Bed Bugs- What You've Been Told is Totally False

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[@deacondingledine5200]

Mark accidentally avoided the most simple advice that everyone hears but pays no attention to, he did in fact let the bed bugs bite.

[@cbkqmom]

He absolutely, in fact; did.

[@deafbythirty4148]

He slept loose 😔

[@BeanMann]

​@@deafbythirty4148 another one lost to preventable causes smh 😔

[@StrikeEagIe]

I hate when that happens to me dude

[@TheNewbie78]

Not accidentally, he purposely avoided it

[@RogueODST]

My mom has been at war with bed bugs for almost 2 years now, spent over 8000 on exterminators all failing to do their job, not one of them even suggested steam or how to properly use diatomaceous earth, she can't afford exterminators anymore and has resorted to harsh chemicals which seem to have handled the bulk of them, but with what I've learned here I can hopefully help her to finish them off and prevent future problems, thank you.

[@famlauriek7353]

Diatomaceous earth definitely, I speak from experience 😬

[@sirdaddytworolls4735]

I got lucky, that was the only ywo things my guy did and they were gone in 2 visits

[@Vwalkergti]

Steam and rubbing alcohol helped for us

[@sunshine3914]

Four words: Green Akers Pest Control. He’s second generation exterminator with his own social media. A few years ago I had freaked totally out thinking I had them (I can’t even watch this video - that’s how freaked I am over them). However, that wasn’t the case (thankfully), but I’ve been able to help others, with his knowledge.

[@S1MH4CKR]

In my experience virtually every single business cheats peiple out of their money.

[@heatherborello]

Its funny how these little demons are basically land mosquitos, but the mental toll they take is devastating.

[@crowsandravens8998]

Yes, Red. Absolutely.

[@ErnolDawnbringer]

no. actually way harder to get rid of than mere mosquito.

[@USMC-es4yy]

​@ErnolDawnbringer on the flip side if you do ever get em,you know they don't carry lime disease or anything else..

[@mrhatman675]

​@@USMC-es4yythey actually do carry a disease that affects only chimpanges but who knows maybe in the future.......

[@burnban3047]

mosquitos effect more people so id argue bedbugs take no more toll than the boogeyman

[@jameslmorehead]

I had bedbugs a few years back. We got them from a hotel. We should have known something was up when we had to leave in the middle of the night because my son was having an incontrollable asthma attack. We found the little blood suckers in his room about 3 months later. It was bad. Not much was on the market to treat them, so I did some testing myself. Nothing this scientific, but with clear results. I captured 10 bedbugs at a time, put them in a plastic container and added the treatment as desired. Diatomaceous earth does work well, but so does boric acid or borax, but at a fraction of the cost. Sprinkle the carpet and baseboards with either of the 3, and the effect is the same. The cheap powdered laundry detergent works well too, but not as well. Boric acid had the best success. I did find a combination of pesticides does work with a residual effect. It's Cyonara 9.7 (Lambda-cyhalothrin 9.7%), Bifenthrin, and Permethrin. These work slightly different from each other, so a generational immunity is unlikely, and are each safe for indoor use. The Cyonara has a pleasant cherry blossom smell. Just steam, spray, them put down powder. Those little blood suckers were gone in a few weeks. Given their long food intake intervals, we still see one on occasion, but they are typically already dieing.

[@husinhhoa]

You're a bug professional. Haha

[@ahkira1041]

How do I save this

[@raraavis7782]

​@@ahkira1041 Make a screenshot and save it as a picture.

[@artdrixx1721]

How often did you do the treatments? Starting to have issues with these little shits and need them gone before they become a big problem.

[@Asunaxkirito.]

There are over 5 nests inside my bed bcause it's made of wood😭

[@metrazol]

Prof. Wong is the kind of academic I love. Huge nerd, loves his subject, happy to share, has a lab of horrors in the basement.

[@notcharles1]

I eat egg

[@YusrilHellscythe01]

@@notcharles1 Cool.

[@idontwannatypeaname]

​@@notcharles1 nice

[@zes7215]

no such thing as love or nerd or etc, some tech s k, no nerx about itx

[@monetary_episode494]

what?

[@lnyitrai]

Dude, this is not edutainment anymore, this is actual public service. Well done.

[@DriverEra.]

great

[@Glacially]

Only 1 comment? Let me fix that

[@Mrcringey737]

Did you donate $1000

[@ollollo782]

@@Mrcringey737 it was 1000 Hungarian Forints

[@Sus_Pleb]

@@ollollo782$2.81 usd

[@ohioh111b111y]

In the same house for 25 yrs. NEVER had any time of bug infestation until: We bought a bed in a box (mattress) in December and now are on our second huge bitefest. I just used the Diatamaceious yesterday and Im hoping for great results. The fogger seemed to work for a month or so and this video mentioned that the fogger simply makes the bugs immune to them. Best of luck getting the bugs gone to everyone !

[@sevincefebaranaydogan1269]

kurtuldunuz mu

[@Burz-gro-Khash]

Update?

[@ohioh111b111y]

@@Burz-gro-Khash two weeks ago, same room, woke up to 2 bug bites. one on the top of each hand. took most furniture out of the room and still using the Diatamaceious. One of the bitefests was definitely a bed bug. The latter two didnt have the same swelling pattern. Oh, ya, also buzzed the hair off and trimmed the beard real close. Bugs love nesting in a healthy beard.

[@buckshot4428]

We had them in our bedroom. Tried the bombs and other things like spraying them with rubbing alcohol. 90% worked the best. I even put vasoline all over the bed frame to catch them. I caught quite a few. Ended up throwing the matress and box springs out. That was about 2 years ago and I have not seen one since. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@nathanielmiles-urdan3741]

This dude has built credibility like no one I've ever seen. He just said "ignore all the advice you've ever heard about bedbugs" and I just thought "okay" with no hesitation

[@EthanPerales.]

