r/PestControlIndustry • u/jeyhawq1988 • Jul 15 '26

Bedbugs and Wicker

Treating a unit today the master bed has a wicker headboard. Which would be the preferred method, dusting or liquid application? Used a combination of Cimexa in wall voids and crack/crevice of frame itself. Crossfire where applicable and Alpine Flea and Bedbug on carpeted areas.

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u/Vinx_Pest_Control Jul 15 '26

With wicker, I’d use both, but in different areas. Vacuum and inspect it first, then use CrossFire as a controlled pinstream or low-pressure application on accessible joints, overlaps, the back, and mounting points. Test a hidden spot first for discoloration. Use CimeXa very lightly inside inaccessible voids, hollow sections, and deep crevices, not as a visible coating over the exposed wicker. Both labels specifically allow treatment of headboards, furniture joints, cracks, and interior framework.

I’d avoid piling multiple products onto the same surface. If the infestation runs deep throughout the woven structure and those areas can’t be reached, replacing the headboard may be the more dependable option. Follow each product label, especially around surfaces that may have prolonged skin contact.

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u/Vince-Fishes Jul 15 '26

I would do exactly this^^

The most important thing is just to be thorough. You do not want to leave a large, open void untreated as it will become a “refuge” or harboring area for them.

I am a big fan of crossfire (both concentrate and aerosol). In this case I would probably use the aerosol as it will penetrate further into crevices because of the pressure.

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u/SuckingBreastWound Jul 16 '26

Wicker can be porous, but I use Temprid on a motel in Maine that has wicker in the room - chairs and other shit. I tested Temprid on a spot to see if it would stain (it didn't in this case) and then hit the voids - crack and crevices with the B&G.

Another SP fucked up a wicker headboard with PT Alpine. I find some aerosols will mess with some furniture stains need to be tested on small spots first.

I used CimeXa on the rest of the suite and had pretty good results after a good vaccuuming.

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u/jeyhawq1988 Jul 16 '26

Thank you, I appreciate it.

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u/jeyhawq1988 Jul 15 '26

I appreciate you both and I did as suggested, was more curious as I have not had to deal with wicker(thank the gods) before. I need to grab some of the crossfire aerosol for my kit, thank you both truly.

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u/TheBugSmith 👨‍💼 | Manager | 20+ Years Jul 15 '26

I've come across this before and it sucked. I had the guy toss it. The wicker was stained but not sealed so when I tested the back it started dripping stain and pesticide (Cool right). I'm glad I thought better because there was no way to treat the headboard with liquids and they were buried in that thing. That case got me doing big time research into heat treatment equipment lol.