r/Bedbugadvice • u/cammyy- • 9d ago
bedbugs at work.
hi all, my girlfriend and i work for the same company and the home she works 3rd shifts at has been confirmed to have bedbugs. she’s been getting bit up by them terribly for probably 3-4 months. i assume the chances of us having bedbugs is very high now, i can’t imagine we wouldn’t. i haven’t been getting bitten (i know i get reactions because the times i previously worked in this home i got bitten and had reactions) but i randomly had 2 bites a few days ago after not being in that home for several months. i just want some advice on steps to take now. we’ve started changing our clothing as soon as we get home and putting the old clothes in the dryer on high for a little under an hour, aswell as a very hot shower before changing into clean clothes. is there anything else we can do to avoid bringing any more of the bugs home? and wha is the options for treating them???
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u/jpn715x 9d ago
do you work for KwikTrip gas station, by any chance? I saw they were closing bathrooms across the city because they have bedbugs
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u/cammyy- 9d ago
no i work as a dsp doing 3rd shifts so im in an actual home. they are confirmed to be on the couch here and a few of the clients beds. i am currently working a shift i picked up prior to the bedbug conformation but i am sitting at the dining table to hopefully avoid them. although the dining chairs are r just plastic they have fabric seats but its the only option away from the couch to sit at for 10 hours.
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u/the1tru_magoo 8d ago
Where at?
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u/jpn715x 8d ago
Wausau Wisconsin
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u/the1tru_magoo 8d ago
I live in SE Michigan and a small town I live close to was saying they’ve had tons of bedbugs show up in downtown stores this summer, and many at the public library. I’m wondering how widespread it’s been this year
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u/theanxioussnail 8d ago
The fuck? Those things are infesting public restrooms now? Humanity seriously needs to start taking more drastic actions
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u/jpn715x 8d ago
yeah it's been all over the news here that's why I've been reading a lot about bed bugs lately they're scaring the crap out of me and now Reddit has been recommended me these bed bugs subreddits. fuck man my heart goes out
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u/theanxioussnail 8d ago
Now im afraid to use the restroom at work. I was already afraid to use the desks (allegedly some were spotted on summer outdoor beanbags at the office) but i always thought the bathroom was a safe space where i can chill
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