With great power comes great responsibility

[@marallenrondez2606]

Best part about Mark is the fact that a lot of his videos revolve around science, engineering, and education, and are often a mix of all three to some degree. For evidence and data gathering videos though like this one, he always ensures that the data is presented well and is understandable to the audience via the scientific method. His upload schedule is also a factor given he has mentioned multiple times that he intends to upload about once a month, or 12 vids a year to really increase the quality of these videos in a regular manner/schedule.

[@Abbadon2001]

As a fellow engineer, when we contracted bed bugs many years ago from travel, I dismantled all furniture, pulled all carpets back, and went all out war with the wallpaper steamer to any and all crevices in the house. Problem sorted! Never came back.

[@jermeenator]

He builds up credibility with evidence. I love how he makes his thinking process visible. Truly inspiring to budding young scientists!

[@handledav]

you shouldn't.

[@nick2612]

I've never experienced bed bugs, but this has inspired me to burn my house down just to be safe.

[@pauldrice1996]

You wont regret it tbh.

[@politicaloutsider413]

Just don't be dirty...take a bath daily, it's as simple as that 😊 It works for me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alexsouza9533]

@@politicaloutsider413 That is nonsense.

[@markfoster1520]

It is the only sure way!

[@paulsowell8544]

What with three letters.

[@babettechambers848]

Great information. Very informative. Thank you 🙏

[@me124]

We should be finding ways to get rid of them permanently bc we don’t need them.

[@NurseSnow2U]

THIS!!!! LORD WHY PLEASE SO MUCH THIS!!!!

[@MeItyCheese]

I mean we don’t really need to get rid of them either

[@gotvidz2222]

@@MeItyCheese yes we do

[@williamperry4519]

The bites aren't the worst part it's the psychological damage.

[@heyitsbigguyscavhere]

This is absolutely true. and I can say that, as someone who has dealt with them in the past

[@Inalienablerights15]

AMEN!

[@luukvandijk5171]

We at my moms lost around 50k in a couple of years because of them. We are all still traumatized sadly

[@JediNinjaification]

I had them once and I swear I have PTSD from them.

[@grelm1322]

For real

[@JustGoBrandon]

Years I ago I noticed bed bugs. This is how I eradicated them. 1) I sealed my mattress with a bag, as suggested here. 2) I cleaned all my clothes, sheets etc. 3) I bought four small bowls and put diatomaceous earth in all of them. I then placed each leg of my bed into one bowl. That way when the bugs wanted to climb up to me, they would climb up the bowl and fall into the diatomaceous earth. Every morning I found bugs in the bowls. Within a week they were all dead.

[@Ghost-fc3kc]

How dare you, you murderer 😅

[@arisako5625]

you dropped this king 👑

[@heistbros8575]

Interesting idea, I guess the only flaw is if some had already eaten and where in your mattress

[@Illsky9]

All but one. muahahaha

[@will-zj5gq]

@@Illsky9 a dandelion. i haven’t seen one of those since the first freeze

[@user-eb5qu1gt9k]

Thank you Mark! This video changed my life entirely! Your recomendations helped me to get rid of bed bugs in my dorm room completely! Thank you sooo much!

[@NA-yq4pe]

How long did it take for you? And were you doing anything other than the steps mark mentioned in his Offence and defence?

[@nompumelelomavuso3548]

How long did it take you to get rid of them completely?

[@terencebates6808]

Great video Mark well done. I knew all of this some 5 years ago. 100%. spot on. Pest control companies work their business on control and not massive elimination.

[@griffinshorts785]

I love the contrast between Marks panic and the professors immense chill

[@xWood4000]

Imagine if you were that nervous at your job 24/7

[@EphemeralProductions]

I guarantee you if those nasty things took over the professors house he would be JUST as panicky. 👍

[@isyougood]

I love the professors willingness to support Mark’s utter insanity😂

[@HallowedError]

"You'll feed my babies? OK"

[@TheonEvilbuho]

lol, he was alright bet lets do this for science.

[@KaiyaCorrbin]

As a lab person, myself...if Mark wanted to do a video all about microbiology, I would be 100% down with it, no questions asked lol.

[@dizzydaddy000]

I mean food is food.

[@samwortham2385]

Eleven! You get one bonus.

[@luxx2682]

I once went to stay with a friend for a few nights and was waking up with all these strange bites which I'd seen videos about in the past, so knew they were bedbugs. She however did not have any bites but called her building's pest control anyways. They came and inspected and found huge nests underneath the mattresses. Not everyone shows a reaction. She was laying asleep at night getting fed on all night and had no idea!

[@sophiehammond]

This video is so useful! Thank you so much!

[@LoganReads]

As a former Pest Control technician, I endorse this message. I also want to stress the importance for those living in apartments buildings to let management know about the bedbugs. Small problems can get out of hand fast and it is very common for the person that reported the problem to be near someone with a much bigger infestation.

[@sef2273]

Who pays for the extermination?

[@LoganReads]

In my experience the landlord will almost always pay for the treatment. In British Columbia, where I worked, the landlord was legally responsible unless the tenant could be shown to be responsible for the infestation. Simply having bedbugs was not sufficient to establish the tenant is at fault. Most landlords don’t want bedbugs in their buildings and will make significant efforts to eliminate them. That said, some landlords aren’t great and do resist paying for the treatment.

[@jquest3329]

The landlords don't compensate for the costs and upheaval of packing/bagging/washing all the stuff, it turns your whole life upside down for a week. And are the chemicals not-toxic for indoor air quality?

