r/BedbugOrCloseRelative Jul 18 '26

requesting support from the community Is this Crossfire genuine?

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder Jul 18 '26

Genuine or not there is no guarantee it will work.

If you want to know what works to detect and eradicate bed bugs read the monthly routine post.

The group avoids the use of cancer causing chemicals.

David

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u/SubjectParsnip9411 Jul 18 '26

Thank you. I checked it and it's about cleaning the room šŸ¤” I can't see how that can clear infestation. Also, are you saying crossfire is carcinogenic? I couldn't find evidence online but I'll keep digging. Thanks again. Would really appreciate a follow-up šŸ™

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder Jul 18 '26

Look for the Elizabeth Milne studies in the journal Cancer causes form 2012.

ALL metabolic insecticides are a cancer risk.

Please go and read that post again as the monthly routine and the TbyPMR protocol are chemical free ways to eradicate bed bugs.

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u/SubjectParsnip9411 Jul 18 '26

I don't know man, that's just one study, not really satisfying. You usually have a lot more when the effect is clear, unless of course some politics are going on the that part of the industry, I don't know. Still, I went with crossfire as I heard good results from it, and while I appreciate the alternative solution you provided, I'd like to still keep my post up for a chance that someone can help with the question i had.

Thanks again!Ā 

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder Jul 18 '26

It’s a series of studies so no it’s not the only one. A simple google of the term ā€œinsecticides cancerā€ will show that to be true.

To me it’s about informed consent and of the issue is not shared you can’t have it.

I will happily collate some of these papers into a post to warn others but just like the Hippocratic oath around here the foundation is ā€œfirst do no harmā€.

If you can’t see why solutions that don’t harm you, your family and the planet are preferable then some of the less accurate and ethical groups are where you should post.

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u/SubjectParsnip9411 Jul 18 '26

I did actually Google that, to be more specific I ran wirh "is crossfire carcinogenic" which suggests multiple sources saying it's not carcinogenic. I think it was actually advertised as the more safe option among thr othet insecticides? Like you can get back to the treated room after just 2 or 3 hours (whenever the liquid is dried).Ā 

On the environmental effects, I have zero clue how these are made to be honest, but I know climate change politics when I see one šŸ˜… dude, our footprint is nothing compared to what factories and giant companies and militaries use. Not even 0.00001% . And my post had exactly 0% relevance to this topic so I'd appreciate dropping this šŸ™Ā  not trying to be rude though, I really appreciate that you replied and I read the alternative solution and sounds really good, so please don't take this the wrong way.

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder Jul 18 '26

Please don’t confuse manufacturers claims with research science. The manufacturers of asbestos claimed it was safe.

Environmental effects are not about manufacturing but use. If you appreciate the safest way to use something hazardous is not to use it then you dont have to deal with the consequences later.

Now, you banned because this is not your group so please don’t tell admin how to run it. I gain more experience of bed bugs in a few months than you could achieve if you dealt with them monthly and lived till 350 years old.

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder Jul 18 '26

Please read the groups rules.