Mrst from Ok writes
Hello, i have a question about bed bug control.. I have read your website & watched your videos on bed bug control. We have purchased all of the products necessary for treating our home. But, we believe the infestation started in my stepson's bedroom. That is where we have found the most activity and bugs. He has a big opening in his wall, that was put there for plumbing access (bathroom is on other side of wall). We have thrown out ALL furniture in that bedroom, & caulked EVERY crack & crevice. It is empty. But, there is still ALOT of bed bug activity in there. We believe the bed bugs are hidden in that wall, & coming from there. We have also found dead bed bugs around that opening, & live ones on our bathroom walls (just on the other side of that bedroom). My question is: How in the world can we kill bed bugs behind the wall? Should we drill holes in that wall & dust?
When treating for bed bugs or any other insect pest, we have to get the insecticide in contact with the insect. For bed bug treatments, that means treating all the harborage areas and potential harborage areas with insecticides. Insecticide dust such as the CimeXa would be best for wall voids because it is the longest lasting formulation that we can use there. Usually the best way to access the wall void is by removing outlet and switch plate covers and then applying the dust with a hand duster. The B&G Bulb Duster 1150 would be a good choice for you because it has a flexible plastic application tip. We would not recommend creating addidtional holes in the wall unless they could be immediately sealed. Please let us know if you have further questions.
Answer last updated on: 03/30/2016