[@MufinMcFlufin]

In America, I've heard a lot of places have a clause regarding pests like bed bugs that will (at least try to) make you financially responsible for their extermination. This unfortunately leads to people often not reporting they have bed bugs or waiting until others have gotten bed bugs before reporting it so they can try to point the blame on someone else to avoid thousands if not more for extermination.

[@LoganReads]

@@jquest3329 That's true about the life disruption. When applied properly and the directions are followed the products are safe for indoor use. Usually after a chemical treatment there will be a period of time before reentry is allowed. Entering before enough time has passed could be hazardous.

[@therobpratt]

Another tip for prevention: when you arrive at a hotel room - not only inspect the mattress but also anything near the bed like behind the headboard and the nightstands - PRO TIP: use a hot hairdryer in those hard to see areas to see if any bedbugs are there - they’ll move to avoid the hot heat and you’d hopefully see them.

[@KarenCrusoe1]

And the curtains! They love the pleats at the top.

[@guesswhosgoing2jail2nite78]

Electrical outlets too. Also I remember coming across on Reddit cautioning people who buy used electronics. The poster opened up a small hand held gaming device and it had bed bugs in it.

[@supadupakyle8363]

Wow! I’ve learned so much from this comment and Marks fantastic video. I travel all the time for my job… I will apply this knowledge, but overall you just have to be a clean person

[@therobpratt]

@@supadupakyle8363 I wish it was as easy to just be a “clean person” but these bugs are tiny, pernicious and multiply rapidly. Unfortunately, lot of people just don’t have this quality of information for preventing or eliminating an infestation. Mark’s video and a few of the other comments here are really helpful. But most people expect to be entering into a clean hotel room, or sitting in a clean movie theater or park bench, and unknowingly pick up a bed bug or two and bring it home.

[@joeadkins9278]

Best thing to do in a hotel is simply notify the front desk that you have found evidence of bedbugs in your room. I worked in a resort hotel for 3.5 years and few things will cause hotel staff to move faster than the specter of their hotel being known as having bedbugs. They will move you to a new room and may compensate you for the inconvenience. Do check-in early enough in the day so that the hotel is sully staffed and extra rooms are available.

[@CarrieMcCabe-dg3zt]

Thanks for your video, it was clear simple and very helpful

[@bailey2652]

Hey Mark! Just wanted to express my thanks for all the useful information and also pose a question of my own! People like me who have been through infestations frequently suffer from paranoia surrounding them, and are hyper-vigilant when it comes to looking for the first signs of an infestation, but those of us with little to no reaction to bites don't catch the most important one. I'm wondering if there's a product out there that would behave like the bedbug bait used in your tests here, something we can leave out and use at as a relatively conclusive litmus test of bedbug presence? I think I speak for more than myself when I say we'd all sleep a lot sounder seeing the bait empty!

[@armin.hierstetter]

Mark has the unique ability to even make a super gross topic not only playfully entertaining but sparking curiosity in any living human being. The world needs definitely more Mark Robers.

[@X150X69]

I Agreed

[@GlitchRat1]

​@@X150X69 i also agree

[@willrobinson9767]

We have plenty of idiots.....

[@cornoc]

now if he could only figure out how to spark curiosity in non-living human beings

[@M1A2_AbramsSEPv3]

@@cornoc 😂

[@kylejensen2409]

Having been a pest control technician for many years, this video was so awesome. Thank you Mark for showing the science! We need a pest control series from you.

[@Asharra12]

Yes! i want one on cockroaches. Hate those things and it's warm enough here that I already knew they could fly 😂

[@coolava2952]

​@@Asharra12 gonna give Mark a heart attack.

[@Asharra12]

@@coolava2952 But at least I'll have some better tips on getting rid of them 😂

[@AbadiyTalaba]

Yes, something on cockroaches would've been most welcome

[@Niven110]

Same here, really glad he is exposing ineffective solutions with a professor

[@jenk7569]

Amazing video!! Completely quelled my bedbug fears. I was wondering if you could do one on dust mites? I’m super allergic, have tried a lot of things, and it’s still ruining my sleep, wonder if experts have tested any products that help

[@user-lx4gl5gz4g]

I work in pestcontrol, my company sprays strong insecticide with residual on people’s mattresses, couches and any furniture in the house (not where people have contact with the fabric ). We also do a crack and crevasse treatmeant. Usually takes a few services to get rid of them.

[@svgproductions72]

I had them 4 years ago living in NYC, it’s a mentally draining ordeal as well as psychological. I was afraid of sleeping in my own apartment. Worst experience ever, luckily my building solved the problem pretty quickly. I don’t wish this on anyone! Great video Mark, very interesting!

[@inadequateOSprivileg]

I too live in a building, which solves problems pretty quickly.

[@sharong8511]

New buildings in my small city have a separate facility for steaming every piece of furniture and every item that people bring to the new apartment thus eradicating bedbugs before anything is brought in. I should say every new government run apartment building, not every single building.

[@EEEEEEEE]

‎E‎

[@hanselmansell7555]

My partner is still traumatised 4 years later... little b*stards 😮

[@MaxLennon]

@@inadequateOSprivileg This is a lesson in comma usage ;)

[@winterx2348]

PROTIP for if you need to draw bed bugs out and get them to go to a specific place, such as a spot with lots of diatomaceous earth: dry ice! worked like a charm when i had to fight an infestation once. the dry ice gives off carbon dioxide as it evaporates which makes them think food is breathing nearby. stick a chunk in a plastic bowl, surround with DE, and leave it overnight. within a week of doing this every day, my problem was solved. i couldn't draw them out with my own body because i'm allergic to these suckers so the dry ice was a godsend.

