in February 2023. Used liquid temprid twice, liquid crossfire once. Last treatment march 21 2023. Did all baseboards, ceiling crowns, bedframes, box spring interiors, headboard, sofa frame interior, chair legs and backs. Been no sightings or bites for 4 months now. You gotta go medieval on them at the start of the battle. It's grueling. But worth it. I'm still wary. I just got comfortable a month ago to stop taking my clothes off in the basement and throwing them in the dryer before entering my living room.

[@mattlauer3323]

last summer I had bb had a pro come out he sprayed temprid took care of the problem. they put on encasements on mattress can I remove these after a certain time?

[@GreenAkersPC]

I would wait

[@ChuySusej]

have you seen mark robers video on bed bugs if so what are you thought on the video

[@GreenAkersPC]

he made the video to sell mattress encasements and heat treatments. He has Aprehend up there as a pesticide they are testing and doesn't even talk about how it murders bed bugs at all. He conveniently leaves it out. Its a pure bullshit video and I disagree with it nearly 100%

[@pickingpetunias1318]

Listen to Mr. Akers.

[@TruckDriver_Em215]

Are u located or have offices in Philadelphia?

[@GreenAkersPC]

No…only Virginia

[@hydrangea8696]

Thanks much appreciated

[@josselinvillegas1]

i sprayed 91% alcohol so far on a few things. am i good to spray crossfire now. its been over 48 hours of that. or should i steam and get thag out first and then crossfire

[@GreenAkersPC]

Alcohol has no residual at all so you’re free to treat with crossfire just don’t use the alcohol after

[@saras5264]

Originally was told by a professional that I had fleas and they sprayed for them. Then I found bed bugs. Should I wait to spray cross fire if it was a flea spray.

[@GreenAkersPC]

Is it possible you had fleas and bed bugs

[@saras5264]

@@GreenAkersPC maybe but I don’t have any pets so I thought fleas was odd because I’d didn’t see any. I’m not sure the brand it was.

[@jaydee506]

what can you do if you're getting bitten so bad every night. Is there something I can put on my body to deter them. Have tried essential oil, DE come to find out that this is wrong when your using crossfire do I have to wait 3 months. I am old and sickly any suggestions. I am on fixed income and not up for doing it myself so will have to hire someone and take out a loan. I am waking up every night at 3 am Will anything prevent them from biting.

[@esthermartinez4824]

If pest control did their last spray on Monday and I put DE down Thursday. How long or what I have to do to remove before applying crossfire

[@christinekoenig5669]

I vaccumed up the DE b4 spraying Crossfire.

[@famoushollywood]

Can you come to Texas and give me a preventative treatment every time it fades? lol I'm so freaked out. Now i'm worried to travel! So is it safe to put Diatomaceous earth in electrical sockets and behind outlets and not be bothered by the dust?

[@user-nf2pc5bh7u]

do we still have to do all the common prep stuff most exterminators tell people to do , if we are using crossfire , and can mixed crossfire be left over to use another day or does it have to be used all in one treatment ?

[@GreenAkersPC]

Just made this for you kzbin.infofONAFpHuUyk?feature=share

[@TheTarablee713]

This is amazing! I don’t know what the heck the other guys are using but they recommended that we throw away all papers and take down pictures off the walls… nightmare prep work. Especially when you’re dealing with elderly and bed bugs. They don’t want you to touch anything and you don’t want to!! But the other exterminator insists. Ugh!

[@wayneh991]

Where do I find crossfire We need it in Kentucky

[@GreenAkersPC]

www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=43235&userID=2728619&productID=1208715555

[@andielinke8523]

can I send people in Canada crossfire in the mail

[@McplQuebec66]

What about heat treatment for killing bed bugs?

[@GreenAkersPC]

I don’t recommend them

[@ummehaani6596]

How do I get Crossfire in india?

[@aquariuskudo]

Is BugMD a repellent?

[@chik8836]

Yes

[@elizabethramirez5525]

What area do you treat if you have a cement basement?

[@TheVoyeure]

A vidéo suggestion is how you do not to be infected as an exterminator and if you got infected in the past story time.

[@GreenAkersPC]

I can do this

[@grample1]

what is walmart?

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

It’s a store

[@scasey1960]

Huh - you mean evolution is correct?

[@GreenAkersPC]

No it’s called adaptation