[@cynthiakeller5954]

That is a fantastic tip! They sell dry ice at my favorite grocery store year round. I imagine the bed bugs go craze around Halloween, lol!

[@cynthiakeller5954]

Your tip was so earth shattering, I had to pause reading through the comment section and write (not save to phone) it down in my desk calendar. Mind you I've never had bed bugs but I have kids that move around like gypsies. Do you have any tips for roaches. Don't have them either but again my kids...

[@winterx2348]

@@cynthiakeller5954 glad you liked my advice, i hope you never have to use it. I've never dealt with roaches before, just bed bugs and dust mites, so I don't have any tips for that. I wish you luck!

[@niceboi6364]

This is a genius move! I wonder why this comment isn't blowing up.

[@stonespider]

​@@niceboi6364 here 💣💥💥 hope this helps

[@Everything_All_at_1ce]

I saw you had a bottle of Aprehend (a spore based treatment) in the line up of the treatments you tested. I would like to know how that stood up to the rest of them?

[@MrJacobmetcalf]

I'm glad that you became so popular and help so many people thank you

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

Bad idea watching this at 2am while in bed. Now I feel things crawling on me!😭

[@tthom2459]

lol . . . . I feel for ya!

[@DownWithBureaucracy]

I feel this even not being in bed at 10am 😭

[@rjtimmerman2861]

I feel called out, as it is, in fact, 2 am and I'm in bed

[@Mike__B]

@@DownWithBureaucracy yup, started simple with feeling an itching sensation then full blown creepy crawling feeling and I had to stop watching.

[@haliax682]

3 am for me now :/

[@keithmccormick2615]

Dr. Wang is amazing. I've been in the pest control industry for almost 24yrs. This is one of the best informational videos on Bedbugs I've seen in a while. Awesome work Mark!!!

[@kittyratrawr]

thank you for your service

[@DenkyManner]

Currently dealing with bed bugs. Had them once before nearly 20 years ago. After months of psychological horror the thing that worked was diatomaceous earth. Very reassuring to have it confirmed here

[@JuanRojo-bv7jm]

Thank you , most interesting video on this topic I have seen. It is quite straightforward and take out any fear about it.

[@JONBA.]

The amount of times Mark gets trolled by Professor is hilarious.

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@HappytreeLuis]

"One bonus" haha

[@kilominum]

the hehe when he shaked the container with roaches got me crying

[@agentmueller]

@@andriusk5044lmao

[@jacksonstewart9849]

As a pest control technician myself, this is incredibly helpful! A lot of my customers have questions about the things they can do to get rid of bed bugs or avoid them, and- along with the professional help that my coworkers and I provide- this would be a great resource to direct them to. I especially found the test with the simulated bed post very interesting and it explains a lot of bed bug behavior I already knew about- specifically them climbing all over the walls in severely-infested rooms and apartment units. Great video! See if you can find other pest related content to make!

[@shmooveyea]

pest control punching air rn

[@fredericapanon207]

@Jackson Stewart, I have found heat treatment to be very effective. It can be done on a room-by-room basis or as a whole house or apartment, depending on your budget. Personally, I found the first option to be most affordable though it taked more work on my part. Look up YouKillBedbugs in Alberta for more info.

[@scartrace]

Definitely needs to do one on german roaches

[@kibbimkinall2066]

I concur with his info, Pest Control here aswell.

[@evolutionarydeadend6812]

@KING'S REVENGE You should become a pest control technician.

[@benjaminakahi]

Brilliant, informative and educational. Ignorance just went dead after watching this video. Love this snd the knowledge is wealthy also

[@taskmaster7432]

Appreciate your work

[@yeetusboletus9985]

I found it funny how Mark got freaked out by the cockroaches, yet willingly let 10 bed bugs suck blood from his arm.

[@Uradamus]

12, heh.

[@KOTO-cod]

11

[@Uradamus]

@@KOTO-cod You are forgetting either the first solo one he fed or the bonus one added to the group of 10, as it was an even dozen he fed in total between the 2 feeding sessions.

[@jeanpiolo7719]

You've never had a roach fly at your direction and it shows.

[@doomsdaycookie7034]

@@jeanpiolo7719

[@RobbieThaBoss]

I love how the entire time the professor is just basically trolling mark 😂

[@zericle1]

"I said ten, professor!" "One bonus, hehehe ;)"

[@andynonymous6769]

Oh you didn't bring a change of clothes? Sorry forgot to tell you :>

[@helensernett9477]

"You want to wear gloves?"

[@TehWoodsieOne]

The little "hehe" after shaking the box of cockroaches

[@nooormann]

Hehe

[@amyleigh519]

As someone with carpet throughout the house, a material divan bed with drawers full of clothes underneath and nowhere to put a dryer, this video hasn't really helped my absolute terror at one day ending up with these!

[@user-ch2kp4mm9u]

Серную шашку надо с осторожностью поджечь очень быстро выйти из комнаты. Самое эффективное средство от клопов. Проверено.

[@kreatorsparadise45]

I live in the UAE. Presently, we don't have bedbugs at our home, but I find shed watching the full video and I am feeling itchy all over my body - Though nothing is biting me 🤦🤷🤷

[@TheHolyFlapjack]

My family and I suffered with bed bugs for a year and a half. We tried everything. Sprays, foggers, essential oils, freezing our clothes and blankets, everything. They all failed. I spent $12 on a bag of diatomaceous earth, and dusted it all over the walls, floor, the carpet in my closet, on the bed and frame and bought mattress covers. Their reign of terror was over within 2 weeks. Hundreds of dollars, hours, and a couple exterminator consults wasted because no one told me about crushed up sea shells.

[@ShukriIssa-jw7nk]

What type of covers did you buy?😊

[@asiamies9153]

Congrats. Did someone travel or did they just appear out of nowhere?

[@TheHolyFlapjack]

@@asiamies9153 we were never actually able to narrow down where they came from unfortunately

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

My older brother rented from an apartment that had a bedbug infestation.

[@YoutubesaysimCyberbully]

wth just call exterminators

[@robertearl7395]

I run a bed bug business and this is actually extremely accurate on everything and really cool to see.

[@lerpog4509]

who would want a business that puts bugs in their beds

[@davevid9111]

@@lerpog4509 fr like wth

[@salasyk8708]

Wym a bed bug business?

[@idontwannatypeaname]

who would want a business that puts beds in their bug

[@greatestytcommentator]

You S3LL BED bOOgz foe a Livin? YO!

[@sarukmaktao225]

This is absolutely amazing to learn, having dealt with the occasional bedbug likely from neighboring apartment. Thank you Mark for subjecting yourself to science.

[@mattisus123]

Mark really is like that one chill uncle with crazy innovative ideas who cheers you up & gives you gifts whenever you see him

[@zhanger157]

i agree

[@PembuatKomentarHandal]

Mark Rober Is The Santa Everyone Believe

[@magnusreeves]

The gift of amazing videos

[@edwinsherman8471]

true

[@elixygaming]

He’s awesome :)

[@Tinandel]

I'm supposed to go on a trip in April and I've heard rumors bed begs are on the rise there.... I'd just as soon not go, but it's a family obligation. This will help give me some peace of mind for self-defense...

[@kathleenloverso5654]

Very informative.. Thanks ! 🤓✌🏼

[@jag519]

This was a really cool video. I'm an attorney and my office does a lot of bed bug law suits (suing landlords or hotels for knowing about bedbug infestations and still renting out the space leading to people getting bit) and I always wondered why when families get bitten up why do some of the family members end up having like 50 bites and others not as many, and figured it was just that the bugs happen to go for that person more, but seeing the talk about how reactive you are, I assume it's just that the other family members probably did get as many bites and just wasnt reactive.

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@ayagamal3963]

That was informative

[@ambulocetusnatans]

Does anybody ever sue the exterminators? How did it turn out?

[@Arphemius]

@@jnielsen1956 Just because they drink blood doesn't mean they're vampires.

[@grqfes]

@@ambulocetusnatans why would anyone sue the exterminators

[@AgroPop_xbox]

I needed this like 8 months ago. We spent more than $1000 on chemicals including Diatomaceous Earth (DE). The battle lasted for about 3 months and we continually monitor for signs. The whole thing was very traumatic for us, and I'm really not being dramatic saying that, those who have been through a moderate infestation understand. To learn that all that cash we spent in the effort was not necessary, that the DE and steam was probably all we needed, is the biggest takeaway from this video. I applaud your scientific approach. I hope others in need find your video. Thank you

[@skystraveler2036]

One LARGE part of a successful eradication of that 9 out of 10 don't realize is they are their own cause of reinfestation by neglecting to treat thier automobiles. THATS HOW THEY TRAVEL

[@fictionaliza]

just to validate your trauma - i had a nervous breakdown and my marriage exploded because of bed bugs (straw that broke the camel's back but still)

[@tamnguyen-bl7jf]

ok

[@hanzo90]

One thing I'll never forget is..... the smell

[@brendanfields3691]

Trust I feel the trauma I still have scars from all the bites moving out of there was the best thing cuz even if you clean your apartment your neighbors a Crack head lol

[@ojojojoj9520]

I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THESE GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR THINGS

[@MrCreatorCC]

Wow 😮great information bro, thanks

[@waytruthlifedisciple]

I've dealt with these critters a few times. My kids brought them home from sleepovers most likely. Mattress covers, bed leg protectors and diatomaceous earth are pretty solid. I tried the sprays and I had respiratory distress from the chemicals. If you're vigilant with it, you can overcome them. Vacuuming daily and decluttering are proactive ways to help speed up the process for sure.

[@cacau1810]

ok

[@MattPado]

Ya I've just used chemicals over at the quatamalans apartments.. had to ship to another state becuz illegal here in RI. I can only imagine these things are gonna be Thanos bugs in a few years.... 🐛

[@Justaweeeb]

You put dirt on your bed?

[@waytruthlifedisciple]

@@Justaweeeb on the floor around the bed

[@error.418]

@@MattPado the quatamalans apartments?

[@balarammusa]

As someone who grew up with the horror of bedbugs, I was scared to watch this video. But I'm glad I did, awesome video Mark

[@jennhazen9947]

Same.

[@phantasmanana]

As someone who grew up with the horror of bedbugs, even after 10 years later now I still: 1. Keep my bedroom and furniture (especially wooden ones) minimal (extremely minimal); 2. My bed is always half a foot away from walls; 3. Everywhere I stay and travel (and I travel A LOT; filmmaking) I always check my bedsheet and put my luggage in the safest spot. 4. Always keep stock of diatomaceous earth powder in my storage. 5. Have a dedicated steamer to clean my cloths/shoes and belongings every time I return from travels/work. I wish I could've seen this video 10 years ago and it would have saved me so much troubles. Thank you Mark for sharing the information.

[@alfonzom6]

Felt the same but less scared and just felt like them crawling and biting

[@eternalfight1032]

6 years ago I lived in an apartment building that was infested. I lost so much sleep, had to basically abandon almost everything and just walk out

[@The_Conqueeftador]

He forgot one of the best methods for controlling them. Duct tape. You just reverse the tape so it is sticky side out on your bed posts or all the way around your mattress. Keep your blankts up as well. Then just go to bed and act as bait and they will all come after you night after night until they are all stuck to the tape. This works extremely well and usually gets them all in about a week.

[@TheMarshallMathers2013]

Great video Mark!

[@zfwzy2395]

"so i can put more on my arm?" *genuine concern*

[@unemilifleur]

Because of this video I dreamed about bugs all night last night. Bugs in my bed (but not bedbugs), bugs at my job, bugs everywhere. Thanks Mark.

[@daviclemons6910]

Mark out here doing the Lord's work.

[@onigirineko1582]

Havin that kafka dream

[@Carpatouille]

Worst nightmare for me was bugs in my computer, actual horror

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

@@Carpatouille Excuse me sir it appears your computer has a virus. How may I help?

[@DonVigaDeFierro]

You may say... This video bugged you?

[@franksta2006yeah]

Pest control tech of 15 years here, absolutely outstanding video! I use to use DE when I first got into bed bug treatments I’ve moved on to silica dust now along with a handful of other insecticides I also take apart the beds and furniture during my treatments. It’s refreshing to see someone talk facts about bed bugs and not try to say dryer sheets and sonic sound will help. Thank you!

[@pesa9518]

The exterminator I had for bed bugs used some kind of dust spray that filled the room with a kind of cloud of something white for about 30 min until it settled. I was wondering what it was, but didn't think they would tell me for fear of me just buying it myself the next time. I don't think DE fills the room like that, but your comment got me thinking- could it have been silica dust?

[@franksta2006yeah]

@@pesa9518 it could have been silica dust. But there are also dust like Delta Dust, Drione, tempo. Hopefully it wasn’t any of the three.

[@user-zg7hg9og5j]

Ты что делаешь!?) Ты так интересно рассказываешь и с небольшой долей юмора! Что я зависла на четыре часа! Начала с белок, продолжила мерзкими клопами! Ты умничка!!❤

[@libertyjones4111]

I watched this one month before a trip and this help a lot and thankfully we had no bed bugs

[@celesteelka]

If this is the start of a "visiting college campuses to talk to experts in things I know nothing about" series, I am all for it.

[@Spaceman_spiffy]

Lol at Mark not realizing that he would definitely have bed bugs on him. That’s how you can tell a person has never dealt with them in their home. The whole time watching this I was stressing that he was gonna cause an infestation in his own home.

[@Lesterioli]

Same! I almost wish they used hazmat suits hahaha

[@macbeamsupreme]

now he’s just giving goodwill the bedbugs lol

[@connorallen1683]

@@macbeamsupreme i allso thought that but i feel like they are smart enough to send a non bedbug person into the goodwill

[@SaintSaint]

The Goodwill I worked with was very adept at eradicating bedbugs. Dryers, steamers, powders, and careful vetting. I think it was franchise policy. as long as the crew didn't sit on furniture and just went in and out quickly, it would likely not cause any more of an incident than any other victim of bedbugs wandering the store.

[@andynonymous6769]

​​@@SaintSaint I thought, we he went in the store with bedbugs? He could've caused an infestation! But then I realized: 1. Yeah, he probably just sent someone else in, and 2. There's no way he'd be the first one going into a goodwill with bedbugs

[@marjon1703]

Superb informative video. Thank you. ..... BUT I'M SO ITCHY NOW .....

[@MichaelxVoorhees]

i loved the professors little giggles when mark freaks out lol

[@jonathanmartin3370]

I have to say I'm proud of myself for making it to the end. The reason: having beds bugs also messes with you. Remember that guy that just "learned to live with them"? It wounds weird, but having them, and having them defeat you repeatedly really takes a toll on a person's mind. That was years ago, but I could still feel them crawling on me when Mark put them on his arm. Thank you Mark for making something so potentially traumatizing a positive learning experience.

[@jenetikitty]

I"m proud of you too. It's *not* easy to get past that sort of thing. It's so easy to go "ew I would never" but that sort of person has just never dealt with a problem like this--a problem that is so much more persistent than you are. Whenever I see someone screaming about ;'how could someone let their rug get so dirty' or 'let their house get into that condition' I feel so bad because they've clearly never been there. They just see the single moment, not the war that lead up to this moment.

[@yahwehagape]

0:41 I don’t think he really knows what it’s like when he says “it’s not that hard to get rid of them”

[@KolbPROD]

​@Chris Elwell I think he said that to drive the point that commonly sold products don't really work.

[@alistertowelie]

this is so true, and something people don't talk about

[@BeDeeke]

They’re sooooooo bad

[@hjv7121]

My jaw literally dropped when they showed the house with the really bad infestation. It blows my mind that any human could live in that sort of environment.

[@taleabriggs2249]

Yeah it's sad, I had that situation and it was awful. I had to move out and we did the same stuff as this video, it doesn't work on bad infestations you have to move out.

[@ArcConAK]

​@Talea Briggs 🙏 Well I'm glad you are outta that, my crawlspace still gets some mice every fall but bed bugs and roaches are next level.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Humans are pretty tough 😊

[@ethanthao2831]

I mean he wasn't allergic

[@taleabriggs2249]

@@ArcConAK I'm glad I got out of it too, never buy used furniture or houses without proper inspection.

[@norakrenc3456]

You are so funny. You made me laugh out loud so many times during the video. Thank you. I do not have a problem with bedbugs, but I have a friend that does. Thank you for making my day.

[@ecosystemdestroyer3426]

all of those prevention tips for not getting bed bugs are something i practiced from my two week road trip but i was certain that when i got home i had some. luckily, thanks to this video, i am fairly certain i dont. if i do, im still doing the preventions anyway

[@Maliciox]

Mark didn't just teach us about bed bugs, Mark also just taught up how mating works. Thank you Mark very cool.

[@zaman54321]

**Traumatic insemination**

[@Badbirdie]

Thank u Kanye very cool

[@DoubloonGoblin]

And he did it in a child friendly way too!

[@KinDiedYesterday]

​@@DoubloonGoblin yea and its accurate too. Not a load of bullshit like getting babies from a birb

[@danttheman1573]

at least traumatic insemination

[@poppinbuckets]

Great Video, Mark. I studied bed bugs after dealing with this for 2 years. I used a method not mentioned in this video. I placed a doggie dish upside down with talcum powder in the grooves to trap them. I taped cloth around the perimeter of the upside-down doggy dish to give them something to climb up. To lure them to the dish, I placed a thermos with dry ice inside on top of the dish, closed the thermos and opened the nozzle. This released CO2 (which as mentioned in the video is something the bed bugs are attracted to). I kept the trap a couple feet from the bed. I would replace the dry ice daily and stayed away from my home for a couple weeks. This literally trapped all the bed bugs. It takes a bit of effort and is inconvenient, but I have never had bed bugs again. Also the video mentioned that 50% of people are not affected, but the reality is, it can be very depressing and embarrassing to live with them. You also do not want people to visit you and then transfer them to their respective homes. You can look up this solution in more detail by googling "dry ice bed bug trap". I hope this helps someone and take care.

[@sheepcommander_]

Thanks!!

[@MsStarSwordPlays]

That’s super cool, I never thought of dry ice as an effective trap haha, thanks for the info! If I ever need to get rid of bed bugs I will definitely keep this in mind

[@Samurai42928]

I was wondering how effective that method was. Thanks for the input and response. I wanted to mention that the 50% statistic was only in regards to reactivity to their bites. But unlike the point you’re making anyways.

[@benbrassard4974]

Love the videos, you misspelled defense though

[@vinayprajapati8978]

I think you should also test applying disinfectant phenyl (floor cleaner)

[@austinmiller61]

As someone who’s worked in pest control for 5+ years this is totally true! Great information and lines up with all my trainings as a pest control professional! Thanks for making this Mark!!

[@LGAussie]

How do u get rid of roaches easily??

[@confederatehero5297]

I was a certified applicator in Texas for 20 years , my advice to anyone with bedbugs would be to buy a new mattress .

[@jollydd]

@@confederatehero5297fair enough lol

[@giangkim8789]

ok

[@tamnguyen-bl7jf]

ok

[@matthewlusk612]

This video just proved to me that I will watch your videos in entirety every time they pop up on my feed, no matter the subject. I didn't think I would ever intentionally watch a video about bedbugs, unless I got them in my home. The way you approach whatever subject you're focusing on and deliver the information just hooks me every time!

[@SeanFerree]

Same!

[@ceebaschen]

Fr

[@horacemarlow1828]

Well done thank you!

[@dollybunny5074]

You’re amazing and you saved us from the nightmare of bed bugs!

[@dragoslove]

I had a carpet beetle infestation a few years ago that we initially thought were bed bugs. I still have nightmares. Mark, this video was miserable to watch, and thanks for making it.

[@tapirsareunder-appreciated2272]

On one hand, at least carpet beetles don't bite. On the other hand... the flying at you out of nowhere still makes me jump.

[@OgdenM]

Ugh I'd freak out. They are so similar looking. I lived in a place with bedbugs years ago. My new place doesn't have them. But, one year I suddenly noticed what I thought was a bedbug near my bed... A few months after one of my house mates found a couple bedbugs in his room. Turns out the the thing that I found was a carpet beetle.. And that the house mate had JUST brought in a few bedbugs after a trip. He dried everything on hot and vacuumed and we monitored the house for months... Didn't find any more bedbugs thankfully. ... I find a couple carpet beetles every spring in my room and have a brief freak out until I notice the wings.

[@hotaru8309]

How do we destroy those?

[@dl5244]

rofl. I was about to reply with: Thanks. I hated this, but future me appreciates it

[@katrin931]

@@hotaru8309 same as bedbugs

[@kopaxson5202]

It's kinda adorable that Mark didn't know that roaches can fly. I live in a warmer climate so I see them decently often. Diatenatious earth works well on other bugs too. I've used it for roaches before. Great stuff.

[@TheNaNaChMan]

🤣🤣😍😍

[@azaria_phd]

tbh I didn't know that roaches don't fly if the temperature is low enough.

[@lanticocean]

I never saw a flying one even though I live in a warmer climate 😮

[@wolfferoni]

@@lanticocean Warmer is relative, how warm are we talking? They love humidity too

[@LightFallout]

@@azaria_phd I didn't know roaches could fly at all

[@realtalkwithrebecca8526]

My husband said that when he worked in alaska they put luggage, bedding and beds in 60 below freezers for about 24 hours to eradicate bed bugs.

[@purnendu.mondal]

Make a video covering how to effectively get rid of fleas from pets (especially from cats and dogs). I have heard many people talk about Diatomaceous earth but I have found conflicting information about it on the web.

[@wystrix439]

“Nine… ten… eleven” “I said ten, professor!” “One bonus ;)” <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="366">6:06</a>

[@RealityContractor]

6:07

[@KJOokami]

As someone who had an infestation of these in my room for over a year, I can genuinely say it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Even after I got rid of them finally, for *months* afterward, I would wake up in the middle of the night with phantom itches that I thought were bed bugs and I would have to turn on the light, check all of my pillows, and sheets and make sure a couple random bugs hadn't survived somehow and started breeding again. Those things are a menace. @ ___ @

[@mamacrochets]

There is definitely a level of PTSD after dealing with a bed bug infestation. This video brought back so many unpleasant memories of the battle I waged against them in my home.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Yep. The paranoia they force upon you is life-changing and horrid

[@Sierra_nash]

We got rid of them in December, but I haven’t gone one night without checking the pillows and mattress corners since… I’m so paranoid

[@saeedbakhshan6459]

Thanks for great information.

[@P0PR0KK]

Feel Itchy Now! Thanks!

[@kekchanbiggestfan]

I once found one single bed bug on my bed. I thoroughly searched my room and found nothing and I’ve never see any since, but that single bug made me sleep terrible for like a week.

[@theenzoferrari458]

At least your not like me. I find them everyday. 😁😔

[@user-ux4ni1qc4g]

Our work accommodation was bedbug infested, if the room is always occupied with someone living and sleeping there, there were more bedbug activity. The room I stayed in had no signs of bedbugs as I never spent more than an hour a day in there , meaning no bedbug food . So it's possible for bugs to not infest areas with low human activity

[@winterr.m]

Dude I found a dead one on some sheets I had in the washer. I haven’t seen any more but I’ve been frantically searching everywhere every single day. I had them before a couple years back and it’s like the ptsd is coming back to me. I’m praying it was just the one bug

[@queentanika4337]

This happened to me as well. I didn't see any more

[@salmontanio212]

Only a week?

[@paulchatel2215]

Honestly this video is a public utility. I'm sure it will by itself help reduce the bed bug population in cities. I know a lot of people that just assumed that it was not possible to get rid of bed bugs without paying thousands of dollars. If this information is known by the wider public we are entering a new era in the fight against bed bugs. So thank you to you and to professor Wang.

[@unlimiteddd]

The last plastic 'petri-dish' under a foot of the bed had me thinking: Could 4 talced (or other slimy like tree glue; hyper adherent substance like the fly-ribbons that are cheap and easy to put) feet for the bed prevent ever the bugs from crawling onto the bed? (when says, you have changed/cleaned all that... or knows your neighbors have them etc...) They are the only way for the insects to reach the human in it... (some could use clothes/body infiltration, but it is relatively easy to tend to that, and the bed in itself for all that) The only move they can do (if the bed is correctly placed), could be to climb the walls, reach the ceiling above the bed, and then "fall" onto the bed in a desperate/tactical approach... (but can they even walk upside-down like spiders? idk). Seems far-fetched, but to study further! 🤓

[@Inertia888]

@@unlimiteddd Yes, I have seen them climb, and fall to a place. I don't know if they are able to purposefully target the landing area, or not. But they can walk on the ceiling, at least for a few inches, before I saw them fall. Most noteworthy, about your ideas, I would say to incorporate a bedbug proof mattress cover. A pregnant one gets itself into the mattress, that mattress will be bedbug city in a few months.

[@whenlizardsfly]

so this video is like nukes to japan

[@nahyanahmed8374]

Very informative :0

[@cynthiakeller5954]

I wonder if bed bugs prefer people that eat certain diets or avoid people that eat strong tasting foods like chile peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, curry, vinegar...

[@claudiaaguirre1901]

Gracias por sus concejos

[@SunitaRatre-yo6vn]

Thank you so much

[@stephen8810]

For two years my family and I dealt with bed bugs, we tried basically everything under the sun to help but nothing really finished them off until we got professional help, such a great video, these bugs are truly terrifying to deal with

[@EEEEEEEE]

‎E‎‎‎

[@AnonymousFactor]

I’m a social worker who has to go into infested homes sometimes. These situations have always been scary for us because we don’t know how to protect ourselves and can’t really afford to hire help if we bring them home. I’m so glad to have this information to share with my colleagues and clients now.

[@KalaPoise]

no reply? ima fix that!

[@saanasalonen8684]

thank you for helping people in need!

[@zouzou8815]

La terre de diatomées et le mieux d'après toutes les personnes qui ont cette galère, jusqu'à maintenant je n'ai jamais eu de nuisible 🙏🙏🙏

[@evermoreart]

Whatever that $4.99 icon is, if I see more, I'm out. What IS that?!!!

[@saanasalonen8684]

it is a donation for the channel. it is totally voluntary and people can choose to give if they want to. @@evermoreart

[@JerryThomas-xc7ur]

Thank you sooooo much for your video. I was wondering why you didn't show the reason everything else doesn't work. Like the tea tree oil and peppermint oil.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Yeah I don't get it. Insecticide doesn't work but diatomaceous earth and steam/heat does?

[@Openreality]

Yep I've dealt with these things in two of my apartments when i lived in Oklahoma

[@chetan7050]

Finally a helpful video on bedbugs. I will try this and let you know if it works!

[@chrisclark5135]

By far the most uncomfortable Mark Rober video, but also useful. Creeped out and well armed with information I wasn't expecting on a Saturday afternoon. Thanks Mark, I think...

[@privacyvalued4134]

Until tonight. Sweet dreams!

[@jwalster9412]

When he got to putting the second one his arm, I was just about ready to leave.

[@ad.i]

I once had a bedbug scare a few years ago, and the level vagueness and shams on the internet drove me nuts. This video is a godsend, you've saved many lives today fam o7

[@famlauriek7353]

Same here, diatomaceous earth is the ticket!

[@Jiuyal]

100% absolutely agree from personal experience!

[@EEEEEEEE]

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎E‎‎‎‎‎

[@jonasan-san]

Well, and also ended many....

[@Blowingmind]

I had a small infestation once, just diatomaceous earthed it up, haven't seen one in 2 years

[@SALMAN-qc4fe]

Very informative 👌👍

[@onlyluvisreal6691]

Thank you!!!

[@TimeBucks]

Impressively informative and helpful!

[@chitithavare4634]

👍👍🔥🔥

[@BenOdari]

sure

[@ajitmondal1197]

Nice

[@bakar5453]

Nice

[@fitnessfarming7323]

Yeah👍